From the wacky and surreal, yet somehow refined and corporate style of C.J. Burton – we’ve learned that ‘standing out’ is essential in the world of Photoshop. But, now it’s time to turn our gaze towards Europe … dubbed ‘The Master of Retouching’, Christophe Huet brings an undeniable level of class to the retouching table:

2nd resolution: Keep it Classy

Perhaps best known for his melting / warping effects, Christophe has recently achieved a high profile in advertising – you may recognise some his work from Nike, Motorola and Playstation campaigns.

What we like about Christophe is that his images aren’t just about the manipulation itself, but also show consideration for the traditional qualities of photography. His acute attention to detail, especially when it comes to composition and lighting, lend the Frenchman’s creative retouching a rare level of sophistication …

… having said this his works include an elephant pissing on a car and a purple cow getting a massage. Essentially, he has a talent for making weird stuff look relatively classy.

To check out more of Christophe’s work visit his website Christophe Huet .com.

For our 3rd Resolution, we’ll be taking a look at Swedish retoucher Erik Johansson …

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