This photo of Tata (my other grandfather) is from the 1920s–a detail of a group shot of his middle school graduation. It’s not damaged, but there’s not a lot of detail in the faces. So tonight I did some experimenting. First, I painted a minimal amount of detail, using a clearer photo as a reference. Then I blended it into the original photo by adding some grain and reducing the opacity of my strokes a bit.
What I like about it is that when viewed from a distance at actual size (as with a typical framed photo), it looks about the same as the original. But if you examine it closer, there’s a little more detail and expression.
Next, I’d like to try an actual damaged photo; you know, one of those where important bits are completely missing and need to be painted back in.
Oh My Gosh…How exciting that you can do this….He looks like me !
December 8, 2011 @ 8:29 am
That is so amazing!! Love it!!!!
December 8, 2011 @ 5:43 pm
lemme see if I can round a really damaged one up for ya….And nuh uh cooldudess, I look like him! 🙂
December 10, 2011 @ 6:38 pm