Dye Job

Dye Job

by | Jan 14, 2016 | Retouching & Restoration | 0 Comments

Thanks be to Flikr users like Courtney Rhodes who put their photos up under Creative Commons licenses and allow digital artists like myself to use them to learn on.  To the left is the original photo she posted on Flikr.  Below are eight retouched renditions, each...
Rumpled Satin

Rumpled Satin

by | Nov 23, 2015 | Retouching & Restoration | 0 Comments

The original image (above) had some unattractive things happening with the satin.  The puckering at the lower seams and odd folds a the waist made the dress appear rumpled and less than flattering.  The image below has been corrected to make the dress look cleaner,...
Easter Dress

Easter Dress

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Retouching & Restoration | 0 Comments

The original image (left) is courtesy abbamouse on Flikr, and licensed through the Creative Commons.  Edits were made to brighten the image, as well as correct red eye, and straighten the...
U.S.S. Minnesota

U.S.S. Minnesota

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Retouching & Restoration | 0 Comments

Original photo (above) of the U.S.S. Minnesota in the Panama Canal c. 1920s.  Photograph courtesy Richard on Flikr.  Image licensed through the Creative Commons. Photo below edited by me as sample...
Acne Cure

Acne Cure

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Retouching & Restoration | 0 Comments

Original image is courtesy Grégoire Lannoy on Flikr.  Licensed through the Creative Commons and edited as sample work.  The image has been edited to remove the acne, with care to leave freckles and other more permanent and character defining...