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Prepping Your Photo

Show Notes:

Prepping Your Photo

328 - Prepping Your Photo

One consistent barrier for the new artist is how to prepare their photo reference for the next drawing project.

John discusses the exact steps he takes to begin editing and preparing your reference for your next project.

You don’t need to go out and purchase Photoshop in order to follow this advice!


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241 - A Day In The Life

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Show Notes: A Day In The Life

“. . . the best artists know that it’s never about emulating someone’s techniques, but it’s about getting their art closer to who they are and what they wish to say. So it’s taking something of ourselves, flaws and all, and showing it to the world.”

John takes a slice of his life as an artist and shares the truth about what that looks like. If you are planning to become a full time working artist in the future then don’t miss this episode.

Even if art is a hobby, there are times that you may feel the need to travel somewhere more “exotic” than right where you are. The next great reference might be in your own back yard.

Also be sure and grab a reference photo of the Mail Pouch Tobacco barn to draw from!


References or links mentioned

Photo reference mentioned in episode:

Mail Pouch Barn I

Mail Pouch Barn II

Barn and field

Covered Bridge


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047 Taking Your Own Reference Photos

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Topic: Taking Your Own Reference Photo

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John and Lisa are back this week with some tips and tricks for taking your own reference photos, regardless of the type of camera you may have. From composition to lighting to editing, listen in for all the information you need to get started! This episode is chock full of references to equipment and products, so be sure to check out the links below.

 

Links Referenced:

-Professional photographer:  Anthony "Atort" Tortoriello

http://atort.myshopify.com/

-Mobile Lens Kit - multiple options from Amazon (affiliate link)

http://amzn.to/20uqk3a

-Camera Plus app (Apple)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera-plus-for-best-macro/id330803072?mt=8

-Snapseed app (Apple)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8

-Snapseed app (Android)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed&hl=en

-Touch Retouch app (Apple)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchretouch/id373311252?mt=8

-Pixlr

https://pixlr.com/

-Paint.net (desktop)

http://www.getpaint.net/index.html

-Gimp

https://www.gimp.org/downloads/

-Creative Cloud Adobe Products (desktop)

http://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html

-Adobe Photoshop Mix App

http://www.adobe.com/products/mix.html

-Adobe Photoshop Lightroom App

 

 

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