Please help me date and restore old Welsh Ambrotype

[Gadget]

Hi again Antony

I know you enjoy an experiment and I've been trying out some new techniques of watercolour effects (via a bloke called Shane Canfield - from the Katrin Eismann camp). This involves creating a few different sketch layers, with varying intensity. Then creating a new pattern from the colour layer , using multiple brush characteristics, etc. and then painting the sketch with the new pattern 

Anyway, this is an attempt using my earlier colouring.


Gadget

[Polldoll]

Oooh I like that G!!

[Gadget]

I'll try and write out a generalised version of how to do it and let you have the details - took about an hour to just create the necessary sketch layers and the brush patterns (after the restore and colour) 

I like experimenting - fun ain't it.   I've used Photoshop for too many years to admit to but I'm still finding new bits and bobs 


Gadget

[Polldoll]

I love digitally painting  but It's a bit difficult  on a restore forum to utilise those creative urges too often ... Though we do sneak 'em in now and then don't we ...

[arevans777]

Gadget, you are full of surprises.  Just when I thought this thread was off to oblivion...

It is a very effective technique. A work of Art. I'm sure even the old man would have relaxed his scowl if he could have seen it. 

[saddles]

Hi Antony........Its not as though you need anymore but heres an extra one anyhow.

Carolyn 

[arevans777]

Carolyn, thank for a super restore. 

Antony.

[Maggie.]

Only just seen this.  Amazing work on an amazing pic.

Gadget I love the watercolour effect 

Maggie

[Gadget]

 

Maggie - you reminded me. Pels told me to look at it with the lights off because it glows.

I've just looked and it does   


Gadget