USING PHOTOCOPIES OF OUR ARTWORK

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  • Опубліковано 21 лют 2022
  • In this video I share a technique that I use in my art practice, using photocopies of my sketchbook to create new art.
    ❤️ Read more about this technique in this blog post: helenwellsartist.com/blog/202...
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  • @gailwhitter3293
    @gailwhitter3293 2 роки тому +11

    Just a small tip for those using regular 20 lb paper for photocopying - I found that if I put a thin layer of gel medium on the back of the photocopy let dry & then glue into book - this seems to strengthen the paper as I had no issue with wrinkling when I glued into sketchbook

  • @rebeccagirson1087
    @rebeccagirson1087 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for sharing this technique. What a great way to leverage the time you invested in your sketchbook practice. I like the smudginess of your pieces,too. One way to avoid this if you want to is to first use spray varnish on the photo copy. I ike to varnish my watercolor pieces and do this beforehand to set the color. I love your work so much. I feel joy everytime I see it.

  • @iHanna
    @iHanna 2 роки тому +4

    Oh those vases are so cool!

  • @user-jq5nc6sk1w
    @user-jq5nc6sk1w 2 роки тому +3

    Helen, hello! I watch your videos many times because your words are so pleasant to the soul. Your words support and inspire me. I often draw while watching your videos, as if together. Thank you!

    • @HelenWellsArtist
      @HelenWellsArtist  2 роки тому

      Wonderful! How lovely of you. Thank you so much Hx

  • @sherrindo
    @sherrindo Рік тому +2

    Lovely content! I am definitely trying this technique. Thanks for sharing!

    • @HelenWellsArtist
      @HelenWellsArtist  Рік тому +1

      You are so welcome! thank you so much for watching H x

  • @friendoblu
    @friendoblu Рік тому +2

    love this idea!

  • @amoraslucha
    @amoraslucha Рік тому +2

    such a brilliant idea, thanks for sharing your process/techniques, so important to have channels/spaces like this! :))

  • @julieallen8125
    @julieallen8125 Рік тому +2

    Love it!

  • @tanyaschmith9737
    @tanyaschmith9737 Рік тому +1

    I have just discovered you and I feel like I've just come across a precious gem 💎 now binge watching your videos and enjoying every minute of it 😊 your amazing thank you for doing your videos ❤

    • @HelenWellsArtist
      @HelenWellsArtist  Рік тому

      Wow Tanya! That’s lovely of you! Thank you so much for the vote of confidence! You are very welcome 🙏🏼

  • @rolandotorres2340
    @rolandotorres2340 2 роки тому +3

    ADD SOME HAIRSPRAY OR ACRYLIC CLEAR AND IT WELL NOT SMUDGE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING MS. WELLS LOVE YOUR ART

  • @gailwhitter3293
    @gailwhitter3293 2 роки тому +2

    Love this idea! Thanks for the share Helen.

  • @artgirlsreality
    @artgirlsreality Рік тому

    I can't wait to try this!! Thank you, Helen! Cheers, Meg

  • @ailishniriain787
    @ailishniriain787 Рік тому

    As someone who does a lot of doodling and mark making this is a wonderful way to make use of all those drawings I have done. Will definitely be trying this out. Thank you.

  • @bonniezieman3424
    @bonniezieman3424 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Headed to my copier now!

  • @zoevonarburg7217
    @zoevonarburg7217 9 місяців тому

    I absolutely lOve your art !

  • @junemaguire5053
    @junemaguire5053 Рік тому

    That is so clever thank you.

  • @xiaofeibajie4158
    @xiaofeibajie4158 Рік тому

    How brilliant. I luv this.❤

  • @dolores2716
    @dolores2716 Рік тому +2

    What an exciting idea! You can try anything with your drawings without being afraid of ruining them. I've been stuck - I think you just unstuck me.

    • @HelenWellsArtist
      @HelenWellsArtist  Рік тому

      Oh you are lovely. Thank you so much Dolores and wishing you well getting yourself unstuck xx

  • @lyndawoods1144
    @lyndawoods1144 Рік тому

    Great stuff I like the smudge look. Would make good Business cards

  • @millygit
    @millygit 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting idea Helen, I have done this with tracing paper in the copier and chop them up for collage. Wondering do you on the page you copy, put the bright pens lines on before you do your patterns on the blank page or after your e done your patterns. Blessings from Australia

  • @rikadehombreux4573
    @rikadehombreux4573 Рік тому

    💖💖💖

  • @sandrafisherhayes3219
    @sandrafisherhayes3219 8 місяців тому

    I love this idea Helen! I could actually use single page drawings for this technique as well (oh i've got plenty of those from my experimental mark making!) One thing puzzles me though...I didn't know it was possible to paint over a gloss medium as I thought the surface would be too shiny/smooth to paint on? Can the acrylic actually adhere to this surface?

    • @HelenWellsArtist
      @HelenWellsArtist  8 місяців тому +2

      Oh thank oh so much Sandra. I’ve always painted over gloss medium with acrylic paint with no problem…my view is that mediums are designed to be used with and within acrylic paint and paintings and so are fine to be painted over…x

  • @elizaduckie7110
    @elizaduckie7110 2 роки тому

    I love this technique. Thanks for sharing. However, perhaps don’t move the paper around quite as much. I got a bit motion sickness after awhile, near the end. Had to look away.