background photo was of inground swimming pool that I then changed the coloring on.
step 2 of 10
I then used the cut out version of the giant jacks and placed it into the color changed and bubbled background. Also changing the coloring on the jacks to fit the goal.
step 3 of 10
cut an pasted jacks on water background
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I then used the cut out of this paperweight, changing the colors and placed it on the ends of the jacks. Also increasing it size, in different color and making them planets.
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pasted in paperweight changed into planets and "bubbles" on the ends of the jacks
step 6 of 10
added in the "pearls" from my own photo, changing colors and cutting them into smaller string and individual pieces to add to the galaxy
step 7 of 10
photo of pearl necklace that was used in previous step
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ballerina was cut from this photo and used in the next step
step 9 of 10
ballerinas were recolored and resized, placed in the end "bubbles" of the jacks. Blending done throughout process. White stars were added.
step 10 of 10
in the final product there was continued blending, enhancment of coloring and some freehand painting done to get the desired effect. All source photos are my own photography