A Work in Progress: A Knight's Dream



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A Knight's Dream
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knight helmet


Original image


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Software:: Adobe Photoshop Elements

Using the lasso tool, I cut the helmet. Then I opened a blank 'canvas'. I copied and pasted the helmet unto the new canvas.

Creation of A Knight's Dream: Step 1

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I dupplicated the helmets in varying sizes to give perspective to the image. Then I added walls to make it appear to be towers.

Creation of A Knight's Dream: Step 2

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Working from the source image, I copied a section of the helmet to use further in my composition.

Creation of A Knight's Dream: Step 3

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To add depth, I added another tower to the composition.
I refined the image, adding doors, windows etc..At last, I added sections of the coat of mail.
Then, I worked on the background giving it a dark color to emphasize the concept of a dream

Creation of A Knight's Dream: Step 4

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I used the dodge and burn tools frequently. Then, I worked on the details of the image.

Creation of A Knight's Dream: Step 5

Final result

Creation of A Knight's Dream: Final Result

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