Boris **** (b****@g****.com)

Hello,

I was wondering if you could repair this photo of my uncle, it has deteriorated over time and I would like to give it as a gift to my mom.
I have tried to repair it, the sweater is no problem but the face gives me a lot of trouble

Thank you in advance, Boris

Photo****Photoshop Troll (undercover)

Hi Boris,

I've made some decent progress on your request. but I'm going to continue working on the restoration of his face tomorrow.

The sweater and collar were tricky since I didn't have much to work with. but I think I'm off to a good start.

How does it look so far?
Also, would you like me to add colour to the photo? It may help to liven it up a bit.

Thanks

Boris **** (b****@g****.com)

Wow, this looks really great, I am truly amazed! My work on the sweater wasn't near this, thank you!

Originally, I wanted it like it is, I kinda like this sephia but now that you mention it I am interested how it would look coloured. It would be great if you could keep one sephia and do one with colour, I hope I'm not asking for too much.

Thank you once more, hope to hear from you soon,
Boris

Photo****Photoshop Troll (undercover)

Hey Boris,

Thanks for the kind words!

I was having trouble falling asleep with such exciting work waiting for me on my computer. so I went back at it haha.
I've reconstructed his hair. and added some soft colour. ifl make it too strong it looks odd.

Does the colouring look okay to you?

Next I'll work on reconstructing his face. this part is going to be really difiicult. I might have to repaint some parts of his face. Finally I can put my digital painting classes to use! 1)

Thanks

Boris **** (b****@g****.com)

Hello,
I wouldn't know about the colouring, since there is no attached file. :-)

When my mom sees this, I think she will ask you to come for dinner. :-D I am really excited, it is going to be an emotional moment.

Anti I would like to know your name, I like to know the person who is helping me. Of course, only if it isn't against your rules and regulations.

All the best,
Boris

Photo****Photoshop Troll (undercover)

Oops, I was really tired when I sent that last email and forgot to attach the photo, hahal
I now remembered to attach the coloured version.

I'm glad I can help!

I'll continue working on the photo in a couple of hours. I'll keep you posted!

My name is Brian, but I also had some help from Erik with the initial reconstruction since he has more experience with that sort of thing.
I'll be completing the rest of the request from this point though since I'm a better painter than Erik. :)

Thanks.
Brian

Boris **** (b****@g****.com)

Brian, this looks really great but I think I'll prefer the sephia version. I just want to make your work as easier as I can so if it troubles you, you can skip the colouring. Then again, if you are willing to experiment, go for it. ;-)

The hair looks really cool, I don't know if it was originally backlit but this is giving a three dimensional look to it and I like it. On the other side, I think you made his hair-‘head look bigger, I'm thinking a little narrower would be more natural. Let's say it needs a little shaping up. :-)

Thank you Brian one more,
Boris

Photo****Photoshop Troll (undercover)

Hey Boris.

I tried to rebuild his face from what was there. but there is far too much detail missing. I had to recreate his face from scratch.

I spent a few hours repainting his facial features but I think this is as close as I can get. It hasn't come out as well as I had hoped. but it's more clear than the original and it has artistic feel to it now.

I don't think I can assist you any further since I have almost doubled my estimated completion time. Unfortunately I have to move onto my next request.

Thanks.
Brian