I love the finished product and way you work. Love that your granddaughter was adopted. I have 2 granddaughters that were adopted and we no longer consider them adopted. We feel like God had a place for them in our family. ❤
A long time ago I took a pastel workshop with a very successful artist. She was a great teacher and showed the class exactly how she created her artwork. She projected her own photos onto the wall with a slide projector and traced the image lines onto pastel paper. The finished pieces (like yours) were very different from the photos. Was she cheating? Absolutely not! I'm amazed at your talent & how you can look at a photo and jostle a few lines here & there to create vibrant paintings!
Leonardi da Vinci and Michelangelo both used the camera oscura, which is a kind of projector. There was a prejudice against using drawing aids, but artists used them anyway. You're in good company. I love the painting - smell that chlorine 😃
Julia, you’re obviously such a talented artist but I really wanted you to know how much I appreciate your generosity and sharing. The seemingly effortless way you communicate with subscribers is amazing! Thank you so much for the work involved in the process of video sharing your creativity!❤😊
I love this painting for many reasons. First of all, I can see movement in the water. I love that the water is so clear. Your colours are bright, and the whole painting is cheerful. Nothing wrong with tracing. The talent is in applying colour. Thank you for sharing!
I am a simple man, in that the simpler, easier, less wasteful something is to accomplish, the better. The one technique that is universal it that one layers from the back to the front. And, while I still see a certain measure of that during the process as you paint, I really like your style. Simple, easier than I think, and you only apply the paint you need besides your red base paint. Yet, since it serves a purpose, I can't say it's wasteful. Lol. As far as tracing, you're not replicating anything, you're laying the foundation you find most useful. My head and inner vision for creating is whirling around in there right now. I'm so glad I found something new I can use. There are some paintings I want to try. Thank you. 😊❤
You inspire me to keep painting. I believe there are no rules whe its your own photo you are using for your inspiration. You only traced the core shapes. Thank you for sharing and being uniquely you ❤
I figure an artist can take whatever risks they want with their art. Within reason, and wisely if they want to get it into a gallery. But in general, taking risks to try new things is how I eventually found my own artistic voice.
Love this old school way!!!! Simple is best for me! I so agree with the "is it cheat or no?" NOOOOOOO like you said it can be done, yet why should an artist not use modern things?????
I think it is perfectly acceptable to trace your own photo which is already your own art in itself. Great tip on how to trace the image and I love your loose painting style.♥I paint with acrylics and I struggle with this as my brain always goes down the road of detailed realism. I keep meaning to do some timed exercises to see if I can learn to paint in fewer strokes and achieve a more painterly expression of my subject on the canvas. What a lovely memory you have capture of your family. I hope you will show us the larger version when you paint it.
I love this!!! So Inspiring❤❤❤ I’ve done a little painting with acrylic, so not sure how you keep your acrylic palette so usable.. I always thought that acrylic paint could not be kept past a few hours before it hardened and became unusable.
That was a great way to transfer the image - old school rules!! Love the painting and the size of your palette, that makes your paint combos so easy to grab with a large size tray like that, do you cover it with plastic wrap for the next project or ditch the used paints?! These in process videos are great too, thanks❣️
I love this painting. As regards tracing, I use any method available to get the image down. Like you I can spend the time painstakingly drawing images to paint but sometimes you just want to paint - now.
Many times I’ll trace a picture first and do a practice painting and then take the time to draw it out a few times using the grading system. I do a couple more paintings of it and then draw it larger if I want . By then I’ve got a feel for proportions etc. :-) Thank you for showing this!! :-)
I never thought of using chalk … how silly of me!! I’ve always used a soft “B” graphite pencil but the chalk is MUCH easier … and then painting in the lines so it stays there. Brilliant!! Thank you for the tip. Not sure about what projector is good but I’d love to know too.
I love it too! However, what you think of it is what really matters! I hope you ignore what other people think about the process you use to produce your heartfelt art!
Love the unique, photo, also the painting came out so fine👌🏻. I trace my own photos and design, saves me oodles of time. Sometimes use an old school projector if I want to size larget 🙌🏻
Beautiful of course! I love that you thought of this photo. Most people will identify with this picture. I just love it! It makes me feel like a kid when I look at it and I am 53. That would be a fun question for comments. Who do you guys identify with, the mother or the child?
I never understood why the judge at the competition that I won said he liked my work because it was born of my imagination. And he said he hated paintings that came from photographs. At the time I did not know what he was talking about. Now I do.
Tracing for portions is less time consuming, I just want to get to the painting😂! I think a little more definition on your grand-baby's arm might have been nice. What do you think? 💖💖💖
There are no cheats when creating original art. Tracing is just lines. It's what you do with those lines. No different than using black or greens on your pallette. Tools. We eventually learn to do the drawing we need through tracing as you still need to pay attention to the subject. By the way, I simply print the photo directly without cut & paste to Word. You can size and do some general ratios.
It is funny that people think tracing or projection is cheating in art. But nobody thinks a construction worker is cheating if they use an electric screwdriver instead of a hand screw driver or a nail gun instead of a hammer. Or a baker using a mixer vs hand mixing, an oven vs a fire pit. I think Art is the only profession that people call cheating when we use tools. Your art - your choice.
I love the finished product and way you work. Love that your granddaughter was adopted. I have 2 granddaughters that were adopted and we no longer consider them adopted. We feel like God had a place for them in our family. ❤
Lady!! 😮 when you said about the chalk on the back!!! Genius!! My jaw dropped - so simple so genius. I’m SO doing this now thank you ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Perfect composition for your round board!!
I love it 😍👌
A long time ago I took a pastel workshop with a very successful artist. She was a great teacher and showed the class exactly how she created her artwork. She projected her own photos onto the wall with a slide projector and traced the image lines onto pastel paper. The finished pieces (like yours) were very different from the photos. Was she cheating? Absolutely not! I'm amazed at your talent & how you can look at a photo and jostle a few lines here & there to create vibrant paintings!
I really appreciate that!
As a watercolorist I am learning so much how you color block in acrylics. So now I dabble in acrylics!!
I am so glad!
Leonardi da Vinci and Michelangelo both used the camera oscura, which is a kind of projector. There was a prejudice against using drawing aids, but artists used them anyway. You're in good company.
I love the painting - smell that chlorine 😃
I am just like Leonardo!!
Julia, you’re obviously such a talented artist but I really wanted you to know how much I appreciate your generosity and sharing. The seemingly effortless way you communicate with subscribers is amazing! Thank you so much for the work involved in the process of video sharing your creativity!❤😊
This is an incredibly encouraging comment. Thank you so much!
Beautiful, Julia. I love this. Such a precious memory!
I love this painting for many reasons. First of all, I can see movement in the water. I love that the water is so clear. Your colours are bright, and the whole painting is cheerful. Nothing wrong with tracing. The talent is in applying colour. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much 😀
I am a simple man, in that the simpler, easier, less wasteful something is to accomplish, the better.
The one technique that is universal it that one layers from the back to the front. And, while I still see a certain measure of that during the process as you paint, I really like your style. Simple, easier than I think, and you only apply the paint you need besides your red base paint. Yet, since it serves a purpose, I can't say it's wasteful. Lol. As far as tracing, you're not replicating anything, you're laying the foundation you find most useful. My head and inner vision for creating is whirling around in there right now. I'm so glad I found something new I can use. There are some paintings I want to try. Thank you. 😊❤
I absolutely love this comment!! Welcome to my channel!
You inspire me to keep painting. I believe there are no rules whe its your own photo you are using for your inspiration. You only traced the core shapes. Thank you for sharing and being uniquely you ❤
Very cool! Love it! 😊
I figure an artist can take whatever risks they want with their art. Within reason, and wisely if they want to get it into a gallery. But in general, taking risks to try new things is how I eventually found my own artistic voice.
Right!? You have to try things!
Beautiful ❤
Love this painting. You always amaze me the way choose colours and brush strokes.
Thank you so much 😀
Love this old school way!!!! Simple is best for me! I so agree with the "is it cheat or no?" NOOOOOOO like you said it can be done, yet why should an artist not use modern things?????
Absolutely!!
No that's smart! Love the painting, thank you for sharing Julia! 💕
You are welcome!
I love how you use colors that really brighten and liven your work! Thank you for sharing. You so inspire me 😊
Thank you so much!
I love your style, you inspire me !!!
Oh thank you!
This is adorable ❤😊
Wow! Amazing🤩😍
I think it is perfectly acceptable to trace your own photo which is already your own art in itself. Great tip on how to trace the image and I love your loose painting style.♥I paint with acrylics and I struggle with this as my brain always goes down the road of detailed realism. I keep meaning to do some timed exercises to see if I can learn to paint in fewer strokes and achieve a more painterly expression of my subject on the canvas. What a lovely memory you have capture of your family. I hope you will show us the larger version when you paint it.
I have my reducing lens from a prisma projector but no projector anymore. I sure don’t need the lens.
I love this!!! So Inspiring❤❤❤ I’ve done a little painting with acrylic, so not sure how you keep your acrylic palette so usable.. I always thought that acrylic paint could not be kept past a few hours before it hardened and became unusable.
That is such a cool painting! So creative. Your daughter is going to want that painting. Unless you paint her another one lol.
She just might!
That was a great way to transfer the image - old school rules!! Love the painting and the size of your palette, that makes your paint combos so easy to grab with a large size tray like that, do you cover it with plastic wrap for the next project or ditch the used paints?! These in process videos are great too, thanks❣️
Thank you so much! There is a lid that seals!
I love this painting. As regards tracing, I use any method available to get the image down. Like you I can spend the time painstakingly drawing images to paint but sometimes you just want to paint - now.
Exactly!
Many times I’ll trace a picture first and do a practice painting and then take the time to draw it out a few times using the grading system. I do a couple more paintings of it and then draw it larger if I want . By then I’ve got a feel for proportions etc. :-) Thank you for showing this!! :-)
Being familiar is key!
I never thought of using chalk … how silly of me!! I’ve always used a soft “B” graphite pencil but the chalk is MUCH easier … and then painting in the lines so it stays there. Brilliant!! Thank you for the tip. Not sure about what projector is good but I’d love to know too.
You are so welcome!
I love it too! However, what you think of it is what really matters! I hope you ignore what other people think about the process you use to produce your heartfelt art!
Love the unique, photo, also the painting came out so fine👌🏻.
I trace my own photos and design, saves me oodles of time. Sometimes use an old school projector if I want to size larget 🙌🏻
Love that!
Fabulous ❤️
Love the painting ❤
I have used GIMP instead of photoshop, as it is free and basicly does the same thing.
Ooooohhhhh good tip!
Hi, do you use any kind of paint extender for your acrylics. Beautiful studio!!!
I don’t use any extender!
LOVE it! Question-- when you work on 12x12s and little rounds, do you work flat? Or will you still put them up on your wall?
Both! Sometimes flat is best weirdly.
Thank you for sharing. I always feel like I am cheating. Also, what is the color you use for prepping the boards or painting? Why red and not white?
Beautiful of course! I love that you thought of this photo. Most people will identify with this picture. I just love it!
It makes me feel like a kid when I look at it and I am 53. That would be a fun question for comments. Who do you guys identify with, the mother or the child?
Love your energy and your work. Do you use a specific palette to keep paint moist for longer?
Sewing stores have chalked tracing paper for marking patterns. It would be cleaner that rubbing chalk on the back of your paper.
A great tip! WOW!
Love it too! Amazing! Saw you were using artify paint. Your thoughts?
I like the colours. It is not heavy body. It’s a little fluid
Even Michaelangelo used a form of tracing a smaller image onto the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel to creat that masterpiece.
Awesome 🥰👍
Thank you! Cheers!
I never understood why the judge at the competition that I won said he liked my work because it was born of my imagination. And he said he hated paintings that came from photographs. At the time I did not know what he was talking about. Now I do.
Tracing for portions is less time consuming, I just want to get to the painting😂! I think a little more definition on your grand-baby's arm might have been nice. What do you think? 💖💖💖
Thanks for the tips!
Nothing wrong with tracing or using a projector. If it’s good enough for Michelangelo it’s good enough for me! ❤❤❤
Tracing is another tool , like a brush is😊
There are no cheats when creating original art. Tracing is just lines. It's what you do with those lines. No different than using black or greens on your pallette. Tools. We eventually learn to do the drawing we need through tracing as you still need to pay attention to the subject.
By the way, I simply print the photo directly without cut & paste to Word. You can size and do some general ratios.
I guess I could have done that. lol.
I trace outlines, what can I say?
TRACING is my FRIEND.
thats like asking if its cheating wearing glasses to see... No its not.
Tracing is fine…people need to mind their own business when it comes to others art lol
lol. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Peanut gallery here... I like it. I think it is pretty cool!
It is funny that people think tracing or projection is cheating in art. But nobody thinks a construction worker is cheating if they use an electric screwdriver instead of a hand screw driver or a nail gun instead of a hammer. Or a baker using a mixer vs hand mixing, an oven vs a fire pit. I think Art is the only profession that people call cheating when we use tools. Your art - your choice.
Those are great analogies!
If the photo is one you took yourself, I see no problem with tracing a picture that you want to paint.
Tracing IS cheating imo.
You do you! I said that some have feelings!❤