I’ve always been fascinated with the visual imagery and rich colors of the steampunk genre. During a trip to Europe late last year, I took a photograph of this beautiful young lady in her Victorian dress, and immediately began to envision a new setting for her.
The limited palette of dark reds and purples, golds and blues were purposely selected to evoke the richness of the era. By first placing her against a richly patterned motif reminiscent of 19th century wallpaper, and then creating borders that echoed the embellishments adorning the dress bodice and linear features of her skirt, I further emphasized the antique and fantastical aesthetics that embody the genre.
- Subject Matter: Portrait