Exhibit 2

Paint Girl

Background:

I wanted to practice sharpening some features as well as change the background. I found this photo of the girl and then while searching for the background I saw the canvas and I thought it would fit with the girl. I really like piecing different photo's together so I wanted to do that when starting this project. I sharpened the eyes, hair and mouth. I then changed the background and then toned down the warm in the girls skin so it blended more with the canvas. I also refined the hair and changed the background from the brick to the paint. The purpose of this design was to be a mural in the city to create awareness and empathy.

Revision:

  • Cropped Image

  • Rule of thirds

  • Drop Shadow

  • Fixed hair translucency

Design:

Contrast - I added more contrast in the levels adjustment so she stood out more.

Repetition - I repeated the cool color theme from the painting with the skin tone.

Alignment - I aligned the photo a little bit to the left to give it more perspective.

Proximity - I put the girl close to the background so that you associate them together.

Photoshop Skills Used:

  • Levels Adjustment

  • Curves Adjustment

  • Layer Masks

  • High Pass to Sharpen

  • Blend Mode

  • Eraser

  • Paint Tool

  • Select Subject

  • Refine Hair

Credits:

Girl Photo: Ingrid Santana https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-black-tank-top-wearing-eyeglasses-2100063/

Background: Steve Johnson https://www.pexels.com/photo/multicolored-abstract-painting-1509534/