OK, I really need to do something about the background. And I can't help but think this texture is the right one for the job. Layer #6: texture again. I cycle through the blending modes with the identical texture -- this time with the previous color dodge layer in the mix, and hard light mode catches my eye. I think it definitely accomplishes what I'd like for the background, brings your attention to the face, and brings the yellow tint to the face back to more of a semi-realistic warm shade. So, I use this layer at 100% in hard light blending mode. Interesting that I don't mask the texture below at all on either layer I've used it on ... and both blending modes are ones I don't use very often. They seem to add some nice highlights and toning to the face while taming the harsh background ... and no masks whatsoever. Amazing.
Pretty amazing. Everything is coming along well with your edits, except something about the shadowing around her mouth still bothers me...
ReplyDeleteInteresting look. I think that the style seems to fit the photo. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThe texture is definitely the right move here. Everything is shaping up to be a better end result.
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