Moving to the second image of the series - Bluebird - use Dodge and Burn to accentuate the shadows and highlights of the image. Create more dimension and emotion to the work. Push the character further into an artistic rendering with painting to accentuate the makeup and achieve a painterly aesthetic. Further hone the overall surreal aesthetic with another pass with the Frequency Separation action. Use masking and curves to further define your character’s eyes.
Apply a variety of color elements to create a surreal and painterly finish to the image. Utilize Selective Color to create a matte effect, curves to enhance vibrancy, contrast and saturation. Apply a gradient to further enhance the style of the character’s face.
Apply final modifications to the image with painting, blending, and puppet warping.
Blending texture, custom brushes, and masking to create the final composition for Bluebird.
