Overjoyed by RubyTuesday70
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(The description is the same for both the color image and the B&W)
This is one of the times I could just not help posting both a color version and a B&W one. When I decided to make this portrait I wanted to do it in B&W, so in my mind the B&W version is the "official" one. But I also liked the color version for completely different reasons, so I decided to post it too. As for the title, this time my Italian blood won, when I finished this render and looked at it (the B&W version) this song by Lucio Battisti immediately popped into my head and there it stayed. I tried thinking of an English title and Overjoyed was my first thought, so I decided to use that for the color version.
I already know why Grandma Myrtle is so happy, and I will make a render of the whole scene. But why do YOU think she is so overjoyed? Leave your thoughts, and I might make a render of that too. (If you pick the one I have in mind already I will say so).
Technical jibber jabber: the B&W has a slightly wider angle and tighter crop because I wanted to get closer and focus on her expression. When I made the color version and added the setting I had to adjust that a bit (not really much of a difference but enough to make me render the scene twice and not just convert the color one). The panel from the light shows in her eyes and I know that might not be ideal for a scene that should have natural lighting, but I tried changing that too and I missed having that reflection there. So I put it back. Same goes for the tear in the eyes, tried turning that off but I kept going back to the one with the tear. No wonder it takes me forever to finish my renders.
Have a great week everyone, and thanks for stopping by!
Comments (12)
perpetualrevision
I wrote a longer comment on the grayscale version, but in this version I really like the color of her shirt and how it brings out the green in her eyes! I also notice the jewelry more in this version, and it looks very natural and well-suited to her. The background looks like a garden, perhaps, but I still think her expression probably has more to do with humans (or a dog!) than, say, a tree that just burst out in pretty blossoms! Such a lovely set of portraits!
RubyTuesday70
Again, thank you Amy, I really appreciate and enjoy reading your thoughts. The details you mentioned are the very ones that prompted me to post the color image too. When dressing her I used my own mother, grandmother, and even an old neighbor as inspiration. I really wanted to put a handkerchief on her head like the elderly Italian women used to wear but the only headscarfs I could find weren't exactly the right thing. I will keep looking though for next time! :)
TwiztidKidd
She just finished chopping onions... she found her missing tooth... she found out she's pregnant... she was blind and now she can see.
Beautiful portrait, my friend... I really love her eyes!
RubyTuesday70
hahahahaha, I really love your hypothesesisies!!! :D The wheeks in my head are already churning, lol!
Thank you very much TwiztidK, really appreciate it!
mazzam
Wonderful expression and pose.
RubyTuesday70
Thank you!
poser4me
Very nice renders. I would have to say something to do with expecting grandchildren on the way.
RubyTuesday70
Thank you, my friend! Grandchildren are indeed involved, hopefully soon I can make the full render!
gaius
Even if the BW version could be a photo taken when she was young...I prefer this version which, IMHO, is perfect.
RubyTuesday70
Thank you gaius! I think my preference for the B&W stems mainly from the fact that the idea was born that way. I never planned on also posting a color image when I started working on the image, but I don't think I expected to like the color version as much as I did in the end either, which led to me posting both.
elleque
Both versions are beautiful images. Certainly the black and white version makes her eyes stand out. I thought so.
RubyTuesday70
Thank you so much elleque! I think her eyes do stand out more in the B&W (despite not being able to see that pretty green), and I also think her expression in general has a lot more impact in the B&W. When I look at them separately I like them both in the same way, but if aI look at them side by side the B&W stands out so much more to me.
anniemation
She got some unexpected good news? A new grandchild or great grandchild? So refreshing to see renders that aren't of 20 somethings. Well done!
RubyTuesday70
I like variety, which means all ages, shapes and sizes lol! I would get bored making renders of perfect, pretty young people all the time. Also like various genres so I can easily jump from a modern day setting to cute fluffy bunnies to fantasy (which I haven't done in a while, but I know one of these days I will). Also I find old people so fascinating to photograph (and render). Their faces tell so many stories.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Working on another render of C. Rabbit which I will hopefully be able to finish by tomorrow!
MollyFootman
Hmm. This is almost an entirely different image with the addition of color! I'm still thinking along the lines of grandchild for the first time.... =)
Molly
RubyTuesday70
Isn't it? I was just writing that in a previous comment. If I look at them side by side they just give me different vibes. Thank you for stopping by Mollz!
Tempesta3d
Fenomenal and joyful indeed... Pepe thinks she is so happy because she got extra chicken in her dish, I think he is totally full of it so I will go with this: Senile Santa finally remembered her name!
Hey, we both tried, we failed miserably, but at least we tried! LOL
RubyTuesday70
Hahahaha!! I love the original ideas some of you are coming up with. :D But hey, who knows, maybe you are right? (and tell Pepe to stop thinking about food all the time, hee hee!) In any case, so glad you like them, thank you!
misumu
What a lovely image, thanks for sharing.
RubyTuesday70
Thanks so much to YOU for stopping in and looking! I really appreciate it! :)
longprong
Love characters with.....erm 'character' and this lady has all those qualities.............great set of creations
RubyTuesday70
Thank you longprong, I really appreciate it!
CoolDimension
This is beautiful portrait work! Personally, I think she is seeing someone she thought was lost but has come home and alive!