the desert scanned, hand-colored B+W print- adobe lunch spot

{scanned, hand-colored B+W print} pencils and oils. leica m3 50mm,

tri-x, printed on Ilford MG fiber. The back of a business building

where employees hang out, nice quiet spot. Too much color, not

enough? No color matches original scene, I just make em up as I go.

It's the colors that does it. A simple shot but effective. i would have straightened the post on the left, however, the angle detracts a bit.

Excellent colours

I like the color... the composition too. :)

I wonder how long it takes you to complete this hand-painting photo?. You must be extremely detailed-oriented to do such a fine job. The cool and warm colors stimulate the eyes to forcus on the photo. Makes me want to seat there and enjoy the quietness. Warm regards, Tanya.

Many thanks friends, for your time and words :)

 

To answer your question Tanya, this one was relatively simple, only 3 days. Then another 2 days for it to dry enough to put in the scanner. The wall is all done in one color, and tonal range already in the original B+W print, comes through as different color tones. (making me look talented, lol) On the 2nd and third day, you keep walking by the print sitting on the desk and stop to add little details, like 40 individual bricks on the ground to give it depth. Once the oils have dryed, its done, so there's a time limit. If possible, you try to work on 2 or 3 at the same time. The wall was done first, I slobbered that color all over the table and chairs, then simply "painted" over with a new color. That is the hard part, if it drys on you, start over on a new print.

 

The one of the restaurant was done all dry with pencils, and took a couple weeks to finish since there was no drying period. If I hurry I get sloppy. The amount of time isn't because I'm any type of perfectionist :)

 

The amazing Hispanic culture in the southwest brought many colors to adobe buildings. They range from earthy and deep to bold and bright, but always warm and inviting. All photographers should know "Adobe" is the painted clay finish like the wall in this print.

interesting, and probably quite technically rare.

Nice work and superb tones.

Regards, Fernand

Great color...great shapes and nice atmosphere... well done!!

I love this photo, the hand tinting is beautifully done. Great shot. Valerie

Hi Neil, i really like these tones and the peaceful atmosphere.

Hi Neil:

This is such a great image...the colors are fantastic...Good lord, the patience you must have to do this by hand, but it's gorgeous...really special...you should know that you were the first person to comment on my work, and in studying your portfolio, have learned much...you are one of my mentors..lauren partida