I completely agree that using a projector isn't cheating and it saves a ton of time. I'm an art teacher and I definitely know how to draw. Sometimes I sketch on a piece of paper, and if I wanted to transfer that sketch onto something bigger, why the heck would I redraw everything? Also, getting a sketch onto the canvas is maybe 5% of the artwork.
:,-) I've just started selling art and I just ordered a projector for some large 1m wide canvas projects... I was embarrassed to have ordered one but I have a 1 year old baby and I'd rather spend 1 hour on a sketch than 5! Your comment has made me feel better about my 'cheating' lol
@@londongirl6711 Just remember, the masters and legends all used projection to get proportions correct. Cheating is sticking a banana to the wall with duct tape and making millions off of it.
Funny, nobody considers it cheating when a tattoo guy does a tracing for a portrait or reference material. Nobody wants them doing freehand portrait work in that case.
Agreed. There's nothing wrong with using available resources and tools to improve your work. The old masters (Da Vinci, Michelangelo, etc.) didn't have the technology we have today, but they had their own tricks, techniques and tools for transferring images accurately.
@@wickedartstudio This is cheating, "da Vinci, Michelangelo, etc." had the skill to paint without the need for tracing; this is the difference between a true artist and some one that can't paint!
@@pancake_ghosty The students probably signed their names on the bottom by "tracing" that in as well. I can paint by numbers with a child's toy set; does this make me an artist as well?
Give a traced drawing to anyone who can't paint and ask them to go for it. The results will clarify the outline of an image is only a small part of the artwork. Projecting saves me a huge amount of time and that makes being an artist more cost effective and productive, its a win win for everyone.
The secret in realistic drawing and painting is in rendering tones and shades. Even though you could get the correct proportions by tracing the outlines you will have major problem if you don't know how to render depth and roundness via shading, or if you fail to render light and dark properly you cannot achieve realism that you want in your art work.
People who say tracing is cheating aren’t really professional artists themselves. Most professional artists can easily draw something but it takes longer. Time costs money.
i recently bought a small projector. I found your tutorial very helpful. I see this is episode 6….hope i can find your other episodes. I have some wonderful photos I am anxious to try. i just need to decide which medium to paint in….For me, the most fun is thinking of my relationship with the subject in the photo…Painting provides me with hours of pleasurable contact time while separated by miles of distance. Thank you.
I came to the same conclusion myself. I can also draw a good likeness of someone but it takes 4-5 hours to get it right. I don't bother sketching out a face for a painting on canvas, I just project the photo onto the canvas as it is quicker. And at the end of the day, the client wants an accurate likeness and most times couldn't care less how you got there
When doing a huge canvas, a projector is time saving!! Otherwise it's graphing out in larger scales and it's really exhausting especially on huge scale. Ohh and the other thing is, is that I usually paint my background colours first as that's what I see before I draw the image onto the canvas.
I was a professional billboard painter in the 70's. We used an opaque projector when we could, but as for billboard painters, good pictorial artists were few and rare even when projected. I am an oil and pastel artist now and I know painting is always a new challenge, projected or not. More often on landscapes you can't copy the photo exactly anyway to make a good painting, colors or composition. Good video!!
A friend of mine is a full time artist and uses projectors for images he's created himself digitally. He works BIG so the projector just helps him speed up and keep deadlines. He's a phenomenal artist and paints these outlines into 3d realistic images. He said himself that he just doesn't have the time to meticulously draw out the proportions before painting so he just projects.
Mind blown here....yikes...am I the only person who has never known of this type of projector before?...this is incredible...I have used the old kind in the past...to be able to load a photo on a thumbdrive and use this is another level. Thank you So much Trevor for posting this....I am so happy I saw it!
I'm an artist and I just recently started using a projector to trace outlines after getting the picture to the size I want. No matter how much a person traces (in my opinion) it takes a real artist to fill in the details. Practice freehand is the best advice!
Even some of the masters used a camera obscura which is basically a homemade projector. Not everyone can trace using a projector and achieve a quality product with good craftsmanship. You actually have to learn that part lol good job thanks for sharing your process!
My hats off to those that can draw (anything) better than stick figures. I can draw to a point but am sub par at best. I use a projector for everything I airbrush (99%) because of my limited "ability". Thank god for that tool!!
Trever: Wow! This was a priceless video. I have never been able to figure out how airbrush artists got the image on the painting surface. I mean one that would really work. I have tracing paper, etc. but this is the real deal! I'm going to buy one of the digital projectors like you said. One of the sad realities of life: I wanted to do this years ago, but, like most people, I didn't have the time or money. Now it's comical I have the money but at 81 not so much time! Thanks again this video means a lot to me! Glen
Glen your comment gives me hope.I am 71 and just beginning .The tech available is making the love of art much easier..Thank you my friend..God bless you.
Great video! I watch a lot of video's on airbrushing trying to gain a few insights into how to airbrush. But those who have not done it do not realize how long it takes to get to the point to just pickup the airbrush and start painting. I recently got a projector and I love it. But even with the projector, three is a learning curve on how and "how much" you need to trace to get a good starting point for painting. And how dark/light your tracing lines need to be so they do not show in the final project. As always your video has a lot of great information and are professionally done. Glad to see you posting these again. Thanks for your hard work and sharing this information with all of us. Oh, and how cool is it that you are a forensic artist! Awesome!!!!
Hey Billy! What you wrote is very true and we're all a little bit different. What works well for one artist when it comes to how many reference lines are needed to complete a painting might be completely different for another artist. At the end of the day, I encourage everyone to experiment and try different things until you find what works the best for you. Thanks for the kind words my friend! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Ive used a projector for years. I draw a small picture, then save it to a micro sd card, insert it into the projector and make it as big as I need it to be. Not cheating at all. If I wanted to draw a straight line, I would use a ruler. Is that cheating? Just a tool to do the job.
Thank you!!! I have troubles drawing BIGGER pieces, proportions etc. So I got a projector to size up my original digital works for painting. This was a ton of help setting things up!
Great video! Anything that helps you achieve your goal should be considered a tool, not a crutch. Just because some might disagree doesn't make them wrong or right. Do what works for you.
Your presentation skiils as superior to others I've seen. As an artist, your knowledge base and recommendations have benefited me tremendously. Thank you.
He is totally correct you have to do your research. I’m getting my projector tomorrow. It’s a Vankyo burger 101 pico projector. It took me three days of research and one return of another to find hopefully the right one. I’ve been drawing and painting since I was 8, but it’s time for a few short cuts. Renaissance artist used optical projections so it’s not cheating. Thanks for the great video!
Thank you so much. I didn't know for this. I am an artist, and I newer used projector, and now I know I am a good artist. But in the future, I will be.
I just tried this also and it is a game changer for sure. Instead of tracing with pencil and erasing the lines I discovered Faber Castell Polychromos oil pencils. I use those to trace in the appropriate color of say the skin tone, or the clothing and so on. You can paint over it and its easier to see what is shade. The black and grey lines sometimes confuse me around the eyes. Love the pencils. However I was also considering just sitting in front of the projector and putting on paint right away, that way you can easily match the tones and aren't actually tracing. Thanks for the video. Just got my new projector this week and found a tripod at the thrift shop.
Thank you for sharing! I have also used colored pencils in the past in order to keep the same color or tone for the outline. Sometimes that makes covering your pencil lines with paint far easier. The type of pencil you choose to use for general artwork purposes isn't necessarily critical; however, it depends on what you're doing. I primarily do custom automotive paint. An oil-based pencil (colored or not) is a bad idea for that particular use (the oil-based pencil can cause adhesion issues). Just something to be aware of... And yes, you can absolutely project an image and immediately begin painting as opposed to tracing an outline first. Find what works best for you!
thanks for this video, i like it, .... my opinion; it's not "cheating" at all, it's simply thinking things through and just being smart enough to figure out exactly how to do something, fix something yourself and/or even improve something. It's called using you head, working smarter and not working harder, it's being creative enough to get what you want done. I can free-hand draw (pretty decent) and have been doing so for a while, but ... I still like / love the added-ability to do this and (like you said) save so much time. Thank you sir.
I would also like to know if there is a way to paint fog over a painting with out investing in a air brush system. Do they make a spray can white fog that could create this effect? I would only use it for a few paintings Thank you 🙏🏼
@@jamestierney7123 That's a question I have zero experience with. I suppose you could try lightly spraying a mist over your work with a rattle can, but I would strongly recommend practicing this on something other than your project first.
Awesome video. I believe that having good drawing skills, being able to draw freehand is a part of being an artist! There are youtubers who do amazing work. They start with the image already transfered to there paper or canvas. You don't see the projected stage. That gives the false impression that there drawing is perfect anyone can project an image and copy it. Thank you for making it.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words very much! I agree having the ability to freehand draw is part of being an artist, but I also recognize not everyone has that ability naturally. It takes practice just like anything else (even for those with natural talent). I personally don't watch a lot of other videos due to lack of time, so I can't speak to others starting videos with an image already transferred. I can see how a false impression could be inferred if the artist failed to specify how they got to that point though. I'll keep that in mind for my own future videos. I completely agree anyone can project an image in order to copy it. Having said that, there are still plenty of challenges when it comes to painting over the copied image, especially when it comes to portraits. It's very easy to get off track once some of those initial traced lines begin disappearing as they are progressively covered with color. Those mistakes can completely alter a portrait, to the point the person is unrecognizable in some cases. A projector is a useful tool to save time or help those that lack the ability to freehand draw the subject matter, but finishing everything out still requires some artistic skill. A projector, in my view, is not a valid excuse for failing to practice and refine ones own drawing skills.
@@wickedartstudio Well said! Anyone who thinks they can take a line drawing (regardless of how it was obtained) and make a realistic, detailed painting with no skill set is flat out wrong. It's not a paint by number.
Ketones (chemically known as ketone bodies) are byproducts of the breakdown of fatty acids. I think you meant Keystone, Keystone correction, colloquially also called keystoning, is a function that allows multimedia projectors that are not placed perpendicular to the horizontal centerline of the screen (too high or too low) to skew the output image, thereby making it rectangular.
Yes. I noticed that too. Keystone is the shape of the stone at the top center of an arch in architecture. Totally understand the term when images have distorted edges. Photoshop has a keystone tweaking tool. Good video regardless!
Thanks for this informative video. When I purchased my artograph digital projector several years ago there was very little info online on using it. There was a bit of a learning curve. This video will be very useful for those who purchase a digital projector
Cheers for this, some handy tips. I do abstracts that inc faces & objects & I also design digital 3d & 2d artworks & then trace them onto the canvas before starting the painting side of things & have been using projectors for this for a while. Kudos for the tute.
@@karlabritfeld7104 Hi Karla. I agree. I wasn't suggesting anyone should rush their art. There is a big difference between rushing to finish a piece and saving a considerable amount of time through the use of another tool like a projector.
I am artist that has been using a projector for over 20 years now. My deal is that if you are commissioned to paint a picture of someone's grandkids, etc., it has to look like them, and the projector pretty much guarantees that. I agree it takes several hours off sketching time. I also agree that it feels like "cheating" to some people, so I have never told anyone I use one. I am investigating the newer projectors now. I have used the Prism projector over 20 years, and it has worked, but I find that after a few minutes, the glass gets hot from the light bulb and the image starts moving around on the watercolor paper. Thus, I have to either turn it off and on every now and then with the risk of moving the lines, or sketch really fast. Thank you for your video and showing me there is another option. Now just to find a projector that projects small than 45"! :)
I completely agree. I can also relate to the issues with the Prism you are experiencing because I used that projector many years ago as well. I'm not sure if an Artograph digital projector will suit your needs or not, but another viewer provided a link not long ago where they can still be purchased. You can find it here www.shopartograph.com/collections/digital-projectors/products/inspire-1200-digital-projector Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
I congratulate you on your program and I want to make a comment.... I know that you are interested in your English-speaking audience, but there are many Latinos who follow you and do not understand any of your language... I suggest that you have your programs translated. .. another one that to introduce a topic it seems like you excel at explaining something... be specific and to the point that we are intelligent... with love from Peru
I appreciate your suggestion my friend, and I agree with you completely. I used to translate all of my videos in many different languages; however, UA-cam changed the translation options some time ago and I'm not sure how to translate my videos anymore.
If you have 2 projectors and an hdmi splitter you can position both at opposite ends and get different angle lighting which helps from hiding the image while tracing
Excellent presentation. Digital projectors are great. I have an Artograph Flare 100. Unfortunately the Artograph projector is no longer made. Many famous artists (Johnannes Vermeer-Dutch) used a similar technique-the Camera Obscura. The Camera Lucida is another popular artist viewing device that is used by many artists today.
I agree. We have enough to focus on with all the idiosyncrasies of tools, media and surfaces so to be able to project an image and get on with it is an excellent tool. I fail to see any valid arguments for using grids vs projectors to produce a true to scale sketch
Using a grid is a useful tool as well, but that method can require far more time to lay out depending on how large one wishes to enlarge a reference. I went back and forth in my own mind for a while trying to decide if I even wanted to upload this video because I wasn't sure how it would be received. I'm glad to see so many others agree with my train of thought!
I wouldn't have spent as much time as you did catering to haters that are against projectors. As you said, it's a tool in the artist arsenal. Fantastic work, by the way.
I try to answer all comments on my channel, good and bad. If someone takes the time to leave a comment, I can do the same is how I view it. I try not to provoke or argue because that is wasted time, but if I can counter a point productively, I will take the opportunity. Some are set in their ways and that's okay. I know others are benefiting from my content and that makes it worth continuing in my eyes. I appreciate the kind words, my friend!
Modern way to aproach art. I learnt watercolor, oil, ceramics 60 n 70, none of these gadgets were available. Investing to make an art sale. I got me a Kodak projector. If you do not have a projector you can use a transparent grid, others have used pantographs. Good video to keep up with times and pop art
I'm sure this is a modern approach to art for some, but I would hesitate to use that as a blanket statement for all. It's a tool and there are other options as you've mentioned. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Ammmaazing video Trevor 🤟🏽 Thanks for for sharing this information because I’m Artist who is currently looking for the Best Tracer Projector for my Art & this video is extremely helpful 🤟🏽 I also believe that tracing is not cheating as long as you’re using it to improve your free hand art style & as long as you’re not tracing from another Artist’s Drawing 🤟🏽 Thank you so much Bro 🤟🏽
Question: I want to make a wood mosaic from a picture. My finished wood art masterpiece will be about 36" x 48". I do not need extreme detail. I am mainly looking for just outlines and colors since this will be abstract. Will a cheap Artograph projector work?
Hahahah! Don't y'all just TOTALLY "DIS-LIKE" when you're drawing something/someone and family, friend or whoEVER asks "What/who are you drawing??" when you're ~30min into a good 10hr drawing?? LOOOL!!! It never fails. Also a "light box" works well, too. But that's more of a drawing to drawing kinda tool. : ) I learned this (projector) "technique" when I was in 5th grade... I wanted to draw a life-sized drawing of the Aztec's "Sun-god". My teacher suggested that I use the "projection" method. I too, thought this was "cheating". But now? Nah! It's a useful TOOL that one can use, when needed. This technique works VERY well. Thanks for sharing. : ) -EB
IMO Even with the best projector and taking your time you still basically just get reference points and general lines. Its not a magic instant picture. You can still mess things up with the best tracing. The real magic starts with the exacto knife cutting friskets or templates. After you use a projector a few (dozen) times you can start to draw better without it. You get better the more you copy the same pattern and draw the same thing. Baby steps first. Great info thanks for posting.
Hello Sir, and thank you for your video. I do pretty well at painting, acrylic, oil, and watercolor being my favorite, but I have been looking to do some larger formats, such as sawmill blades and other possibilities. The round shape of a sawblade can sometimes throw off the eye in porportional dimensions because there are no fixed anchors of reference, such as corners. I had been scheming on the idea of using a projector, but your video sealed the deal and I ordered one from Amazon tonight. Thanks for the demonstration that gave me the push!
You can draw a small portrait on a iPad or what ever device you use and then download it to a usb or plug it in the projector and then trace it. So nobody is saying it cheating when it your own work.
People who say using a projector or grid is "cheating" have never been to art school and know nothing about art history. Their heads would explode to find out that these methods were used extensively by the European "masters" in centuries past. These are tools of the trade.
People forget It was a tool used be renaissance artist. The camera obscura. I used projection during my undergrad years do to deadlines. I currently use a grid method.
Thank you!!! I can freehand just about anything, but it is such a time saver to project. I used the autograph prism for years and years, but was given 2 infocus projectors and they are game changers. Unfortunately I killed them both from using them so much. Now I'm on the hunt for another digital projector. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I'm sorry but I won't be much help as far as recommendations are concerned. I'm still using the same projector I've had for more than a decade now and see no reason to replace it until it doesn't work anymore. So, I haven't had the opportunity to try anything else. I have looked at some of the Epson projectors online out of curiosity. They have a wide range to choose from. I would suggest contacting any company that offers a product you're interested in, explain what you need from the product and how you plan to use it. Hopefully, they can steer you in the right direction.
@@wickedartstudio well thank you so much. Hubby surprised me with one. Not familiar with the name, but it has the capability of using my phone or laptop. I will let you know how I like it.
@@gwenaguilar7049 That would be awesome! I get asked for recommendations frequently and don't have the knowledge to share on this subject. Having experience and an opinion from another artist would be beneficial for a lot of people! Thank you!
@@wickedartstudio so I opened up my new projector. It's a Vankyo. I am still playing with the features, but I love it. Also there are good videos on how to use it. So I will keep you updated on it as I keep trying out the features
I suppose using a spirit level to hang a painting is also cheating 😂 Your talent amazes me every time, tools cannot replace that! I think projecting art opens so many doors, not just projecting faces, but also colors, backgrounds or actual artwork onto difficult surfaces (like a helmet) to get a feel if a concept will work.
Hey Heinrich! I agree. This technique can be used for a variety of things. Difficult surfaces that aren't flat, like a helmet, are more challenging because the image will likely be distorted though. Thanks for the kind words my friend!
@@wickedartstudio I know about the distortion and keystoning can only fix so much... This is overkill, but look at something like MadMapper - this is for projection mapping but is very powerful to distort images on just about any object 😉 You don't know how much you have taught me! I am about to finish my first bicycle respray and without you it would not have been a success. Thank you again!
@@heinrichhelmbold419 I figured you were aware as it really is common sense. I wanted to mention the challenges just in case though. Again, I appreciate the kind words and support very much my friend!
I am a painter and even though I can draw, I know that if I attempt to draw a portrait of someone, I won't get the proportions correct. I use a projector. I don't feel that it's cheating. I think cheating comes in when a person copies another person's work exactly and claims it to be their own.
Hey Sandra! I completely agree although I would use a few other choice words when describing one who copies another's work exactly and claims it as their own.
The thing is,even though your project is being traced, it will not be a duplicate as the artist’s personality will always interpret, perceive and image according to his her own interpretation
I’m a newbie so I don’t know anything 😂 if I wanted to transfer an 5x7 image to a 9x12 canvas-would the projector size it up to a 9x12 automatically if I set it for 9x12?
I can't think of ONE pro airbrusher who doesn't use a projector for any real life stuff like portraits. I have seen over the years people show off their "no cheating" all freehand portraits... and it looks like it.
What is funny that this lesson in using a projector to save time is spot on and can be adaptive to building guitars. Some luthiers say by having a cnc machine cut out your guitar is cheating. Every big guitar manufacture use CNC machines to cut out guitars. Sure one could cut the guitar out by hand, but why?. Why would you want to be stuck in the past and not use things at your disposal today, just to say I drew the outline by hand and did not trace it. Or I cut that guitar body out by hand. Why would you want to spend several hours cutting out a guitar body and neck, when the CNC can do it in an hour. People still buy guitars knowing a CNC cut it out and no complaints. I have known people used projectors for outlines for decades. The real work is shading and or painting. Just like a guitar, the real work is sanding, painting and setting it up to play properly. The people complaining about projectors and calling people that use them are cheaters. Who are you cheating?. I would not put someone down because they used a projector. Art is art no matter how you arrived at the final destination.
I couldn't agree more Tony! The thought of comparing the use of a projector and how a guitar is made would never have entered my mind though. It's cool how you took two completely different art forms and made them very similar in context. Thanks for sharing your perspective!
@@wickedartstudio You are very welcome. Some people are just stuck in old ways and if they are not willing to adapt, they will be left behind. Most professional artist use projectors of some sort and they are the ones getting the work. lol
I mean being able to draw well is just a foundation for painting. Understanding how oil paints or acrylics or water colors work on paper , canvas, wood will determine more how your end product look then just the drawing/ sketch foundation of a painting.
Listen man, the haters in ur comment thread are just ignorant. I appreciate the hell out of this video! Even if someone traced the image then filled in the detail, it's going to look like a 3 year old did it! So obviously anyone that's tracing would have to have a decent skill or else they would be found out in a second. Question for you tho..do u know of any digital projectors that REDUCE a projected image?? I need to make some of my larger pieces smaller. Like the size of a standard 8.5x11 sheet of paper??please help me!
I don't know of any projector that will actually reduce the size of an image (aside from moving the projector closer to the tracing surface). In cases where I need to reduce an image, I generally reduce it in a photo editing software prior to loading it into the projector.
All the people commenting how if you project you aren’t a real artist lol tbh I’d love to see anyone who does not have experience painting even prior to projection do it. Just because you can trace an image doesn’t mean you can paint it. So much more to it then just tracing and coloring or painting it like a coloring page. Especially when it comes to photo realism like come on. Not to mention most of us draw our portraits in advance and are just projecting it as the actual transfer to the canvas.
I completely agree that using a projector isn't cheating and it saves a ton of time. I'm an art teacher and I definitely know how to draw. Sometimes I sketch on a piece of paper, and if I wanted to transfer that sketch onto something bigger, why the heck would I redraw everything? Also, getting a sketch onto the canvas is maybe 5% of the artwork.
I couldn't agree more Mattias! It's refreshing to see another instructor give the same advice!
:,-) I've just started selling art and I just ordered a projector for some large 1m wide canvas projects... I was embarrassed to have ordered one but I have a 1 year old baby and I'd rather spend 1 hour on a sketch than 5! Your comment has made me feel better about my 'cheating' lol
@@londongirl6711 Just remember, the masters and legends all used projection to get proportions correct. Cheating is sticking a banana to the wall with duct tape and making millions off of it.
@@way2sh0rt07grad Great comment - couldn’t agree more!
Agreeeeeeeee.. And who can't draw.. Projector really can't help them!!! ❤️
This is the comforting message I've been looking for my whole life, now I can go out there and draw with a free conscience.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Funny, nobody considers it cheating when a tattoo guy does a tracing for a portrait or reference material. Nobody wants them doing freehand portrait work in that case.
Agreed. There's nothing wrong with using available resources and tools to improve your work. The old masters (Da Vinci, Michelangelo, etc.) didn't have the technology we have today, but they had their own tricks, techniques and tools for transferring images accurately.
@@wickedartstudio True. And if you're Rembrandt you just got your students to finish the paintings and sign your own name to the bottom 😂
Right!!! Lol
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This is cheating, "da Vinci, Michelangelo, etc." had the skill to paint without the need for tracing; this is the difference between a true artist and some one that can't paint!
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The students probably signed their names on the bottom by "tracing" that in as well. I can paint by numbers with a child's toy set; does this make me an artist as well?
Give a traced drawing to anyone who can't paint and ask them to go for it. The results will clarify the outline of an image is only a small part of the artwork. Projecting saves me a huge amount of time and that makes being an artist more cost effective and productive, its a win win for everyone.
I couldn't agree more!
Exactly the same thought I had!!! Agreed!
Oh, so you're a machine pumping out reproductions. How original.
The secret in realistic drawing and painting is in rendering tones and shades. Even though you could get the correct proportions by tracing the outlines you will have major problem if you don't know how to render depth and roundness via shading, or if you fail to render light and dark properly you cannot achieve realism that you want in your art work.
Very true!
Every artist knows this. The issue is not wanting to "grid up" the layouts each time.
Totally agree .i have experienced that before
Stating the obvious?
Very true
"With art, it shouldn't be about how you get there. Just the fact that you got there."
-Michaelangelo
I couldn't agree more!
People who say tracing is cheating aren’t really professional artists themselves. Most professional artists can easily draw something but it takes longer. Time costs money.
I couldn't agree more!
you are correct. Especially portraits needs help of advanced tech to reduce time in drawing initial sketch
i recently bought a small projector. I found your tutorial very helpful. I see this is episode 6….hope i can find your other episodes. I have some wonderful photos I am anxious to try. i just need to decide which medium to paint in….For me, the most fun is thinking of my relationship with the subject in the photo…Painting provides me with hours of pleasurable contact time while separated by miles of distance. Thank you.
I came to the same conclusion myself. I can also draw a good likeness of someone but it takes 4-5 hours to get it right. I don't bother sketching out a face for a painting on canvas, I just project the photo onto the canvas as it is quicker. And at the end of the day, the client wants an accurate likeness and most times couldn't care less how you got there
Agreed.
Yeah but do you tell them you traced it. A lot do not why?
This was exactly the information I’ve been looking for as a newbie thank you so much
When doing a huge canvas, a projector is time saving!! Otherwise it's graphing out in larger scales and it's really exhausting especially on huge scale. Ohh and the other thing is, is that I usually paint my background colours first as that's what I see before I draw the image onto the canvas.
I couldn't agree more! Painting the background colors first also makes it easier to get the contrast correct!
I was a professional billboard painter in the 70's. We used an opaque projector when we could, but as for billboard painters, good pictorial artists were few and rare even when projected. I am an oil and pastel artist now and I know painting is always a new challenge, projected or not. More often on landscapes you can't copy the photo exactly anyway to make a good painting, colors or composition. Good video!!
Thank you for sharing your experience, my friend! I couldn't agree more when it comes to landscapes!
A friend of mine is a full time artist and uses projectors for images he's created himself digitally. He works BIG so the projector just helps him speed up and keep deadlines. He's a phenomenal artist and paints these outlines into 3d realistic images. He said himself that he just doesn't have the time to meticulously draw out the proportions before painting so he just projects.
I agree. It saves a ton of time, especially on very large pieces!
I like your decorum you're very serious and compassionate about the work you do and I appreciate the work you've done to help people solve crime.
Thank you!
Mind blown here....yikes...am I the only person who has never known of this type of projector before?...this is incredible...I have used the old kind in the past...to be able to load a photo on a thumbdrive and use this is another level. Thank you So much Trevor for posting this....I am so happy I saw it!
Glad to help!
I'm an artist and I just recently started using a projector to trace outlines after getting the picture to the size I want. No matter how much a person traces (in my opinion) it takes a real artist to fill in the details. Practice freehand is the best advice!
Even some of the masters used a camera obscura which is basically a homemade projector. Not everyone can trace using a projector and achieve a quality product with good craftsmanship. You actually have to learn that part lol good job thanks for sharing your process!
I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Yes but very few.
I think it's time to invest in one of those bad boys. Keep up the great work Trevor. Thanks.
Hey Chris! Thanks for the kind words my friend!
This is the best videoI have ever learned from on UA-cam
Wow! Thank you so much!
My hats off to those that can draw (anything) better than stick figures. I can draw to a point but am sub par at best. I use a projector for everything I airbrush (99%) because of my limited "ability". Thank god for that tool!!
Hey Thomas! There's nothing wrong with using your tools to your advantage. Drawing skill is like anything else, it takes practice!
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Wow! This was a priceless video. I have never been able to figure out how airbrush artists got the image on the painting surface. I mean one that would really work. I have tracing paper, etc. but this is the real deal! I'm going to buy one of the digital projectors like you said. One of the sad realities of life: I wanted to do this years ago, but, like most people, I didn't have the time or money. Now it's comical I have the money but at 81 not so much time! Thanks again this video means a lot to me! Glen
Hey Glen! Thank you for the kind words my friend and I'm glad the video was helpful for you!
Glen your comment gives me hope.I am 71 and just beginning .The tech available is making the love of art much easier..Thank you my friend..God bless you.
Great video! I watch a lot of video's on airbrushing trying to gain a few insights into how to airbrush. But those who have not done it do not realize how long it takes to get to the point to just pickup the airbrush and start painting. I recently got a projector and I love it. But even with the projector, three is a learning curve on how and "how much" you need to trace to get a good starting point for painting. And how dark/light your tracing lines need to be so they do not show in the final project. As always your video has a lot of great information and are professionally done. Glad to see you posting these again. Thanks for your hard work and sharing this information with all of us. Oh, and how cool is it that you are a forensic artist! Awesome!!!!
Hey Billy! What you wrote is very true and we're all a little bit different. What works well for one artist when it comes to how many reference lines are needed to complete a painting might be completely different for another artist. At the end of the day, I encourage everyone to experiment and try different things until you find what works the best for you. Thanks for the kind words my friend! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Ive used a projector for years. I draw a small picture, then save it to a micro sd card, insert it into the projector and make it as big as I need it to be. Not cheating at all. If I wanted to draw a straight line, I would use a ruler. Is that cheating? Just a tool to do the job.
Which projector do you use?
Very good analogy and well said Ray!
I learned that tracing is learning .So good job ive learned alot from you and I thank you for that!
You can learn a lot from tracing. Thank you for the kind words!
Thank you!!! I have troubles drawing BIGGER pieces, proportions etc. So I got a projector to size up my original digital works for painting. This was a ton of help setting things up!
I'm glad you found it helpful!
Can you tell me which one you got? I need something that will work in a public space. I will be painting city utility boxes
I trace my original designs, and modify them until they look good to me. It saves me a lot of time, and also helps me when I have art block 🙏🏼👌🏼🙌🏼
Awesome!
Great video! Anything that helps you achieve your goal should be considered a tool, not a crutch. Just because some might disagree doesn't make them wrong or right. Do what works for you.
That's very good advice Karl and I couldn't agree more my friend!
You're the man! Have been interested in the projection subject. Thanks for your time and insights : )
Thank you!
Your presentation skiils as superior to others I've seen. As an artist, your knowledge base and recommendations have benefited me tremendously. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words!
He is totally correct you have to do your research. I’m getting my projector tomorrow. It’s a Vankyo burger 101 pico projector. It took me three days of research and one return of another to find hopefully the right one. I’ve been drawing and painting since I was 8, but it’s time for a few short cuts. Renaissance artist used optical projections so it’s not cheating. Thanks for the great video!
That's awesome Felecia!
How do you like that projector? Still trying to decide.
Thank you so much. I didn't know for this. I am an artist, and I newer used projector, and now I know I am a good artist. But in the future, I will be.
I just tried this also and it is a game changer for sure. Instead of tracing with pencil and erasing the lines I discovered Faber Castell Polychromos oil pencils. I use those to trace in the appropriate color of say the skin tone, or the clothing and so on. You can paint over it and its easier to see what is shade. The black and grey lines sometimes confuse me around the eyes. Love the pencils. However I was also considering just sitting in front of the projector and putting on paint right away, that way you can easily match the tones and aren't actually tracing. Thanks for the video. Just got my new projector this week and found a tripod at the thrift shop.
Thank you for sharing! I have also used colored pencils in the past in order to keep the same color or tone for the outline. Sometimes that makes covering your pencil lines with paint far easier. The type of pencil you choose to use for general artwork purposes isn't necessarily critical; however, it depends on what you're doing. I primarily do custom automotive paint. An oil-based pencil (colored or not) is a bad idea for that particular use (the oil-based pencil can cause adhesion issues). Just something to be aware of... And yes, you can absolutely project an image and immediately begin painting as opposed to tracing an outline first. Find what works best for you!
thanks for this video, i like it, .... my opinion; it's not "cheating" at all, it's simply thinking things through and just being smart enough to figure out exactly how to do something, fix something yourself and/or even improve something. It's called using you head, working smarter and not working harder, it's being creative enough to get what you want done. I can free-hand draw (pretty decent) and have been doing so for a while, but ... I still like / love the added-ability to do this and (like you said) save so much time. Thank you sir.
I agree. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Wow this is the best informative video ever for new artists! Thank you so very much 👍🏻🙏🏼
Thank you James!
I would also like to know if there is a way to paint fog over a painting with out investing in a air brush system.
Do they make a spray can white fog that could create this effect?
I would only use it for a few paintings Thank you 🙏🏼
@@jamestierney7123 That's a question I have zero experience with. I suppose you could try lightly spraying a mist over your work with a rattle can, but I would strongly recommend practicing this on something other than your project first.
@@wickedartstudio thank You for yo, wisdom 👍🏻
Awesome video. I believe that having good drawing skills, being able to draw freehand is a part of being an artist! There are youtubers who do amazing work. They start with the image already transfered to there paper or canvas. You don't see the projected stage. That gives the false impression that there drawing is perfect anyone can project an image and copy it. Thank you for making it.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words very much! I agree having the ability to freehand draw is part of being an artist, but I also recognize not everyone has that ability naturally. It takes practice just like anything else (even for those with natural talent).
I personally don't watch a lot of other videos due to lack of time, so I can't speak to others starting videos with an image already transferred. I can see how a false impression could be inferred if the artist failed to specify how they got to that point though. I'll keep that in mind for my own future videos.
I completely agree anyone can project an image in order to copy it. Having said that, there are still plenty of challenges when it comes to painting over the copied image, especially when it comes to portraits. It's very easy to get off track once some of those initial traced lines begin disappearing as they are progressively covered with color. Those mistakes can completely alter a portrait, to the point the person is unrecognizable in some cases. A projector is a useful tool to save time or help those that lack the ability to freehand draw the subject matter, but finishing everything out still requires some artistic skill. A projector, in my view, is not a valid excuse for failing to practice and refine ones own drawing skills.
@@wickedartstudio Well said! Anyone who thinks they can take a line drawing (regardless of how it was obtained) and make a realistic, detailed painting with no skill set is flat out wrong. It's not a paint by number.
@@Freedommjw I couldn't agree more!
Most I see posting can't draw at all. Tracing is taught in kindergarten. Tell the people you post too that you traced it.
Ketones (chemically known as ketone bodies) are byproducts of the breakdown of fatty acids. I think you meant Keystone, Keystone correction, colloquially also called keystoning, is a function that allows multimedia projectors that are not placed perpendicular to the horizontal centerline of the screen (too high or too low) to skew the output image, thereby making it rectangular.
Correct... I completely screwed that up :)
Yes. I noticed that too. Keystone is the shape of the stone at the top center of an arch in architecture. Totally understand the term when images have distorted edges. Photoshop has a keystone tweaking tool. Good video regardless!
Thanks for this informative video. When I purchased my artograph digital projector several years ago there was very little info online on using it. There was a bit of a learning curve. This video will be very useful for those who purchase a digital projector
Thank you!
I am totally doing this. I work from my original photos always. This will speed me up more.
Awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Cheers for this, some handy tips. I do abstracts that inc faces & objects & I also design digital 3d & 2d artworks & then trace them onto the canvas before starting the painting side of things & have been using projectors for this for a while. Kudos for the tute.
Thank you!
And you call that abstract?
@@karlabritfeld7104 Who are you talking to?
Thanks for the video, these are skilled professional tips!
Thank you!
I'm about to do a large illustration on a wooden panel and this is definitely the way to go about it
Awesome!
Using a Projector for Art in order to save time & money is also one of the most fundamental points that you’ve made in this video for sure 💯
I couldn't agree more! Time is money.
@@wickedartstudio Yessir 🤑
Never rush art. You will regret it.
@@karlabritfeld7104 Hi Karla. I agree. I wasn't suggesting anyone should rush their art. There is a big difference between rushing to finish a piece and saving a considerable amount of time through the use of another tool like a projector.
I am artist that has been using a projector for over 20 years now. My deal is that if you are commissioned to paint a picture of someone's grandkids, etc., it has to look like them, and the projector pretty much guarantees that. I agree it takes several hours off sketching time. I also agree that it feels like "cheating" to some people, so I have never told anyone I use one. I am investigating the newer projectors now. I have used the Prism projector over 20 years, and it has worked, but I find that after a few minutes, the glass gets hot from the light bulb and the image starts moving around on the watercolor paper. Thus, I have to either turn it off and on every now and then with the risk of moving the lines, or sketch really fast. Thank you for your video and showing me there is another option. Now just to find a projector that projects small than 45"! :)
I completely agree. I can also relate to the issues with the Prism you are experiencing because I used that projector many years ago as well. I'm not sure if an Artograph digital projector will suit your needs or not, but another viewer provided a link not long ago where they can still be purchased. You can find it here www.shopartograph.com/collections/digital-projectors/products/inspire-1200-digital-projector
Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
I congratulate you on your program and I want to make a comment.... I know that you are interested in your English-speaking audience, but there are many Latinos who follow you and do not understand any of your language... I suggest that you have your programs translated. .. another one that to introduce a topic it seems like you excel at explaining something... be specific and to the point that we are intelligent... with love from Peru
I appreciate your suggestion my friend, and I agree with you completely. I used to translate all of my videos in many different languages; however, UA-cam changed the translation options some time ago and I'm not sure how to translate my videos anymore.
If you have 2 projectors and an hdmi splitter you can position both at opposite ends and get different angle lighting which helps from hiding the image while tracing
Interesting.... Thank you for sharing!
Excellent presentation. Digital projectors are great. I have an Artograph Flare 100. Unfortunately the Artograph projector is no longer made. Many famous artists (Johnannes Vermeer-Dutch) used a similar technique-the Camera Obscura. The Camera Lucida is another popular artist viewing device that is used by many artists today.
Yes, similar technology and techniques have been used by numerous artists for a very long time. I appreciate the compliment, thank you!
Cheating? Maybe if your in a drawing contest... whatever it takes! Great video brother. God bless.
Thanks Pete!
I agree. We have enough to focus on with all the idiosyncrasies of tools, media and surfaces so to be able to project an image and get on with it is an excellent tool.
I fail to see any valid arguments for using grids vs projectors to produce a true to scale sketch
Using a grid is a useful tool as well, but that method can require far more time to lay out depending on how large one wishes to enlarge a reference. I went back and forth in my own mind for a while trying to decide if I even wanted to upload this video because I wasn't sure how it would be received. I'm glad to see so many others agree with my train of thought!
Great video, I’ve used a Kodak mini projector for pyrography and wondered if it would be as good for airbrushing, clearly it is. 👍🏻
Hey Kevin! It sure is!
I wouldn't have spent as much time as you did catering to haters that are against projectors. As you said, it's a tool in the artist arsenal. Fantastic work, by the way.
I try to answer all comments on my channel, good and bad. If someone takes the time to leave a comment, I can do the same is how I view it. I try not to provoke or argue because that is wasted time, but if I can counter a point productively, I will take the opportunity. Some are set in their ways and that's okay. I know others are benefiting from my content and that makes it worth continuing in my eyes. I appreciate the kind words, my friend!
Use technology to your advantage as an Artist all the time. Knowledge + wisdom + Skills + creativity!
Agreed.
Some people don't understand that, throughout history many tools were used before the light projector, and even before camera obscura.
Agreed.
Modern way to aproach art. I learnt watercolor, oil, ceramics 60 n 70, none of these gadgets were available. Investing to make an art sale. I got me a Kodak projector. If you do not have a projector you can use a transparent grid, others have used pantographs. Good video to keep up with times and pop art
I'm sure this is a modern approach to art for some, but I would hesitate to use that as a blanket statement for all. It's a tool and there are other options as you've mentioned. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Ammmaazing video Trevor 🤟🏽 Thanks for for sharing this information because I’m Artist who is currently looking for the Best Tracer Projector for my Art & this video is extremely helpful 🤟🏽 I also believe that tracing is not cheating as long as you’re using it to improve your free hand art style & as long as you’re not tracing from another Artist’s Drawing 🤟🏽 Thank you so much Bro 🤟🏽
Awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
@@wickedartstudio Anytime Bro 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽
This is BRILLIANT!!!
Thank you!
Glorious! Love this. Just another great tool. ✌
Thank you!
Question: I want to make a wood mosaic from a picture. My finished wood art masterpiece will be about 36" x 48". I do not need extreme detail. I am mainly looking for just outlines and colors since this will be abstract. Will a cheap Artograph projector work?
Yes sir, I think it would work great!
Hahahah! Don't y'all just TOTALLY "DIS-LIKE" when you're drawing something/someone and family, friend or whoEVER asks "What/who are you drawing??" when you're ~30min into a good 10hr drawing?? LOOOL!!! It never fails.
Also a "light box" works well, too. But that's more of a drawing to drawing kinda tool. : )
I learned this (projector) "technique" when I was in 5th grade... I wanted to draw a life-sized drawing of the Aztec's "Sun-god". My teacher suggested that I use the "projection" method. I too, thought this was "cheating". But now? Nah! It's a useful TOOL that one can use, when needed. This technique works VERY well. Thanks for sharing. : ) -EB
I can definitely relate to others not recognizing who I was drawing at times. LOL!
This one was amazing idea..thank you for sharing all theses ideas and videos…
I appreciate the kind words! Thank you!
About time I've heard the truth that it's not cheating or can't be classed as you're not an artist it was traced. Thank you.
IMO Even with the best projector and taking your time you still basically just get reference points and general lines. Its not a magic instant picture. You can still mess things up with the best tracing.
The real magic starts with the exacto knife cutting friskets or templates.
After you use a projector a few (dozen) times you can start to draw better without it. You get better the more you copy the same pattern and draw the same thing.
Baby steps first.
Great info thanks for posting.
Agreed. Thank you!
Hello Sir, and thank you for your video. I do pretty well at painting, acrylic, oil, and watercolor being my favorite, but I have been looking to do some larger formats, such as sawmill blades and other possibilities. The round shape of a sawblade can sometimes throw off the eye in porportional dimensions because there are no fixed anchors of reference, such as corners. I had been scheming on the idea of using a projector, but your video sealed the deal and I ordered one from Amazon tonight. Thanks for the demonstration that gave me the push!
Awesome! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Oh my God, amazing! Thank you.
Thank you!
Thanks Trevor as great tips 👍
Like the shirt..
Thanks Richard!
Thanks for the information mate. Very useful 😉
Thank you!
I have astigmatism I just can't free hand some things but having a guide lines makes painting possible to me
There's nothing wrong with using tools to your advantage.
Thank you so much. Excellent video!
Thank you!
You can draw a small portrait on a iPad or what ever device you use and then download it to a usb or plug it in the projector and then trace it. So nobody is saying it cheating when it your own work.
I agree.
@@wickedartoff-road8441 Just realized I replied under the wrong account. My apologies...
Damn you are an awesome artist. Im a BIG fan of you and om very greatful for your vids. 🤙
I greatly appreciate the kind words my friend! Thank you!
People who say using a projector or grid is "cheating" have never been to art school and know nothing about art history. Their heads would explode to find out that these methods were used extensively by the European "masters" in centuries past. These are tools of the trade.
Agreed. Thank you Judi!
yup
Or there people that worked hard at the artistry of drawing.
People forget It was a tool used be renaissance artist. The camera obscura. I used projection during my undergrad years do to deadlines. I currently use a grid method.
True. I'm not sure it's a case of forgetfulness though. I think a lot of people are unaware of the techniques used in those times.
Thank you!!! I can freehand just about anything, but it is such a time saver to project. I used the autograph prism for years and years, but was given 2 infocus projectors and they are game changers. Unfortunately I killed them both from using them so much. Now I'm on the hunt for another digital projector. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I'm sorry but I won't be much help as far as recommendations are concerned. I'm still using the same projector I've had for more than a decade now and see no reason to replace it until it doesn't work anymore. So, I haven't had the opportunity to try anything else. I have looked at some of the Epson projectors online out of curiosity. They have a wide range to choose from. I would suggest contacting any company that offers a product you're interested in, explain what you need from the product and how you plan to use it. Hopefully, they can steer you in the right direction.
@@wickedartstudio well thank you so much. Hubby surprised me with one. Not familiar with the name, but it has the capability of using my phone or laptop. I will let you know how I like it.
@@gwenaguilar7049 That would be awesome! I get asked for recommendations frequently and don't have the knowledge to share on this subject. Having experience and an opinion from another artist would be beneficial for a lot of people! Thank you!
@@wickedartstudio so I opened up my new projector. It's a Vankyo. I am still playing with the features, but I love it. Also there are good videos on how to use it. So I will keep you updated on it as I keep trying out the features
@@gwenaguilar7049 Awesome! I'm glad you are happy with it so far! Please keep me posted!
Today's artists uses digital projectors or some type of apps to trace their portraits or art.
I did a lot of freehand drawings growing up.
I agree. Time is money.
I suppose using a spirit level to hang a painting is also cheating 😂 Your talent amazes me every time, tools cannot replace that! I think projecting art opens so many doors, not just projecting faces, but also colors, backgrounds or actual artwork onto difficult surfaces (like a helmet) to get a feel if a concept will work.
Hey Heinrich! I agree. This technique can be used for a variety of things. Difficult surfaces that aren't flat, like a helmet, are more challenging because the image will likely be distorted though. Thanks for the kind words my friend!
@@wickedartstudio I know about the distortion and keystoning can only fix so much... This is overkill, but look at something like MadMapper - this is for projection mapping but is very powerful to distort images on just about any object 😉
You don't know how much you have taught me! I am about to finish my first bicycle respray and without you it would not have been a success. Thank you again!
@@heinrichhelmbold419 I figured you were aware as it really is common sense. I wanted to mention the challenges just in case though. Again, I appreciate the kind words and support very much my friend!
Thanks for explaining and demonstrating.
Thank you!
I am a painter and even though I can draw, I know that if I attempt to draw a portrait of someone, I won't get the proportions correct. I use a projector. I don't feel that it's cheating. I think cheating comes in when a person copies another person's work exactly and claims it to be their own.
Hey Sandra! I completely agree although I would use a few other choice words when describing one who copies another's work exactly and claims it as their own.
@@wickedartstudio Lol. I know what you mean but I didn't want to be crude on here. :D
@@sandrajohnson2489 Understandable and appreciated.
The thing is,even though your project is being traced, it will not be a duplicate as the artist’s personality will always interpret, perceive and image according to his her own interpretation
I couldn't agree more!
I got my projector it works!
That's awesome! I'm happy for you!
Great information ...thank you. Easy to follow.
Hi Sandie! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
I’m a newbie so I don’t know anything 😂 if I wanted to transfer an 5x7 image to a 9x12 canvas-would the projector size it up to a 9x12 automatically if I set it for 9x12?
I’m an artist and can draw very well but if I want to get certain projects done faster, nothing wrong with tracing.
I completely agree!
I can't think of ONE pro airbrusher who doesn't use a projector for any real life stuff like portraits. I have seen over the years people show off their "no cheating" all freehand portraits... and it looks like it.
Yep. It comes down to efficient use of time and accuracy.
very nice drawing method
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I appreciate the kind words! Thank you!
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Hey Alessandro! Thank you for the kind words my friend!
When we were painting Murals we use a slide projector 📽️ 50 yrs ago. And it hade to be night time. 😮
Great tip - its a lot easier with a projector
It sure is!
Thank you, squaring up the image was great to know about.
Thank you!
Thank you I have used this method myself and used squares on there image, then squares on the paper to transfer...........
Using a grid is a great technique. Projecting saves time comparatively in my opinion though.
What is funny that this lesson in using a projector to save time is spot on and can be adaptive to building guitars. Some luthiers say by having a cnc machine cut out your guitar is cheating. Every big guitar manufacture use CNC machines to cut out guitars. Sure one could cut the guitar out by hand, but why?. Why would you want to be stuck in the past and not use things at your disposal today, just to say I drew the outline by hand and did not trace it. Or I cut that guitar body out by hand. Why would you want to spend several hours cutting out a guitar body and neck, when the CNC can do it in an hour. People still buy guitars knowing a CNC cut it out and no complaints. I have known people used projectors for outlines for decades. The real work is shading and or painting. Just like a guitar, the real work is sanding, painting and setting it up to play properly. The people complaining about projectors and calling people that use them are cheaters. Who are you cheating?. I would not put someone down because they used a projector. Art is art no matter how you arrived at the final destination.
I couldn't agree more Tony! The thought of comparing the use of a projector and how a guitar is made would never have entered my mind though. It's cool how you took two completely different art forms and made them very similar in context. Thanks for sharing your perspective!
@@wickedartstudio You are very welcome. Some people are just stuck in old ways and if they are not willing to adapt, they will be left behind. Most professional artist use projectors of some sort and they are the ones getting the work. lol
Excellent video, thank you 👍
Thank you!
I mean being able to draw well is just a foundation for painting. Understanding how oil paints or acrylics or water colors work on paper , canvas, wood will determine more how your end product look then just the drawing/ sketch foundation of a painting.
Agreed.
Thanks. I learned a lot!
Thank you!
The Old Masters used dozens of tools and techniques. Including Michelangelo.
Also, very true.
Even the masters used a type of projection using glass and mirrors😊
Correct.
Can we use lcd projector for tracing??. Because dlp is expensive for 1080p
Not cheating at all. I've projected my share of images....one of the most difficult to do was a peacock....
I couldn't agree more Adam.
Listen man, the haters in ur comment thread are just ignorant. I appreciate the hell out of this video! Even if someone traced the image then filled in the detail, it's going to look like a 3 year old did it! So obviously anyone that's tracing would have to have a decent skill or else they would be found out in a second. Question for you tho..do u know of any digital projectors that REDUCE a projected image?? I need to make some of my larger pieces smaller. Like the size of a standard 8.5x11 sheet of paper??please help me!
I don't know of any projector that will actually reduce the size of an image (aside from moving the projector closer to the tracing surface). In cases where I need to reduce an image, I generally reduce it in a photo editing software prior to loading it into the projector.
Great video! Thank you for sharing . . . .
Thank you!
All the people commenting how if you project you aren’t a real artist lol tbh I’d love to see anyone who does not have experience painting even prior to projection do it. Just because you can trace an image doesn’t mean you can paint it. So much more to it then just tracing and coloring or painting it like a coloring page. Especially when it comes to photo realism like come on. Not to mention most of us draw our portraits in advance and are just projecting it as the actual transfer to the canvas.
I completely agree!
Thank you for this valuable information 🎉❤😊😊😊😊
Thank you!