How Do You Hand Color Black And White Photographs?
While black and white photographs are beautiful, you might have one or two that need a little extra something. Hand-coloring photographs give you a great deal of creative control, and has an overall pleasing aesthetic quality. If you’ve ever seen old, hand-colored photos of relatives, you know that this process adds color in a soft, dreamy way. Here’s how to hand-color your own black and white photographs. Prepare the painting tools. Large swatches of cotton can be used for coloring large areas. To paint small areas, twist a small piece of cotton and wrap around a toothpick or wooden skewer. Use the palette to put dabs of whichever photo oils you will be using. Don’t begin by squeezing out large amounts, as you will find that a little goes quite a long way. Create custom colors by mixing two or more shades of photo oils together. Start with the large areas first, as they will be the easiest. Dab a section of cotton into the photo oil and blend into the photograph. Start with a thin lay
