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Title: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Candice on November 23, 2018, 12:48:42 AM
What a gracious looking woman... I've just started working on this photo.   All things are subject to change, but I started, after the color correction, with the background, chair, and started working on the dress. Did a little on her face, but not much.... Thought I'd just share my starting points.
(https://i.postimg.cc/v4GB8Q6X/Sorenson-C-20-02-2x3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4GB8Q6X)(https://i.postimg.cc/Dm4wkxpB/Sorenson-C-20-02-2x3adj-Face.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Dm4wkxpB)
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Bambi on November 23, 2018, 05:30:31 PM
Wow. Looks great so far, Candy.
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Hannie on November 24, 2018, 02:19:28 AM
I agree, beautiful job Candy! Only one thing jumps out for me and that is that the lady seems to "float".  Perhaps you could lighten up the background some and leave the chair dark?
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Candice on November 24, 2018, 10:55:04 AM
I agree, Hannie.   :up:

5:30pm  update: worked on background and grand lady. Dress and hand a WIP

(https://i.postimg.cc/cgQ1Pwn4/Sorenson-C-20-02-2x3adj2a.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgQ1Pwn4)
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Jo Ann Snover on November 24, 2018, 08:16:23 PM
I agree with Hannie's suggestion about the background and removing the sense of floating. The other thing I notice is that you've removed her double chin - I think she'll be equally lovely with it :)
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Candice on November 24, 2018, 09:45:20 PM
:hug: Thanks for the eyes.   I'm working on the suggestions as I go.     ;)
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Candice on November 25, 2018, 10:43:27 AM
Last night's work before bed. I believe I have the chin and background better. Also, I've continued working on the dress and hand.
(https://i.postimg.cc/30r4gLPM/Sorenson-C-20-02-2x3adj2ab.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/30r4gLPM)
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Mhayes on November 25, 2018, 09:34:05 PM
She looks beautiful.  :up:
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Jo Ann Snover on November 26, 2018, 12:06:05 AM
Quote from: Candice on November 25, 2018, 10:43:27 AM
... I believe I have the chin and background better...

I agree - much better in this version
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Candice on November 26, 2018, 12:11:59 AM
 Thanks Margie and Jo.
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Candice on November 26, 2018, 12:07:48 PM
Last adjustments made.  I do believe she's ready to go home.

(https://i.postimg.cc/H8Y4qWmv/Sorenson-C-20-02-2x3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/H8Y4qWmv)(https://i.postimg.cc/wRMR51gz/Sorenson-C-20-02-2x3adj2ab.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wRMR51gz)


Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Marydh on November 27, 2018, 12:08:17 AM
Beautiful, Candice.
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Jo Ann Snover on November 27, 2018, 12:34:45 AM
Quote from: Candice on November 26, 2018, 12:07:48 PM
...Just a little different backdrop lighting.  Any preference?

I prefer the first one - if you change the lighting on the background, you'd need to alter the lighting on the back edges of the woman a little as well (as the lighting change is directional, from top right).
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Candice on November 27, 2018, 12:40:14 AM
I did too, Jo Ann, so I sent her home.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Candice on November 27, 2018, 12:40:43 AM
Thank you, Mary.
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Shadow on November 29, 2018, 10:50:28 PM
Beautiful Candy!
Title: Re: Grace Amidst the Flowers
Post by: Candice on November 30, 2018, 01:18:45 AM
 :hug:Thanks!!
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