Learning

Today was a fine tuning day, as well as learning all sorts of things about Photoshop CS6.  Whew!  Soon I will tackle Lightroom.  

NORTH  LIGHT

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

Looking for Color

Drove all around town and surrounding areas looking for something colorful. Nothing jumped out at me...so...came home to play with color. Yellow and blue win!

Renaissance Series--Lemons

Spent the day working with a painting program...not as easy as it looks. Eventually, I may learn to paint as easily with a computer tablet and pen as with a brush and luscious paint.

LEMONS

Raspberries and Lemons Series

Have wanted to do a still life series using raspberries and lemons. Today was the day to begin.

RASPBERRIES AND LEMONS

Light and Dark--Lemon In Tissue Paper

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.

Studying Light and Color--2

The study of light and color is a lifelong process. Yesterday's grapes are still in process. Today I think I will let this image stand as is. Different monitors will have an effect on what is seen online. The proof is in the printed proof. That's the bottom line.