IT IS COMPLETE! As of today, “Rising Tide” has found completion bringing it to the “ready for printing and framing” stage. I’m really looking forward to that part of the process as it’ll get me out from in front of the computer for a time. But before I get on with that task it’s time to write the final work in progress post. In the case you haven’t had a chance to check out the first 3 parts, I have linked to them below.
In part three I left off after adding a few shadows along with some reflections in the water. Just as one would approach a painting, it’s now time for me to start detailing the piece to further the story. This required a bit of retouch and some time “painting” in some new elements. First up was dealing with some clothing issues. The dress that was used in the ‘girl’ character was a bit large for the model in the arms thus creating some folds and wrinkles that were not jiving with what I had in mind. As I would if this were a painting, and I created a fold or wrinkle I didn’t like, I would move the paint around a bit, add a little and end up with what feels right. Same thing here (Fig.1, top).
Figure 1 – Blood & Toys
After that’s complete it’s time to move to the ‘boy’ character. Now, the issue I run into here is that the model playing the part of all three characters is the same woman. Therein lies the rub. I needed one to be male so it was time to shave a bit off the chest (fig.1, bottom). This should leave me with a bit more of a male look, while still holding the look of the model.
Now it’s time for additional story elements. First up we need to throw a little blood (fig.2, top) into the ’saints’ hand. Next up I wanted to add some tracks behind the toy (fig.2, bottom). And I finished it up with ’saints’ halo.
Figure 2 – Iron & Flatten
Well, actually, I didn’t stop there. There a bit more touch up and a couple elements added but not pictured here. But I’m keeping those reserved for the show. Gotta keep something a secret, right? Sorry.
