Just the tip from somebody who works digitally most of the time anymore. When you are trying to align layers put your top layer on a different blend mode. It'll vary depending on the colors of the piece. Reduce the opacity just a little bit. And then you have a transparent but very visible top layer that you can use to align. When you get everything set simply change the opacity and blend mode back together. This will save you a ton of time and frustration.
Hey Val! I'm not sure of you remember but last year, we mentioned possibly doing an art collab together. It really surprised me so much that you didn't say no to this idea because I'm such a small art channel. If you ever think more about the collab possibility, I think it could be so fun! We could each draw something so magical or based on eachother's birth months (just a few ideas). Of course I respect and understand if you fully decided against the collab but it could be fun! 🙂💖
3 days before 2024 and thanks for this video. I've been researching how to do all my work through scanning. My artwork is just a bit bigger than a3, so this video was definitely worth watching and the comments from @1SnarfyDude was also helpful. Love your art. Thank you once again and have a lovely New Years!
I love watching you videos, they bring me such joy. I think since you moved into your studio more of your personality shines through in your videos and I really enjoy that.
Thank you so much for sharing all this. Love your work so much and I appreciate your tips and how to. Love your including brands and talking about them.
This was a great tip. Another one, if you have a piece (original) that you can cut down or plan to cut down afterwards, putting registration marks along the edges works wonderfully. Make the top layer transparent so you can line them up, once aligned you can turn the transparency all the way up again. Crop, and blend like you did if there's a noticeable line. This helps especially for REALLY large pieces that may need to be scanned both top/bottom AND left/right.
Have you tried lowering the opacity on the top layer so you can get it to match perfectly? Once it's perfect, put the opacity back to 100%. Works really well. Good video, lots of useful tips.
Protip: If you left a border in your art work, draw pr tape a little cross or whatever shape ( a triangle is also a good shape) so you can match them easier in editting. Preferably adding 2 or more crosses. I see some professionals combine a circle and a cross so you can easily see ifyou need to move or rotate the layer, but for me just a simple 2 X is good enough.
Thank you for your advice. You do it almost the same as I do. I was hoping someone makes an auto stitching photoshop plugin like have been in cameras for many years.
Instead of blending the layers together, maybe delete the top inch of the overlapping layer? The shadow disappears and the image still exists on the other scan.
I make 18x24 sized artwork 😂and I use oil pastels. Id put my huge works in a scanner if the pastel didnt rub off onto the glass of the scanner. I am going to give the camera method a try
Hey I know I'm late to this. Getting back into traditional art during this covid madness. I have a question and a tip. Question is: what setting do you use on your scanner software for levels and unsharpen? The tip: Photoshop has a stitch tool. In PS CS6 - its under file -automate - photomerge. Its made for stitching 360 photos together but it works well for artwork scans. There is also software out there that does stitching. They are mostly for photo but again, they work well for stitching large artwork. Cheers.
A masked gradient fill (gradient mask fill?) is a much faster way to blend overlapping layers. Does the software you use have this feature? (Yes this is in PS; I'm about to test Affinity Photo.) Beautiful art!!
*ahem* ....artwork by Valerie Flynn art book (with all those beautiful art pieces) pre order....*ahem* *ahem* ...ju... just a thought... a slight request.. you're awesome🤗
Did you ever have any job before becoming an artist? It's only a couple of years until I'm an adult, and due to some mental health issues, I can only really see the job of an artist or similar working out for me :3
I was looking for the answer to this. I am a complete amateur. Thank you sooo much. I wonder if after scanning, one can print it in pieces. Then paste it all together. Then transfer that to a stretched canvas.
Does scanning be section and putting together method work for paintings done on canvas ? I’m wondering about whether it would be difficult for the texture of canvas showing through to be merged seamlessly.
Can you talk about when should an artist start a finished piece of artwork? I asked this question because I'm learning to draw realistic before styling but I want to do a finished art piece.
I've been trying to figure out how to make my scans better quality. Thanks for the tips! Could you do a video on how to print something high quality? For example, when I print something, it tends to have lines on it for some reason, and I don't know how to stop it from doing that. Just wondering if you happened to know how. Thanks :)
I realize that i'm late to the party here... but i have a couple questions. 1. Any advice for scanning a canvas piece? As i can't put the scanner lid over it because of the wood backing on the canvas. 2. Any tips for scanning colored pencil drawings? I found my scan was coming out very faded or looking like a photo with flash reflection. Thank you
unfortunately this doesn't work if you're drawing on heavy paper like 200 gsm and above, you willhave to press them on the scanner and the paper will fold.
Why doesn''t she answer the important question that folks are asking her ? Like what program is she using to stitch the scanned images of her work ? It's almost inaudible when she says it. So are you gonna tell us ??
Just the tip from somebody who works digitally most of the time anymore. When you are trying to align layers put your top layer on a different blend mode. It'll vary depending on the colors of the piece. Reduce the opacity just a little bit. And then you have a transparent but very visible top layer that you can use to align. When you get everything set simply change the opacity and blend mode back together. This will save you a ton of time and frustration.
Jim Bennett I was about to suggest the same haha. Playing with opacity would likely cut the time it takes down significantly.
@@no-name4u Me too lol
I agree and do that.👍
Hey Val! I'm not sure of you remember but last year, we mentioned possibly doing an art collab together. It really surprised me so much that you didn't say no to this idea because I'm such a small art channel. If you ever think more about the collab possibility, I think it could be so fun! We could each draw something so magical or based on eachother's birth months (just a few ideas). Of course I respect and understand if you fully decided against the collab but it could be fun! 🙂💖
Lol if you have to comment about it on her videos it means no chance.
I've done 18 X 24 sized drawing and I scanned them in sections. Much easier than taking a photo. 🙂
3 days before 2024 and thanks for this video. I've been researching how to do all my work through scanning. My artwork is just a bit bigger than a3, so this video was definitely worth watching and the comments from @1SnarfyDude was also helpful. Love your art. Thank you once again and have a lovely New Years!
I love watching you videos, they bring me such joy. I think since you moved into your studio more of your personality shines through in your videos and I really enjoy that.
Thank you so much for sharing all this. Love your work so much and I appreciate your tips and how to. Love your including brands and talking about them.
I've done the paste together method, but I always had trouble getting rid of the line. Thanks for the tip!
This was a great tip. Another one, if you have a piece (original) that you can cut down or plan to cut down afterwards, putting registration marks along the edges works wonderfully. Make the top layer transparent so you can line them up, once aligned you can turn the transparency all the way up again. Crop, and blend like you did if there's a noticeable line. This helps especially for REALLY large pieces that may need to be scanned both top/bottom AND left/right.
This channel is soo underrated
This video was incredibly helpful and interesting! As somebody who's slowly getting into the digital side of art, I find your tips great!
Have you tried lowering the opacity on the top layer so you can get it to match perfectly? Once it's perfect, put the opacity back to 100%. Works really well. Good video, lots of useful tips.
Protip: If you left a border in your art work, draw pr tape a little cross or whatever shape ( a triangle is also a good shape) so you can match them easier in editting. Preferably adding 2 or more crosses.
I see some professionals combine a circle and a cross so you can easily see ifyou need to move or rotate the layer, but for me just a simple 2 X is good enough.
The erasing the edge tip is sooo helpful! It took me ages to match up the edges before. Thank you!
YOU ARE AMAZING AND FUNNY 😂💜💙
Thank you for your advice. You do it almost the same as I do. I was hoping someone makes an auto stitching photoshop plugin like have been in cameras for many years.
This!!!🖤💜 I love that you took the time to create this video! Thank you!
Delightful, and informative.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thanks for the tip! I was really struggling trying to merge my huge watercolors and your tips helped a lot!
Instead of blending the layers together, maybe delete the top inch of the overlapping layer? The shadow disappears and the image still exists on the other scan.
Thanks from Tasmania - nice work and kind sharing attitude
I have a 30” by 40.5” scanner it was less than 100$
I couldnt find something that size in the price range you mentioned, what is the product name? Does it scan at a high resolution? Thanks!
Hello, I know you made this comment a year ago but I would be very much interested in a scanner of that size. Could you please share which you use?
I make 18x24 sized artwork 😂and I use oil pastels. Id put my huge works in a scanner if the pastel didnt rub off onto the glass of the scanner.
I am going to give the camera method a try
Youre awesome !
Hey I know I'm late to this. Getting back into traditional art during this covid madness. I have a question and a tip. Question is: what setting do you use on your scanner software for levels and unsharpen?
The tip: Photoshop has a stitch tool. In PS CS6 - its under file -automate - photomerge. Its made for stitching 360 photos together but it works well for artwork scans. There is also software out there that does stitching. They are mostly for photo but again, they work well for stitching large artwork. Cheers.
I love the “not safe” comment 1:50
A masked gradient fill (gradient mask fill?) is a much faster way to blend overlapping layers. Does the software you use have this feature? (Yes this is in PS; I'm about to test Affinity Photo.) Beautiful art!!
*ahem* ....artwork by Valerie Flynn art book (with all those beautiful art pieces) pre order....*ahem* *ahem* ...ju... just a thought... a slight request.. you're awesome🤗
you’re delightful
I spotted a bag of my favorite favor chips and brand toooo
Lol I wondered if anyone would see my snack I forgot to put away before I filmed.
I always just used Microsoft ICE to patch images scanned.
I really love doing A3 art.. but struggling to find how to scan it to make prints. thank you for this.
hit thanks, i wish you lived in Monterey ca. you should be a teacher love ya--dennis
Don't use the eraser tool to fix the edge. It's much better to use a masking layer so you can backtrack.
Fantastic and informative thankyou
Did you ever have any job before becoming an artist? It's only a couple of years until I'm an adult, and due to some mental health issues, I can only really see the job of an artist or similar working out for me :3
I was a nanny, cashier, hotel maid, photographer, pizza maker, video rental, children’s ministry, and now artist RUclipsrs.
Oh wow quite a few then hehe
Great tips! Thank you!
Pls make a video about how to start an etsy shop.
Thank you!!! 💙
Thanks for the info Valerie 🤗
God bless ❤ XOXO
Amazing Video 💙 You
I was looking for the answer to this. I am a complete amateur. Thank you sooo much. I wonder if after scanning, one can print it in pieces. Then paste it all together. Then transfer that to a stretched canvas.
I have a painting that's like 4 feet x 4 feet. any tips how to get that scanned? thanks,
If I want to make it with a camera in which quality should I shoot it ?
Great video! What is the paint program that you use which allows you to layer images? Thanks! 🙏🏽
Does scanning be section and putting together method work for paintings done on canvas ? I’m wondering about whether it would be difficult for the texture of canvas showing through to be merged seamlessly.
Your super pretty
Thank you. What kind of paper are you using? I like it
Can you talk about when should an artist start a finished piece of artwork? I asked this question because I'm learning to draw realistic before styling but I want to do a finished art piece.
Why is scanning art literally the most annoying thing I’ve ever done
Hello ❤
How would I scan a 6ft by 6ft painting ?
Any advice if you have glitter or foil in your art?
I've been trying to figure out how to make my scans better quality. Thanks for the tips! Could you do a video on how to print something high quality? For example, when I print something, it tends to have lines on it for some reason, and I don't know how to stop it from doing that. Just wondering if you happened to know how. Thanks :)
Yeah you mean horizontal ink lines? I find that too with some of these Canon Printer's it's annoying. Maybe worth ordering some prints
Hello!!😺😽
Woo!!!
I realize that i'm late to the party here... but i have a couple questions.
1. Any advice for scanning a canvas piece? As i can't put the scanner lid over it because of the wood backing on the canvas.
2. Any tips for scanning colored pencil drawings? I found my scan was coming out very faded or looking like a photo with flash reflection.
Thank you
For things like this, I try using a camera and taking a photo... remember to defuse your lighting to lessen shadows.
@@ArtalaCarte ... Thank you for replying so fast. Guess i'll be looking into a new camera.
What software do you use?
unfortunately this doesn't work if you're drawing on heavy paper like 200 gsm and above, you willhave to press them on the scanner and the paper will fold.
can u draw a cat fighting?
Why doesn''t she answer the important question that folks are asking her ? Like what program is she using to stitch the scanned images of her work ? It's almost inaudible when she says it. So are you gonna tell us ??
You look so pretty i love you bb
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Too much talking and no help. Misleading title.
Lol those artworks aren’t large..