Caught on film
Today, I'm showing you the process of how I created 'Snap', an illustration for Chapter Fourteen of Doug Karr's fascinating novel Dwelling.
Standing on a stoop on Eldridge Street with her Mamiya RB67 balanced on her knee. The sun dissipating into a wash of thick red lentil soup above.
Chapter Fourteen of Dwelling by Doug Karr.
The process of creating 'Snap'
The image of the camera was sketched out in pencil, masking fluid was applied to areas and left to dry. Then layers of ink and water were added with a brush to create areas of tone. The lines and details were added using a dip pen and drawing ink.
"OK." he had finally said. "You can take my picture."
Chapter Fourteen of Dwelling by Doug Karr.
She had opened her metallic viewfinder and looked down at an upside-down Rube on the focusing screen. His chest grew as he stared down the barrel, the ground glass dividing his physique into to two dichotomous parts. She pulled the trigger.
Snap.
Chapter Fourteen of Dwelling by Doug Karr.
'Snap'
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