IMPROVE your ARTWORK using this SIMPLE MIRROR Trick!

One of my favorite tricks to help see my paintings or drawings differently is to look at them through a mirror. This works so well to quickly spot mistakes, inaccurate proportions, and incorrect values. I learned this simple trick a long time ago and still find myself using it every single day. The modern approach to this is to take a quick photo of your painting with your phone and flip it horizontally in a photo editor. However, a good old hand held mirror is still my go-to. Try it for yourself on your next painting or drawing. I guarantee you that'll you spot something that you didn't notice before. Best of luck in your paintings!
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[@Fancylooks]

I am in love with your art., so delicate, so detailed, just wonderful.

[@theartworkshop]

I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks so very much!

[@jc2200]

Never thought of this trick! Done the upside down! Stepping away! Walking away etc., great tip thank Mark and Have a great weekend! 👊🏽👍🏽✌🏽

[@theartworkshop]

Thanks JC! Ah yes, the upside down trick is one of my favorites too. The mirror is really helpful for me. Have a great weekend as well!

[@basselstineart]

Great idea. I do this all the time with digital art. Never thought how to do it with traditional pieces.

[@theartworkshop]

me too! I love flipping the canvas when drawing in photoshop. thanks!

[@martinfinster9899]

VERY simple and effective tip. I use a similar method listening to music to pick out a part I'm learning. Turn on music, go into another room and listen to the difference.

[@theartworkshop]

that's awesome. I bet you hear a pretty big difference in the lower frequencies in another room. I'll try that someday- thanks!

[@kenbarton3136]

I do take photos at every stage but never tried the mirror. Will be doing that in the future.
Your drawings are fantastic.

[@theartworkshop]

Thanks so much Ken! Yeah, try it out. It has help me tremendously over the years.

[@UserZO5672]

Great tip!! I’ve recently starting watching your videos, as I am entering into the realm of airbrushing 3D prints. I just wanted to let you know I appreciate your channel with your valuable insight. Thank you for what you do!

[@theartworkshop]

that's awesome- thanks so much!

[@louisliguore7199]

Another great tip, I will give it a try. Thanks!

[@theartworkshop]

Thanks Louis! I use it everyday

[@cyrilpreece2658]

Great idea Mark - thanks for sharing. I also love your graphite drawing, so realistic. You are one talented artist my friend. My paint brushes are tucked away safely for now as I much prefer the journey with the airbrush although I do enjoy to draw still and do so as it provides a good clean break especially now as I had a major screw up with Walter White after many hours af trying the techniques out. I will do that one again sometime in the near future.

[@theartworkshop]

Thanks so much Cyril. Your painting was looking great! I'm sure you can pull it together. No painting is ever lost, but I agree sometimes it's best to start something new to get excited about painting.

[@RalphKramden-q4t]

I'm a squinter and a mirror looker!! Sometimes I'll also just look at it upside down. Any way you can get a fresh look and different perspective. Different angle, so to speak. Otherwise your eyes get used to what they see and they no longer really "see". They need the change up.

[@theartworkshop]

so well said, Kirk! I agree it's all about trying to get that different perspective.

[@jlesquer]

That's a great advice thanks for sharing! BTW what amazing drawings 😮 I would love to see a video tutorial for those 😊

[@theartworkshop]

Thank you so much- absolutely! I will 100% be adding advanced graphite drawing tutorials in the future. Been planning a few of them for a while now.

[@magcolor]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@theartworkshop]

thanks mag!

[@markwakeley3835]

I love to watch your videos. You are such a talented artist. My artistic abilities are, unfortunately, on the other end of the spectrum although I have learned a lot and have improved somewhat, especially with airbrushing. Do you have a web site where we can go to see and maybe purchase some of your artwork? I would love to see more of your work.

[@theartworkshop]

Thanks so much Mark! I actually feel the same as you do. I too am never satisfied with my work, but I keep on trying and hope you are doing the same.
For now, I only have youtube. I had a website for so many years, but never found it to be of any help . Plus is was so expensive. I'll eventually get a new one set up but only being on youtube has been kind of fun for me.

[@troyweaver7192]

Hi , just wondering what you use project your images on gesso like what brand etc…
Thanks
Troy
I find you chanel a lot of help thx

[@theartworkshop]

thanks! I'm old school and use a grid to draw out my images.