Huion Light Pad Review & Using a Lightbox for Watercolor Painting
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- I decided to get a smaller lighter light pad for transferring my drawings. So naturally a review is in order and I talk about using light boxes for watercolor in general.
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Thanks for showing the 300lb paper on that light pad! I've had my eye on it for awhile but I always wanted to test it with really thick paper. Perfect review, thanks!
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Exactly what I was watching this for! I love my 300# paper and hate my graphite paper LOL This is very cool. THANKS!
Becuz of this review, I bought a slightly smaller version, $39.00 @Amazon. WOW!! Super light, very bright. Can even allow for heavy 300lb card stock like Steve showed. If you need a light box, you can't go wrong with these.
THANK YOU, STEVE!! Great review
Thank you so much for that. I have a similar lightbox which I've hardly used as it never seemed bright enough. It didn't occur to me to switch off the lights around me!! So glad I watched your video.
+Sandra Williams glad to help!
Love your show. Thank you for sharing your best tips. I am recovering from an injury and trying to find something new to fill my days. You make watercolor fun!!
I've been thinking of getting a lightbox. Thanks for the review.
Very useful review! Price difference with more expensive light-boxes was very confusing… knowing that it works well with 300g paper was very useful!
This is the brand of light pad I choose to buy too and it's really nice how it adjusts intensity and makes sketching out watercolor greeting cards much easier and faster. I bought an extra clip for it too but have never used them! Tape leaves a sticky residue behind so that part I still grapple with.
Recently started watercolor at 62. I'm so happy I found you. You have a lot of great information. I just watched the watercolor pallet one, and I have most of the ones you mentioned, so I'm set up on that. I started buying WN paints for the good paintings whenever that will happen. LOL. But I am using my older paint so not to waste it. I'm so excited and grateful for people like you, who take your precious time to teach us techniques, and products available out there. Again thank you sooo much. When I'm a little better I will invest in the lightbox. I have one but is quite small compared to the one you just showed. Ok, ok I'm done.
Thanks and welcome!
Thanks !! I've been thinking about purchasing this light pad and your video help a lot !! Love to watch you paint!!
I just ordered the Voilamart light pad a couple days ago. Wish I had watched your video first. Great review and explanation. Thanks.
Thank you for unboxing your Huion light pad for us. I have been thinking about getting a light pad to replace my old dim and cumbersome light box. Yep, gotta have one.
Wow - I didn't even know such portable lightbox's existed and all the different ways of using them, thank you soo much for this wonderful information!
Awesome video . Before watching this video I had been curious if I could trace thru water color paper and you answered that question. Thank you!
I bought one of these a few years ago for viewing slides. Smaller, but still, I can use it. I also have a class drafting table that I could use with led lighting underneath. Great ideas from this video.
Awesome!!! Thank you for your review on this product!! Well done!!
Thanks, you showed me exactly what I needed to know - will it work through thicker paper! Yes. Great vid.
Thank you so much. I just bought one and needed more information on how it worked.
Love the contrast in your art
So helpful! Thank you for the demo with different weights of paper!! ❤️❤️
Thanks for the review - it was what I was looking for. I do enjoy your tutorials and would like to see one on how you go about recording and editing your videos. Keep up the good work, and thank you by the way, for creating these, it takes some time and planning to create these.
Great video, as always, Steve! I bought the A4 Huion light pad after I saw my sister-in-law's that she uses for quilting patterns. I really like it for the papercrafting that I do. Unfortunately, mine didn't come with an AC adapter--it has to plug into one of my computer's USB ports. However, I found that the adapter for charging my iPhone works great on the end of the lo-o-o-ng cord that came with mine, so I can plug into a regular electrical socket. I was impressed to see that these will work with 300-lb watercolor paper! What a bonus!
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Thanks Steve, that's a bunch of good info!
Thanks for this review! have an old Light Tracer that was my son’s and it’s no good at all for watercolor paper. I love your videos!
I've had this on my wish list at Amazon for a while, thinking and thinking whether the to get it or not... So, this is video comes just in time!!! Thanks a million!
+Arte Tinta 👍
Great video as always. Just another helpful tip: I've been known to use my computer monitor or even my larger LED TV display. They both work to great effect. Hopefully that's helpful to some hobbyists like myself who want to be able to do transfers without getting graphite all over the pkace or spending additional money. Of course the mobility of the light tablet can't be beat.Thank you once again Captain Watercolor! Keep on washin'!
Thanks for the input. Yep, whatever works. I've been known to use the sliding glass doors to our back deck for a lighbox. Worked just fine. Just have to tape the work down.
This is what I do, but unfortunatly for me the doors open to a covered porch. So if I need to transfer to watercolor paper and the other sheet is thicker than sketch paper it's really difficult.
I used to use my mom’s glass top coffee table as my own personal light table. Lol. She would set a little desk lamp under the table and I would trace and paint(watercolor) and color to my heart’s content.
Just the information I needed, thank you!
Thanks for review. I buy this one a moment ago 😊
I purchased one of these on Amazon a few months ago. I love it!
+👍kelly Laher
Thanks for the video, Steve. I bought the same Huion A3 Light Pad a while ago. I have a habit of sketching an idea on the nearest scrap of paper. Enlarging on a computer and scanner, printing, then using the light pad enabled me to turn those ideas into paintings without having to start all over again. Excellent product. These days I keep a small watercolour pad handy but I still haven't broken the habit of drawing on whatever is to hand.
Light boxes are great for that approach for sure.
Okay that's it... I will buy one.. Thanks man!! Awesome video!
This video has helped me a lot, I was just looking at them 2 days ago, the bit about being able to see the photo or your picture through watercolour paper, even the thick stuff is great. I sometimes do it old school way, up against a window on tracing paper, then use graphite paper on watercolour paper
Yep, have done both myself several times. 🙂
i have a small size one of these. For the price it's really great as the thing is comparable to the artograph from what I've seen of those. I use it for so many things from painting to comics to transfering patterns for embroidery.
Thank you so much, this was very helpful!
Thanks for this helpful video.
Very informative ! Thank you much.
i would love to see a demo! thanks for all the great content!
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Thanks. That was very helpful 🌹
Your art work is gorgeous.
I had one for photography and now another great use.
+Barbara Smith 👍
helpful - thanks for doing the video!
Thanks, that was really useful.
Saw this video a couple of months ago and bought another brand on Amazon. Big mistake. Poor lighting and then it just quit working. So bought the Huion and am delighted with it! Not very confident in my drawing yet, but using the light pad helps me transfer my best efforts to the paper. Appreciate your recommendation, Steve.
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Hello thank you for showing how the Huion light pad works on 300 lb watercolour paper. Its my favoriete drawing and sketching paper. I have bought the huion A2 light/ tracing pad. I love you,re drawings
This was really hepfull! Thanks for making videos.
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I'm a beginning watercolorist and as i was practicing gradient washes I tried to paint a wee picture freehand. it sucked. then i remembered I cannot draw...... except a child's version of animals. *rolls eyes at self* In order to paint I need something 'to' paint... duh. i do believe a lightbox is the answer. thank you for this.
Same
Just got mine - amazing these things project through photos maybe not old polaroids though
Great review man! I so need one of those!
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Awesome video! Thank you.
Thanks for this Steve! I haven't used a lightbox/pad since middle school art class but I'm thinking one of my own might be good, particularly for any kind of figurative work or portraits (of people or animals). The line drawing for any kind of realistic work in any medium is by far my greatest challenge so I like to take advantage of whatever I can. If I'm doing a loose, impressionistic landscape I don't need a line drawing but I see this being useful for portraits as I said.
Yes, exactly. I do a lot of iterative drawing for portraiture and a light pad is invaluable. Tracing paper can work but when your iteration only needs a few tweaks a light pad facilitates going right to the watercolor paper instead of a final transfer.
I bought that same light pad! Its amazing! thanks for helping me spend my money! lol
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How funny to see this! I just got a Huion Light Pad that I snagged during Amazon Prime Day. :-D
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Thanks for the video. I will order one from Blick☺
Hahaha, you are so funny! I use a light box for applique, really handy
Thank you for showing the 300. I only work on 300 and 400 paper. And I was wondering if this kind of product would do the job. Thank you!
Funny thing, I just got this same light pad three weeks ago! All in all I think it was a very good choice!
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Another great vid. I've got the A4 huion which is cool too. It works off of USB power so you can use a charged phone bank to power it. You can then use it in the field when there is no mains which is a great bonus. I sometimes use watercolour pencils in similar colours to the original for the tracing. Cheers g
Thanks for the input!
Great video. Just wish I had found your channel earlier. Last month I bought an Artograph Pro Led 17x17 light pad. Works fine but SO much more expensive for the same as this one. Only difference is it can generate warm or cool light, includes a cloth cover and two pucks to prop it up. Not worth the diff in price to me. Guess I'm just paying for the name . Sigh.
Oh well. Will keep watching you for excellent tips on painting and products. Thanks so much for all of this.😍
I bet those rubber door stops would probably work well to prop up this Huion light pad.
Just catching up on your videos and I've been wanting a decent flat light pad for about 5 years now...because my old cheap small one can hardly shine through drawing paper, let alone watercolour paper! Watched the video...clicked on the link...it was on a 'flash sale' at $75. Can't wait for it to arrive on Wednesday now! Thanks :)
Excellent! Enjoy!
Hello man. Thanks for the vid. I just bought one similar to yours. They are cool. I also have my old giant home made light box. The only thing i do not agree with is that the giant is horrible. Maybe in a few years you'll become nostalgic and you'll need to use it again ;). Peace
I just purchased a highly rated A4 size (9 x 13, the smallest) light tablet from Amazon for like $23.00. “Picture Perfect” is the brand. (There were many other highly rated & reasonably priced tablets listed.) This one is super lightweight and has 3 brightness settings. I’ve been wanting one for a while and even occasional use will make it worth it. If I see I need something bigger or more sophisticated, which I doubt, I’ll feel free to get another one down the road with only spending $23.00 on this one.
This was really helpful! :)
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Keep being awesome!
Helpful thank you!
My light box is a home made wooden--well, it's a box with a light bulb socket on the inside. The top is a sheet of white, spray painted plexiglass sheet mounted on a hinge. Ithas two settings, off and on. Brightness can be adjusted by swapping the LED bulb for a brighter bulb. What it lacks in versatility and features it makes up for in that it was inexpensive and that I already have it. This is in contrast to other light boxes, light tables and light pads, which I don't have.
Yup! I believe in using what you have. My first light box was home made and very much like you describe. It did the job as do opaque projectors, patio doors and TVs as many here have said. Been there done that. The second light box I owned was given to me (the big metal one shown a the end of this video). Used it for 3 decades. Great but a beast! LED's light pads were a breakthrough for me. Lower cost (relatively) lack of hot spots for very even lighting and thin, lightweight, portable form factor that sets up right on an easel like a drawing pad. Love it so much! Need is relative but sliced bread is sliced bread!
thanks for this video! I just ordered one (A4) :)
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I bought one on a huge sale and totally worth the money. Seriously it made me overcome my fear of making mistakes and ruining good sketches in traditional art
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Thanks for the review and for showing it in action. Do you know if it has qualities to protect one's eyesight, being it's LED? Thanks
I have occasionally used my iPad set to a white background with the light level on high to trace smaller things! But not with heavy paper of course.
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Thank you 😊I love your videos!! You mentioned a projector!!...could you do a video on how well they help or what to look for when purchasing one?!? That would be very helpful!! Thanks for sharing all of your info and painting tips!!😎
+Donna Spitler I probably won't do a video but they are primarily for enlargement tracing of small sketches and photos. Now days I just get photocopy blow ups because I don't enlarge them enough to need a projector. Projectors are useful for transferring to very large opaque surfaces like big canvases or painting boards. Kind of awkward and clunky to use. And you need almost complete darkness.
+The Mind of Watercolor thank you for your reply!!...it helped a lot!! Have a great day!!🙋🏻😎
Awesome review! I was just wondering, does the light box have a "static" or "stickiness" that holds the paper over the light box?
No. Standard friction only.
I bought a cheap one on Amazon for like $12 and I use it to add characters to my watercolor paintings. Since this is my process, the light pad has to be bright enough to be able to see the character I printed out on printer paper through my painted watercolor paper. As long as my painting isn't too dark, it works okay. I'm wondering how much brighter if any a more expensive light pad would be as opposed to a $12 on amazon?
Thanks for the excellent review. Very nice light box , but with my iPad 27" display I turn the display brightness up to max, bring a photo onto the screen, tape on a blank 140# cold press, and outline with a 2B pencil. Works for me.
I just got one yesterday and am so thrilled with it. I'm wondering: can this light box be used
to transfer a design onto needlepoint a needlepoint canvas or for embroidery purposes?
I haven't tested it with those materials but it works with 300lb watercolor paper so I'm guessing yes.
Great video … wish me luck 🌷😊
Thanks For This Video I'm Grateful 👏👏👏👏🤪
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Or if you don’t have a light box and have a iPad... search from google “white” screenshot the picture and then go to camera roll and click it.. there ya go! Or if you want a even better quality on App Store you can download a nightlight app! I have one and you can like choose the nightlight! There’s one that’s completely white which is the one you should use!
Thanks for this review. I have a homemade one that I have had for years, but the light is very uneven and not really bright enough. It can be most frustrating to use and takes up valuable bench space. The one you reviewed and demonstrated looks to be an excellent light box/pad. Interesting Steve.
Yeah, uneven light is a slight problem with my big metal box. I love the even, bright lighting if the light pad.
I use a low voltage globe daylight it works well with my hand made light box,this looks great though for its very lightweight.
Great video as always. A useful tool for winter's sanctuary but please do more "Plein Air" before your summer ends. I beg you.
+Leon Wilken will do!
Oh wow, thanks for this! I've never used a light box for watercolor, but I just might get one so I don't have to go to school to use one for animation work.
Is it chargeable or do you need to keep it plugged in?
Must plug it in.
Thank you Steve! I’ve watched both of ur videos a few times on both sizes. Just not sure which size I should go with? The smaller looks more practical, but I know I’m going to do larger pieces?! Which would u recommend? Have u tried any other brands since these videos? 😊💗👍🏼
I would buy what you would use the most or be the most practical. You can move a large piece around on a smaller light pad if you need to. The smaller one is easier to manage for sure. On the other hand if you can manage either size well enough then the big one does give you more options.
The Mind of Watercolor thanks Steve! I absolutely love you, Marty, Lindsey (the frugal crafter), Maria R and a few others! You three were the first utube videos I started watching! I’m somewhat behind on the times! lol I’m very grateful for u guys, because u’ve inspired me to start watercolor painting!😊 thank u again! I guys rock!😀💗👍🏼
Hello, thank you for this video. I was wondering if a light pad for 'diamond painting' kits would work as well for my watercolor paper. I think this will work fine now.
Yes, they are pretty much the same thing.
I am looking to trace some writing in pencil from a book to tracing paper. then i would like to place the tracing paper on a light box and then put a normal paper ontop of the tracing paper. will this lightbox help to transfer the writing through the tracing paper onto the plain paper that is ontop?
Yes.
thanks a lot!!!
I love your videos, keep up the great work. I was wondering if you've ever done a review on utrect artist grade watercolors? If so, where can i find it? Thanks, have an awesome day
Sorry no.
You kinda favor Robert De Niro. Love your videos.They're very helpful, inspirational and educational.
Thank you for this inspiration! One question: I like to keep the sheet glued to the pad to keep it flat. Do you mount the paper afterwards? ... on plywood? I searched your channel, maybe I missed a video where you tell us how you keep your paper flat while painting? Thank you!
I don't stretch paper often but if keeping paper flat is your goal you'll need to stretch it or press flatten it afterwards. This is a video I did on stretching. ua-cam.com/video/62YafzknWNQ/v-deo.html
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I have an Artograph A3 and it was 4 x cost of your Huion....in Australia! :(
Thank you very much for the informative video...Can I transfer the image from my laptop to this so that I can trace.
Regards
Sheerin
No. This is just a light box, not a digital image display.
HI: I think someone else just asked this but does this work with photographs? Thanks for your great videos! I enjoy your enthusiasm and sense of humor.
+Cathy Mumford yes, with 140 lb paper but by the time you add the thickness of 300 lb paper to photo paper its a bit too thick to see through. In that case you need to have your photo copied to plain paper.
I bought an Artograph before there were all these other options. It’s very nice, but heavy and expensive.
Very interesting, thanks
+Pablo Mieza Varela 👍
Great video
+Debbie Blaxton 👍
Thanks!
Would I be able to use this lightbox with paper larger than it's work surface without creasing the paper?
Yep, shouldn't be a problem.
Big thanks. Blessings
Wow, very impressive light pad!! My old one looks like your old one, maybe now is the time to upgrade. The new one is soo thin! Thanks for the info and the vid!
Sly Cash I found mine from this brand really great. the LED is really nice if you're used to older thick incandescent ones simply due to the nice low profile.
Very interesting video. I have always wondered if there was something better (less fiddly) than tracing paper. Also going by the comments here, looks like it is okay to make a scrap one or improvise with a monitor to try out first. :)
+Shaunak De by all means whatever works.
I’m looking for a A2 version deliver to Australia. Help me!
Nice review! I am using a cheap, handheld 8.5 x 11" Crayola tracing pad at the moment - the brightness isn't adjustable, and it doesn't handle thicker papers. The Huion would be a great upgrade, although the Crayola is an inexpensive option for hobbyists (like me). Thanks for showing this off!
Hi can you say is it the same that Litup LED Light Pad just rebranded? Thanks
+VIKTOR ARCH I really don't know.