UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

I'll apologize at the start for the length of the post. Subject is a photo of a wall mounted panel at The Met in New York. The first photo is the 2016 edit of the initial raw file, 2nd is after a trip to DxO PL6 then back to LR for perspective correction and cropping, Third is from PS Beta after selecting the subject, wall mount and shadow, inversing that selection and using the generative fill prompt textured earth tone background, making a selection of the wall mount and shadow, using the generative fill prompt match background and making some corrections to that fill. Fourth, using multiple filters, textures, overlays, some brush work, a gradient fill, gradient map and a couple trips to camera raw to do the painting. I'm excited about the options that generative fill creates. Thought I'd Share the steps I went through on this.

Clicking on either of the last two pictures will take you to their respective galleries on the website to view full size and higher resolution. Thanks for viewing and Have A Blessed Day !!!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

The third has the most impact for me as web photo, though if I go to the flickr page and enlarge, I can better see the painting detail. Will you be printing this?

It's great to hear your excitement and pleasure at the new tools you are mastering. Thanks so much for the time and demonstration, Buck.

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

Thank You Linda, final decision on printing rests with my wife, she wants to make sure anything on the walls matches decor, colors, etc. If printing I would probably choose the 3rd one to print. Delighted to share and glad you enjoyed them !!!

lnl Loc: SWFL

Thank you for the detailed information on the steps you took. I’m trying to absorb it all and appreciate your time. I agree, I like #3 also.

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

Thank You, I appreciate it, and you’re very welcome, delighted to share !!!

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Interesting Buck, No. 3 is by far and away my favorite

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

Thank You Jack, it’s unanimous so far. Glad you enjoyed it !!!

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

That’s an interesting workflow Dave, many thanks for the detail.
I have to join the #3 list for personal preference, possibly because 4 doesn’t go far enough(?). It’s not the easiest subject to pick for a painted finish, especially this early in your learning curve (I imagine - as I’ve still not come to terms with the tutor style!). To me it needs more ‘paint’. All that said it’s a very creditable result and I look forward to your further progress in this style.

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

Thank You Dave, there's definitely a learning curve, but I'm enjoying the journey. Thanks Again !!!

Flying Three Loc: Berthoud, CO

I'll have to join the vote for #3. Great image. And thanks for your explanation.

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

Thank You so much, and you’re very welcome, delighted to share !!!

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I like the clarity in the third version; but The final result is a good example of taking someone else's art and putting your own spin on it. Very nice.
Erich

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

Thank You Erich, I'd been thinking of doing that one for a while