From Photo to Portrait: Winnie in 24 Seconds
A closer look
This is Winnie’s portrait, condensed into 24 seconds. A much longer process, brought down to its simplest form. It takes just 24 seconds to watch this portrait come to life. In reality, it takes a lot longer.
What you see and what you don’t
Timelapse videos have a way of compressing everything.
They show the full process quickly, cleanly, almost effortlessly.
But behind those 24 seconds is a much slower, more considered process.
Every stage is built up gradually, layer by layer.
Starting with the photo
Every portrait begins with a single image.
Choosing the right photo is an important part of the process.
It is not just about clarity. It is about capturing something that already feels like them.
From there, the drawing starts to take shape.
Building the detail
This is where most of the time is spent.
Working through:
The direction of the fur
Subtle shifts in tone
The way light sits across the face
These details are not added quickly.
They are built up carefully so the final piece feels natural and balanced.
Winnie’s pet portrait.
Why time matters
There is no shortcut to this part of the process.
Detail takes time.
And it is that time that allows the portrait to move beyond a simple likeness and start to feel more personal.
Winnie and Charlotte with the Portrait
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