"Adley on the Stump II" ~ Layer 3

The final split layer of color has been added. The treatment was to further separate the image into cool and warm toned colors, as well as intensify the image by increasing contrast through adding to the lower tonal range while holding the highlights at their current level, while adding subtle color(s).  All elements of the image have been covered more than once, using very sheer layers of color. The intent is to subtly influence the image from the pigment without being able to see the pigment. The "Makeup" rule. The Corollary to this rule is: "It takes teenage girls two years to learn the "Makeup" rule.

This print is nearing completion now. The primary layout of color applications have done their job. A good amount of the actual colors are too subtle for me to actually see them. What I can see are the differences between the warm and cool tones, being I put them there and at least know what I'm looking for. There is 'skin tone' on Adley, hopefully ending in a suntan sort of way. All of these colors are currently being heavily influenced by a predominant yellow color, which is the dichromate stain. To 'see' the colors at this time one must be able to subtract yellow from what is being seen. The clearing bath at the end clears that stain out nicely though.

Layer #4: Split color