COMBINING 3D AND 2D TO CREATE ONE OF A KIND ARTWORK
In this "mixed media" type of photography you are going to create a single photograph combining light and line.
1. Identify a unique shadow. The shadow should look like "something else"
2. Create the shadow on a surface you can draw on or manipulate.
3. Once you have the shadow cast (consider addition your own light to create the shadow so you have time to draw) draw the supplemental lines to complete the image.
4. Photograph the composite. Be sure to include (if necessary) the article which cast the shadow. This makes for the surreal experience and trick of the mind. Work with your exposure to create a perfect image you don't have to manipulate too much in lightroom.
1. Identify a unique shadow. The shadow should look like "something else"
2. Create the shadow on a surface you can draw on or manipulate.
3. Once you have the shadow cast (consider addition your own light to create the shadow so you have time to draw) draw the supplemental lines to complete the image.
4. Photograph the composite. Be sure to include (if necessary) the article which cast the shadow. This makes for the surreal experience and trick of the mind. Work with your exposure to create a perfect image you don't have to manipulate too much in lightroom.
Creating the shadow doesn't have to be difficult.
Make sure your light is sharp- LED creates a great casting- so does sun at sunset. Your shadow will change as it moves across the sky.
You can do this at night too with a lamp.
Printer paper will make a good surface for drawing, or you can go with something much larger if you have it.
Make sure your light is sharp- LED creates a great casting- so does sun at sunset. Your shadow will change as it moves across the sky.
You can do this at night too with a lamp.
Printer paper will make a good surface for drawing, or you can go with something much larger if you have it.
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If you can't get an abstract object to make a recognizable shadow, consider using something simple, and adding onto the image. You will need your imagination. Consider the story you want to tell. Consider using a sense of humor in your imagery as these images are kind of "cartoony". And while these last photos are not exactly what is shown in the gallery above, consider the shape of the subject and what you are drawing. There are many artists who use shadow in their images to create positive space from the negative shape. Consider doing the same. If you have the idea to fill a bigger space with something besides pen- go for it. I am interested in your creativity and seeing what you can do with this! |
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