In Figure N, you can see how the image looks after one yellow was replaced with another. The fuller yellow looks much better, but is still only a hint of color.

FIGURE N


The yellow has been replaced. Roll over picture for a larger image.

Finishing up
We're pretty much done with this image now. We've changed it from a standard color image to a duotone, and hand-colored several layers to provide a bit of color and contrast to the rest of the image. When you're completely satisfied with your work and feel you're finished, save the image.

Now we have to Flatten the image, merging all layers into one. Choose Layer->Flatten Image, like in Figure O, to bring all the layers together.

FIGURE O


Flatten the image to complete your work. Roll over picture for a larger image.

Now that your work is done, it's time to save the final image. DO NOT choose Save from the file menu, this will over-write your last save where all the layers are still intact. Instead, choose File->Save As from the file menu and save the image in the TIFF format. TIFF files are a bit larger than JPGs, but because they use a different compression method they don't cause artifact like JPGs can. Our final image can be seen in Figure P.

FIGURE P


Our final version of the image in the style of Kim Anderson. Roll over picture for a larger image.

Conclusion
The Kim Anderson style of photography is very popular, giving an antique flavor to images when color saturation seems to be the driving focus for most photographers these days. By using the techniques above, you can make hand-colored versions of your own images, creating your own vintage, antique works of art. Good luck and good shooting.

Cari Cooney is a freelance writer from Iowa. She has over 50 articles published to the web and can be reached at CariCooney27@gmail.com