I’ve been developing this project since May of 2022. I used to contemplate colourising images for fun for a few more years prior to 2022 but never got around to doing it. I’m extremely glad that I’ve finally managed to get on with it. I’ve loved and enjoyed history as far as I can remember and I love trivia as well. This work provides me a fantastic opportunity to exercise these inclinations.

Dappled History colourisations are historically accurate to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours researching the colours of the period, buildings, signs, fashions etc. When it comes to personalities I research the following; their facial appearance, hair and eye colour, medals, uniforms, possessions, insignias etc. Of course, not in all instances such information is available and in such cases, I use my observation, knowledge and try to come up with the likeliest colours. In such cases, I mention the details in the descriptions of the work. I no doubt take liberties with regards to colours of clothing at times but these are done purely from an aesthetical point of view. For instance a large portion of mens’ formal clothing in the 19th-early 20th century would have been black/blue/brown- I occasionally add a dash of colour to make things more vivid. But other than this, my works adhere to the related period’s colour palette.

You may hire me to work on your personal/professional projects as a photo restorer and colouriser.

In order to engage my services, please visit my website www.dappledhistory.com or write to me at info.dappledhistory@gmail.com

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