Another digital watercolor and ink

[Ms. Toad]

Based on a video capture from work I did for last semester.

My daughter (the real artist in the family) says I should add a background. She's probably right, but I'm done with it for now. The gradient between below the frame on the glasses is too sharp from above the top of the frame, but overall I'm happier with the blending than the last one. And I think I did better on the line-work than the last one. I managed to get most like things separated by laters so I could seperately adjust the opacity both for the facal color and the linework.

Constructive criticism welcome.

[LoisB]

1. Looks good to me.

The first I have ever heard of "digital watercolor".

[Ms. Toad]

2. I'm using Fresco (part of the Adobe Suite)

It has "live paints" that act similar to actual paints - watercolor and oil. (As well as other brushes that mimic real world art tools - charcoal, conte crayons, pencil, ink, etc.).

I'm working on a BFA in photography and my photography instrctor is a bit disgruntled that I'm using my touchpad for all my photo editing. No problems with the output - he just things a tablet would be easier. I'd tried it a while ago and didn't like it much. But he's pushing me to use it exclusively for a few weeks. I'm taking the break between classes to play with the tablet.

Thanks!

[LoisB]

3. I just read a little about the process. Fascinating.

Thanks...I have learned something new.

PS I think you should use what you are comfortable with for editing, not what your instructor thinks is "easier".

[Ms. Toad]

4. Ultimately, I will.

I'm pursuing the BFA in retirement because I've never had any formal training in photography. I've been doing everything by the seat of my pants for years. So for at least the early part of the degree work I'm pushing myself to learn formal techniques, rather than continuing to do what I've been doing. Once I've learned enough, I'll adopt some of what I've learned - and toss some.

I haven't worked with watercolors before - and haven't done any formal artwork - outside of photography since 7th grade. My photography over the years has included a lot of digital retouching (both for new photos and photo restoration). So it's a fun exploration. As near as I can tell, it works pretty similarly to actual watercolors. I've got one more week to play, then it's back to actual physical tools for the Foundations - drawing class.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

5. I like it as is. I don't see a need for a background.

That sharp line between colors, visible on the nose to the corner of the eye, through the lens, is the only thing that is slightly jarring to me. The difference in color between above the glasses and below could be the result of wearing a baseball style hat when working in the sun -- seen that many times, including in the mirror.

[Ms. Toad]

6. Thanks!

The color difference is my layers mistake. I accidentally split the skin tones across two layers, with part of the face on the same layer a the hair, so it was hard to adjust the face lighter without making the hair too light.

[claudette]

7. I like it

just the way it is. No background. Stands out immediately. ❣️

[Ms. Toad]

8. Thank you!

[Goddessartist]

9. Very nice!

A background can be easily added anytime.