This is my first attempt at coloring a B&W photo.
My goal was a watercolor rendition of the photo.
This photo taken in early 1930's is of my maternal G.Grandparents. We have very few photos of them. I knew my Mom would like the restored b&w version, but I didn't expect her to like the colored version, because she normally she likes to keep the photos very true to the original, but she surprised me - she liked the watercolored version a lot.
- First I restored the photo using a combination of PhotoImpact 6 and Picture Window.
- Second, I used PhotoImpact 6 to add watercolor brush stokes.
Effect > Natural Painting > Watercolor
- Third, in PhotoImpact, I colored it using the
Retouch > Colorize Pen
I would appreciate your feedback, opinions, tips, thoughts, etc. on how I could make it better.
My BEFORE/AFTER images:
- To see my BEFORE image, click here
http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/att...s=&postid=1931
Or see my post titled "See Lilla's BEFORE image here..." posted on 24 Aug. This shows the original image.
- To see my AFTER image, which includes the changes I made based upon feedback received in this thread, click the link below:
http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/att...s=&postid=1932
Or see my post titled "See Lilla's AFTER image here..." posted on 24 Aug.
Thank you, Lilla
My goal was a watercolor rendition of the photo.
This photo taken in early 1930's is of my maternal G.Grandparents. We have very few photos of them. I knew my Mom would like the restored b&w version, but I didn't expect her to like the colored version, because she normally she likes to keep the photos very true to the original, but she surprised me - she liked the watercolored version a lot.
- First I restored the photo using a combination of PhotoImpact 6 and Picture Window.
- Second, I used PhotoImpact 6 to add watercolor brush stokes.
Effect > Natural Painting > Watercolor
- Third, in PhotoImpact, I colored it using the
Retouch > Colorize Pen
I would appreciate your feedback, opinions, tips, thoughts, etc. on how I could make it better.
My BEFORE/AFTER images:
- To see my BEFORE image, click here
http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/att...s=&postid=1931
Or see my post titled "See Lilla's BEFORE image here..." posted on 24 Aug. This shows the original image.
- To see my AFTER image, which includes the changes I made based upon feedback received in this thread, click the link below:
http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/att...s=&postid=1932
Or see my post titled "See Lilla's AFTER image here..." posted on 24 Aug.
Thank you, Lilla
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