Cajsa Lilliehook covers the best in virtual world screenshot art and digital painting
Heloise’s “Earth to Sebastian” is a beautifully romantic picture. I love how the light gently traces their features, leaving most of the scene in shadow. She took extraordinary care with the pose. Look at her left hand grasping his tie. Her hand is shadowed, so she could have just let us assume the pose was perfect, but instead she made sure the pose was perfect. Even more striking, look at his cheek, the way the muscles in his face are flexed for the kiss. She pays attention to the smallest details and her skill with lighting is a hallmark of her work.
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This untitled picture is another beautiful use of light. It is extraordinarily bright, blowing out everything outside the window. This creates a feeling of refuge inside the bath. The plants frame the picture, adding to the feeling that the tub is a refuge. She lays her head on her arm on the side. Her face is in repose, but her pose suggests sadness. The tub itself is warm enough that a bit of mist rises in front of the faucet, something she probably added in post-processing.
This delightful romantic picture is also untitled. Again, the light picks out small details that make this picture come alive. The poses are perfection. The robot is taller, so he leans forward to listen closely. A small line of light is reflected off the robot’s torso, revealing her gloved hand in a position suggesting that she is whispering secrets (or sweet nothings) to the robot.
Heloise’s photostream is a delight. There is an element of Rembrandt in how she uses light. She’s not afraid of the shadows. In fact, she lives in the shadows. If you take a look at Rembrandt’s Philosoper in Meditation, you can see what I mean:
Most of the painting is in shadow, but there is life in the shadows. Look to the right. There is an entire story in the lower right hand corner. And with Heloise's work, only a few pictures are in full light and even then, she’s using light, intense light.
All images copyright Heloise
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