16-Tatjana01
©1992 Craig Ashby
Collage
3.75″ x 3.75″

Number 16 finds us with Tatjana Patitz as the featured model. A good image and the only one in the series of Tatjana.

The halo has the standard serrated circle and a gigantic diamond. Why I used so many gemstones is beyond me. Maybe because they were and are still so prevalent in advertising. Big, gigantic, precious gemstones. Doesn’t everyone want some? No, I am good, thanks.

A few things I love in this image are the orbiting golf balls. Reminds me of some digital stuff I did in college, never to be seen here. That add that touch of comedy I always go for. I also love the destruction of her skin right above her black tank. That’s the blistering effect (I have repeatedly written about in previous posts) brought to perfection.

Overall, it’s a good image. Great featured model. Great colors. Amazing destruction. But it does come across as less stellar than others. It happens. It’s always an issue of comparison with anything in this world.

I am pretty sure I have the painted version of this one still. I really should have those remaining pieces cut down and perhaps put them for sale here on the site.

It’s one of the many ideas I have that nag at me. Other ideas are for sticker sets or embroidered patches. Prints of particular images. The merchandise possibilities are limitless. But then I realize, no, I don’t need those big, gigantic, precious gemstones.