To give the final image a traditional canvas feel, I added a scratch texture and layered imperfections to enhance its painted look.
Challenges & Insights
The biggest challenge in this project was recreating the atmosphere of the original painting. For example, Leighton used a subtle green hue in the shadows to evoke mood, which is difficult to replicate naturally within a CG lighting system. I addressed this by adjusting the color grading during post-production to reintroduce those delicate tones.
Another major challenge was the camera perspective. Painters often exaggerate perspective for dramatic effect, which doesn’t align with the mathematically precise nature of CG cameras. To bridge this gap, I manually adjusted the forms and depth in my models to preserve the artistic intent of the original painting.
This project helped me realize the connection between classical art and modern digital tools. Studying traditional paintings has significantly deepened my understanding of composition, material, and lighting – insights that are difficult to obtain through software tutorials alone.
