on a rocky ledge, while crisscrossing skyscrapers fill
the negative space above, connoting a definitive cubist
influence. Part of the magic in Patel’s images is his ability
to use colour effectively to create cohesive blends. Often
using neutral or warm tones, Patel’s collection has fluid
visual consistency with golden hues, resonant of an endless
summer afternoon.
Patel’s creative process involves choosing photos and
then experimenting. His editing process can take from
thirty minutes to two hours. He likes to play with different
techniques, sometimes successful the first time around,
sometimes with more than one take, using different
filters and effects to achieve his desired results. For his
digital art, his tools of choice are PicsArt and Alien Sky
on his iPhone 6. Some of his digital creations are stylized
portraits as well, such as his series of portraits of women’s
faces, with clouds merging with the model’s features,
perhaps suggesting a blend of peaceful, yet piercing,
reverie. Patel explains, “I like my paintings and photos to
look like dreams and fantasies.” They certainly do.
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