For this project, I used masking and selection techniques to create 3 different color variations of myself. For colors, I used a color harmony wheel from Adobe.
This project really challenged me to improve my color masking skills. I believe the
triad color variation is the most cleanly colored image. However, for the
square and
compound color variations, I had more difficulty with cleaning up edges to create a polished product.
In terms of selecting areas to color, I found this to work out pretty well. Although not always precise at first, I was able to clean up some big areas with the stroke tool that I would not have been able to do with just a selection tool.
I really enjoyed working with layers for this project. Specifically within the sunglasses, and the nose and mouth. I am pleased with the way the sunglasses have a 3-D pop to them simply from the color variations and the layering of objects. I also really like the way the nose and mouth came out because I was unsure how I was going to distinguish those areas from the rest of the face.
Through the use of various selection tools and coloring tools I was able to create these newly colored images. I would like viewers to take special notice to the
triad color variation, as that is my most proud product from this assignment.
Original:
Black and White:
Triad:
Square:
Compound:
Total hours worked on: 10-15