Refining Images

Below is a companion piece to my header image (above).   Today I spent time refining it using Photoshop CS6 and a Wacom pen and tablet. 

NORTH LIGHT

Fine Tuning

Have been playing in Photoshop honing this image taken a few days ago. What a difference a few changes in tone and hue make.

Late Afternoon

Photograph by Elisabeth Bacon

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Planning for Simple Images

This afternoon was spent running errands and then, after the boring "have-to-do" chores; to visit my favorite resale shop and the grocery store. Both places are a plethora of artistic materials. A covered, pewter pitcher from the Netherlands caught my eye at the resale shop. Snow peas, peaches, pears, plums, grapes, lemons and some veggies filled the grocery cart.

It is time, once again, to envision Renaissance settings and proceed. A variety of classical images dance in my head. Next, I look forward to sewing a broad-brimmed white cap for my model. A dear friend will sit for some of the shots. Her portrait will be filled with potatoes, breads, copper pots, tulips and poppies. The light will be natural, or candlelight.

It is, as another friend reminds me, "time to work the magic." I can hardly wait.