This image was modeled and rendered completely in Cinema 4D, very little post work in Photoshop. The basic scene did not change much after the initial set up. I probably ran up to sixty test rendered until I was able to come up with an image I was happy with. All of those changes came in the lighting set up.

This final render is using a single light which is cast on the character through the window. At one point along the way I experimented with some fill lighting but preferred the more natural effect of a single light.

Through the different phases, at one point the scene was rather dark, yes the lighting was low but I speak more of the mood of the scene. I must admit that even though all of the characters in my scenes are women, they do often times reflect my own moods and feeling. Recently I have found myself waiting for news to come. There is that worry and concern, inner emotions that manifest outward. Those emotions were certainly inspiration for this piece of digital art.

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