Cindy Gosselin  


Toe Shoes on Mirror by Cindy Gosselin

October 2024 - Toe Shoes on Mirror

October 2024 - Cindy Gosselin

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About the Image(s)

Toe/ballet shoes have always been one of my favorite choices for subject matter. I photographed this still life at home. In retrospect, I thought it was photographed “too tight,” so a painting rescued the composition and vision that I had intended. I extended the canvas to create a horizontal presentation, and then used one of my backgrounds to replace the original. The background is hand painted, as is every aspect of this image. It was painted entirely in Photoshop, using various mixer brushes. I loved the “reflection” itself in the mirror. I did decide, however, to eliminate the shadows of the perfume bottle and slippers that the studio lighting created.


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3 comments posted




Jan Handman   Jan Handman
(Groups 34 & 77)
Your image caught my eye as I was scrolling through this month's images. You did a stunning job of turning this into a painting. Bravo!   Posted: 10/15/2024 20:41:36



Gerhard Geldenhuys   Gerhard Geldenhuys
(Group 15)
What a good idea and wonderful project Cindy .Your background is most suited for this artwork and your brush strokes have made this image come alive . All in all a stunning presentation.   Posted: 10/16/2024 10:41:03



Martha Aguero   Martha Aguero
A wonderful dreamy paint with a great background. Beautifully done.   Posted: 10/23/2024 04:35:06