Photographer, Kelly Robitaille gives background and context to her artistic evolution in the genre of creating Surreal Beauty Portraits. From concept, lighting, wardrobe and make up, Kelly gives a closer look at her process and philosophy in creating the characters portrayed in her artwork.
Kelly gives a brief introduction and outline for her retouching process for a whimsical waif. Gain insight on how to retouch Bluebird, with exercise goals and an overview of her plan for the image.
Learn the process of enlarging the head and eyes to create the foundational features of a Whimsical Waif. Use layer masks and the brush tool to composite the image elements.