Nude on futon

[George Holroyd]

This image was made in May but I have re-processed it as a proof of concept in follow-up to my work on 33 Meters Squared. Unlike my previous body of work, I am trying to accentuate the mid-tones in order to create a softer, more feminine look.

George Holroyd: Nude on Futon​

I have in mind the work of Edward Weston and to a lesser extent, Christian Coigny, if those names provide some context.

George

 

[Asher Kelman]

This image was made in May but I have re-processed it as a proof of concept for a series that I am considering embarking on as a follow-up to my work on 33 Meters Squared. Unlike my previous body of work, I am trying to accentuate the mid-tones in order to create a softer, more feminine look. I have in mind the work of Edward Weston and to a lesser extent, Christian Coigny, if those names provide some context.

George

George Holroyd: Nude on Futon​

George,

This is a welcome follow-up to your well made series to 33 Meters squared and opens a brighter salon for your new ideas. The tones are now pleasant and allow one to have a more comfortable and relaxed state of mind while experiencing the picture. How are you lighting her?

I don't know which of Edwards weston's nudes you relate this too. I am fascinated with his work too. What is it about Christian Coigny that you find special, while we are at inspirations! I love to learn what moves people and why.


Asher

 

[George Holroyd]

Thank you, Asher.

I think the idea of Weston, smooth mid-tones and soft(er) focus is the inspiration here, rather than any direct emulation of a specific work. As for Coigny, I'm a fan of his compositions and would like to pull-back more and capture full body portraits rather than the tight compositions that I've been doing. I'm thinking Weston in processing and Coigny in composition.

 

[A.K. Nicholas]

Very nice combination of subtle textures. This is one place I know I can go and find nuanced work with appropriate amounts of processing rather than immediate, dramatic lighting.

 

[George Holroyd]

Very nice combination of subtle textures. This is one place I know I can go and find nuanced work with appropriate amounts of processing rather than immediate, dramatic lighting.

Thank you!