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278 - The Best Way To Capture Your Artwork

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278 - The Best Way To Capture Your Artwork

As a follow-up to last week’s show, John reveals the very best way to capture your artwork in a digital format. 

It does not involve buying a big expensive camera with a hundred dials and options. Also, the solution is not to go to a Fine Art print shop either. 

 The very best option is to scan the artwork yourself with a scanner connected to your home computer. 

How do you go about doing this?

Here's what you'll need:

  1. A scanner - John recommends the Epson V600 (Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2HvW5u7)

  2. A computer

  3. Scanner software

  4. Photo editing software

In this episode, John discusses what he uses to create the digital image and the exact steps for creating the digital image if it's slightly larger than the bed of the scanner. 

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: November 5, 2019

 

Topic: Holiday Show

 

Points of Interest:

It may only be the beginning of November, but it’s time to start making those holiday wishlists! If you need a little inspiration for your own, here are John and Lisa’s top picks for 2019.

 

Links Referenced:

Derwent Lightfast Pencil Set (36, 72 and 100 count):

Derwent Lightfast - UK link for Cult Pens

Derwent Lightfast - US link for Amazon

Caran D’Ache Luminance Pencils

Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils

Colored Pencil Magazine

Clairefontaine Pastelmat

UArt 800 Grit Premium Pastel Paper (John’s recommendation is to get the pre-mounted boards)

Derwent Watercolor Pencils

Caran D’Ache Aquarelle Pencils

Faber Castell Watercolor Pencils

Derwent Inktense Paint Pan Travel Set

Moo Eraser

Tombow Mono Sand Eraser

Faber Castell Perfection Eraser

Derwent Battery Operated Eraser

Legion Minipad Sampler Set

Brush and Pencil Powder Blender Kit

Brush and Pencil Touch Up Texture

Brush and Pencil Titanium White

Afmat Long Point Pencil Sharpener

Colored Pencil Painting Bible by Alyona Nickelson

Colored Pencil Painting Portraits by Alyona Nickelson

Painting Light with Colored Pencil by Cecile Baird

 

 

 

 

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: November 26, 2018

 

Topic: Colored Pencil Gift Ideas

 

Points of Interest:

It’s that time of year ago! Here are John and Lisa’s top gift ideas for the colored pencil artist’s list that you may want to add to yours!

 

Links Referenced

Colored Pencil Magazine subscription

Tombow Mono Erasers: Round, Rectangle, and Sand Eraser.

Electric Eraser - Derwent Battery-Operated Eraser

CARL Angel-5 Pencil Sharpener

Derwent Super Point Manual Helical Pencil Sharpener

Caran D’ache Luminance Colored Pencils

Derwent Drawing Pencils

Derwent Lightfast Colored Pencils

Polychromos Pencils

Pan Pastels

Panasonic LUMIX G7 Mirrorless Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

Echo dot and smart plug 

Giottos Rocket Air Blaster

Easel lights

Velcro cable management

Porcelain palette

Drawing board

Drawing board travel

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As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

 

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: October 29, 2018

 

Topic: Current Tools and Techniques

 

Points of Interest:

Colored pencil is still a relatively new medium, so the tools and techniques are constantly evolving. John and Lisa share a few products they’ve been using lately that are making the drawing process even more enjoyable than before!

 

Links Referenced

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Strathmore Mixed Media Board

Canson Mi-Teintes Board

PanPastels

Tombow Mono Zero Eraser

Faber-Castell Ink Eraser

Arches Hot Pressed Watercolor Blocks

Rubber Cement Eraser

 

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As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

 

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: February 5, 2018

Topic: Ergonomic Art Setup

Points of Interest:

John and Lisa are constantly asked about the best products for an ergonomic art studio setup. Today they’re passing along their suggestions with pros and cons for products like desks, easels, chairs, lights, and more. Be sure to take these recommendations with a grain of salt. It’s important to consider your unique health situation when determining what will work best in your studio!

Links Referenced:

Tangkula Adjustable Drawing Desk

Wood Artist Drawing & Sketching Board

Wobble Stool

Drafting Stool with Tractor Seat

Pilates Ball

Drafting Chair

LED Art & Craft lamp with clamp

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As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: November 27, 2017

 

Topic: Gift Ideas for Colored Pencil Artists

 

Points of Interest:

Each year John and Lisa compile a list of gift ideas for colored pencil artists. Use these suggestions as inspiration for your own list, or just send the link to your friends and family who want to know what they can buy for you this year!

 

Links Referenced:

Download the new Inktense Lightfast Chart:


Subscription to Colored Pencil Magazine

Colored Pencil Magazine Facebook group

Carl Angel 5 Sharpener

Derwent Super Point Sharpener

Exacto School Pro Sharpener

Derwent Pro Colour Colored Pencils

Caran D’ache Luminance Colored Pencils

Neocolor ii Artist Crayons

Caran D’ache Pablo Colored Pencils

UArt Sanded Paper – 800 grit

Mason Jars

3-Drawer Pastel Box

Hand Book Sketch Journal

Strathmore Illustration Board for Wet Media

Inktense Pencils

Icarus Art Drawing Board

Interview with Ester Roi

Archival Page Neutral Tape

Patreon

Derwent Drawing Pencil Set

Asaro Head

“The Colored Pencil Painting Portraits” book by Alyona Nickelsen

“Colored Pencil Bible” book by Alyona Nickelsen

Rocket Air Blaster

360 degree camera

Panasonic LUMIX G7 camera

 

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John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist

Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri

 

 

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

 

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 17, 2017

 

Topic: Non-Art Tools for Artists

 

Points of Interest:
Not every tool in the artist’s kit was made for artists. In today’s episode, John and Lisa share some of their favorite non-art products that make their work much easier. You’ll love these hacks!

 

Links Referenced:

Mango Body Butter

https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-us/body/body-butter/mango-body-butter/p/p000015

 

Cocoa Butter Body Lotion

https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-us/search?text=cocoa

 

Art Rage app

https://www.artrage.com/

 

Sketchbook by Autodesk

https://www.autodesk.com/products/sketchbook/overview

 

Color Grab app

http://www.loomatix.com/

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phone or tablet

http://www.samsung.com/us/galaxy/note8/?cid=ppc-

 

Reading Glasses

 

Make-up Brushes/Sponges

 

Spring Clamps

 

3M Velcro Strips

 

Cutlery Organizers

 

Tackle Box

 

Clamp Light

 

Laptop Stand

 

Cell phone Tripod Adapter

 

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John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist

Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri

 

 

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

Ready for monthly colored pencil inspiration?  Click here to get a FREE sample issue of the COLORED PENCIL MAGAZINE!

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