Tom Ellis

[amberdreams]

I thought I'd stick the photo of my Tom Ellis watercolour into PS and see how it might look if I was to work on it some more. I overlaid the reference photo I'd used and discovered all the proportions were actually ok, apart from I'd made his face too wide. So of course I couldn't resist fiddling. Once I'd done that I got rid of the reference and tried enhancing the drawing with some linework and shading.

This is the result.

And now I have a dilemma. I'm running out of time with Bear Necessities to paint before Tuesday, and much as I'd like to have a go at the actual watercolour, I kind of like this version too. Plus I have no idea if I can get the watercolour version to look halfway decent. So - do I give up on the real painting and just print this out and take it to get it signed?
For those interested, this is the reference pic.

Comments

[badbastion.livejournal.com]

What a handsome man! In the pic, and in your art of him. I think it's beautiful as-is - that's something I'd be happy to show him, if I were you. Great work!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[sillie]

I'd say, print it out, because it looks awesome. And if you do find the time to fidle with the watercolor, try that as well, and then see which one you like better.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Yes, i think I will, thanks!

[fufaraw]

Your flickr pages aren't showing up for me. Maybe it's flickr. Let me fiddle.

Yeah, for whatever reason, nothing on flickr is showing up for me today, not even my own stuff.

Okay yeah, there they both are. I like the watercolor, actually--I think he'd have a nice reaction to signing something other than a straight photo, actually, but use your own judgement.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

yeah whatever happens I'm not just going for a signed photo. :D

[crucis01.livejournal.com]

I think it's fantastic!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Aw thanks!

[jdl71.livejournal.com]

It's great. Be proud of what you've produced. Have him sign this.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

I'm just uncomfortable with the digital fiddling, it always feels like cheating to me LOL. But thanks!

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

Dude he's a good looking guy! I do so love the watercolour PS one. You've got skills hun, mad skills.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

He is very much my type!! LOL (And thank you!)

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

*grins* He's certainly a cutie and I love that he can be clean cut or a little dog-eared and it changed hos whole look :)

[madebyme-x.livejournal.com]

I think this is wonderful, and that you should print it. Then if you have time you can always try a watercolour, and if you not you have this!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Yep, you and sillie are quite right, that is the obvious solution!

[harrigan.livejournal.com]

He will *love* this! And we will love hearing about his reaction, here! Right?

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

I hope to do some journalling, of course!