Self Study

Uploaded: March 07, 2006

Description

Taking two photos of myself, I used PSCS2 to hopefully give the appearance that I was holding the mirror out from the canvas while painting my own portrait.

Comments

Naomi Weiser March 07, 2006

Nice idea! Great use of digital editing to change reality. #404981

Pia Hernø Munck March 07, 2006

What a good idea. Well executed. #2509131

Gerda Grice level-classic March 08, 2006

This image does exactly what you hoped it would do, Brian! Beautifully executed! #2509166

Janine Russell level-deluxe March 08, 2006

Brian, very creative; excellent exposure, lighting, PS work and composition. #2509267

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 08, 2006

Awesome work Brian. Love it. Fantastic work. #2510649

Kristine Slipson March 08, 2006

thats awesome! it really looks great! the blend between the "canvas" and the hands holding the mirror is flawless- a very well done piece of art. #2511128

William Moore March 08, 2006

bingo....you nailed this perfectly another beautiful work of art #2511372

Sharon C. Hinze March 08, 2006

Jolly good fun and very well done! S #2512214

Sharon King March 09, 2006

So creative Brian, well done! #2515799

May 02, 2006

This is so cool, Brian!! You did a terrific job. :) #2718530

Mary K. Robison February 01, 2013

Cool and creative SP, Brian. Good luck with it this time through. #10548543

Michelle Alton February 01, 2013

Very cool. Unusual and beautifully done. #10548843

Stan Kwasniowski February 01, 2013

Brian, it worked, great shot #10549129

Irene Colling level-classic February 01, 2013

Clever idea Brian.
A fave for me. #10549208

Liz blahh February 01, 2013

Awesome! #10549516

Peggy Pfister level-classic February 10, 2013

Very creative, and deftly executed. Well done! #10562745

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