people Steph-Painting

Used Corel Painter Essentials to do a "painting" of my photo. Takes

hours, but I can be a painter, too! :) Comments welcomed!

I'm fascinated by the method you described you used to arrive at this image. The result is quite a dreamy surreal rendition, with hauntingly beautiful eyes.

Ingenious!

Best Regards

Alf

Thanks, Alf!

Best regards Kim!

PDE

Thanks, Pierre.  I had fun with this model - she doesn't know how beautifully she photographs.  We will do more sessions soon!

A really beautiful portrait, very nice work, Kim!

Thanks, Ruud - I'm eager to print this out on canvas!

Re: 'painting'.  Not exactly my cup of tea but I admire your ability to produce it.  I agree that she photographs well though do I detect a degree of unease before the lens?   More sessions with you should melt that away if my perception is correct.  This one looks like it may have been taken at the lower end of the zoom range.  You might consider a longer focal length if you can get away with it.  The extra distance between photographer and subject may help with a more compressed look and reduce the subject's tension a bit too.  Bottom line:  nice result for all your efforts.  Best, LM.

Len, she is a good friend and was fairly comfortable having her picture done. We were trying different expressions and she takes direction very well. This was her 'haughty' look. This is the second shoot I've done with her and she loves it. We are going to try an outdoor swimming pool shoot next, I think. Her idea...