How to Make Prints of your Artwork!
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- In this tutorial, I show you step-by-step how I make my own prints. From taking the photo, to editing it in Photoshop, and ordering samples
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note to self; make the prints before selling the original next time haha
Relatable....
Yep! A difficult lesson to learn. LOL.
Once I repainted an excact replica cuz I didn’t want to sell the original
Omg I didn’t even think of this!!! Ah I’m so mad at myself
Jackie Cunningham 😮 oh no!
Loved your reasoning behind changing the signature on the print. “The original signature is reserved for the original painting! 👏
can you point out the time she points that out?
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I don't think I can do that.
Exactly! Will definitely try this tip :) it does make sense!
I AGREE I really do love that detail!
I am forwarding this video to my daughter who’s an artist. One thing I’ve learned about artists, is that you guys have the sharpest eye for color, hues, and tones. It freaks her out when the colors are “off” on a print. It usually looks fine to me!😄 I must say that I love living with an artist. I’ve learned to see things in a whole different way.
You are a great mom! Keep being you!
My mum was an artist and I used to love watching the process from nothing to something. Sometimes the artwork would look like nothing, or I would say to myself that's not looking right you need to change it. I didn't have the vision though. They would always get finished and have me thinking "Well I don't know shit bout art" 😂
This is such a wholesome comment!
From what u say u re great mom...
That's so sweet
I have been watching tutorials trying to figure out how to make prints of my artwork and THIS IS THE ONLY ONE I have found that has helped me tremendously. I HONESTLY appreciate you making this video and I can finally breathe !! lol seriously. Now off to make some prints of my paintings! Thank you!!!!
tip: print anything, edit your monitor colors so that it looks like the print. This way, when you edit the file, the filter across your screen will be good
How would you do this?
Ahhhh good tip
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You can set up your own filters in your photo-editing software.
If you set up one for each printer you use, when you put something in there that you need to print then pick the filter, you know how it should look and can tweak it.
There are tutorials on RUclips for most of the popular photo-editing softwares, though finding them can be challenging sometimes! I have one guy I go back to every time I need to learn another thing about my software, cos I know I understand what he's saying! 😂
This was so easy to follow- very clear and straightforward! Sometimes these videos have too much info or jargon and you made it easy for beginners to follow. Thank you!
Great info, look at setting your white balance with a gray card. That will eliminate allot of the color seeking you are having to do. The camera when set to auto white balance seeks a neutral gray tone to set it. With your wall being white it uses that as the 15% gray tone. Photographers commonly carry gray cards that they use to set WB in the given lighting condition. Your camera can do it I have a D810 and had a D7000 before all Nikons DSLRs will allow you to set the custom WB. This is great for taking pics in the snow as well, your snow will come out white and not have that blue cast you see in so many outdoor winter shots. Hope it saves you some editing and trips to the printer.
This is great advice @Jason's Trike Adventures. Thanks.
@@margaretowuadey I would advise using "manual" camera setting, setting your aperture for best image quality which is usually smaller than f/5.6 and somewhere around f/8 depending on lens. When doing reproduction work, set the camera to base ISO and compensate for the smaller aperture and ISO with a longer shutter speed. Later, invest in higher quality lens and higher resolution camera since you're printing near 20x30in prints, otherwise you're wasting the capability of your awesome printer. With the right printer and paper profile, you can get pretty accurate reproductions without many reprints. You're doing a kick a** job with an awesome channel and I hope you keep it up!
So much to learn. Would it be better just to get a photographer?
I am an artist as well and I would like to say this was extremely helpful and thank you for the representation. Always looking for black females to learn from on RUclips. Thank you!
Wow! I'm white and I'm learning from a black woman. I never even noticed she was black, I thought she was beautiful, knowledgeable, she has great teeth, great diction, I she has loads of intelligent information. Thank you M. Falconer, super great video :)
@@hljohn64 I think you missed the point... representation matters. She is beautiful, knowledgeable, has great diction, all of those things, and probably a ton of other amazing qualities we don't get to see. Me acknowledging her blackness or the fact that she is a woman and that she is reflecting a positive light that other black women can see themselves in and maybe encourage them to pursue their dreams (regardless of the lack of opportunities and representation) doesn't diminish any of those qualities or anything else about her. Google WHY REPRESENTATION MATTERS before you respond to this.
@Leona Bastet Did you read my reply to someone else saying the same thing before you commented under this??? I am going to say no because I already answered that question. My suggestion would be to read my reply and google "why representation matters" before replying again... or do it and don't reply again... either way is cool. Also, I don't miss a thing, I watch a lot of tutorials and most of them are by white men and women and they are extremely informative just like this one, which is why I wrote this comment. Also, would like to question why me mentioning her blackness bothers you so much, it's very telling of your mindset.
Great video... really really nice work... A few things to add.
The important thing about having white walls in the room you photograph the paintings is that depending on your light set up, you wont get any colored reflective light. If you had green walls for example, the bounced light might give a green hue to the photos, that you would then have to try and remove in processing the photos. At which point you get in to the nightmare of trying to rebalance the color to match the painting.
And...
Another quick tip is most cameras now have a remote app for your phone or tablet, for controlling the camera. This allows you to take the shot remotely, but more importantly, gives you a larger view of the image before taking the photo. This helps with keeping the shot squared and sharp.
And...
It's easier if the painting is directly behind your computer when editing. It's the same trick as painting a still life or model. You want as little distance for the travel of your eye between the two subjects. You can almost look at both things at exactly the same time and so see the direct comparison. Rather than having to check back and forth.
And... finally :D
What you want to do is get the color profile that your printer uses for printing and use that in your photo editing software... this makes a huge difference and means you will have a far closer representation of the print on screen, prior to printing samples, meaning there should be far less correction needed after you get the sample back. This cuts down on having to almost artificially change the image from the painting, so that the print will match the painting. It would have cut down a fair bit on the blue issue you had here for example.
It can also help to match the screens profile to the softwares profiles. So rather than adjusting brightness of the screen etc. by hand, you let the computer match the profile to the software being used and have it as a preset for editing.
it's still not perfect, but combined with the correct color profile it really helps with the prints.
As I say, amazing work, and really nice video. Not enough people share this side of being an artist.
Thank you so much for this video. My New Years resolution for the past like..3 or 4 years has been to actually make money as an artist and start selling prints. And every year I get overwhelmed with how I would even start. This video helped so much.
Hey! How has your journey been so far?
You can do it!
You are not alone! Lol
I’m even more overwhelmed watching this.
Thank you for breaking this down. This is a super intimidating process and you made it very accessible and gave a spectrum of options for those of us on a budget. Happy I found you!
This is hands down the most valuable video on RUclips! I've watched 20 other videos and didn't get half the information that you provided in this one! I'm so grateful for you taking the time to share this process with us. I knew the steps, but I learn by seeing, and this was so perfectly laid out. Also, I love the way you speak when giving out information, you are very concise and clear, unlike the videos where they talk super fast or speed up the video and you aren't able to take in the information. Thank you again, I can't wait to watch more from you!
i was looking for a quick ten minute video but i love how thorough and straight to the point you are! you’re giving months/years worth of education!!
This is the best, most thorough explanation of how to prepare prints as I've ever seen. 👍
I like the fact you are explaining everything in detail, you are a good teacher and artist.
Besides a phenomenal artist, you are a great instructor. Thank you for your video.
Thank you for making this. I was so clueless how to turn my paintings into prints but now I have a plan how to tackle it. Helped me so much ❤
I absolutely love your detailed step by step explaining. I actually downloaded this video, because I love it so much XD Thank you so so much
You're sooo gorgeous btw
I came here because my brother is in prison and for a few years he's been asking to print his drawings. I truly believe his art belongs on t shirts, posters and all that good stuff. So thank you for having me here.
Hi listen I am a professional photographer with 34 years of experience. I enjoyed your video however, I think you’re leaving one thing out. If you calibrate your monitor and use color profiles, your monitor will be exactly like the print and you won’t have to go through the time and expense to make adjustments every time. You need to match the color profile of your output to the color profile of the printer. Ask your printer if they provide a ICC profile for their output. Then you convert your output to the color profile of the printer you should get a perfect match the first time.
Can you explain how to do that,.fpr someone like me who has very little knowledge about this kind of technicalities? Thank you in advance!
Thank you
You make the BEST how to videos. Natural teacher!
Thank you for this video. You have answered all my questions about printing my art. Your sharing your knowledge and experience is invaluable. Thank you once more.
This is the BEST print making video I’ve ever seen on RUclips!! Thank you so much for sharing your process!!! When I have tried to make prints I always struggle with light glare with shiny acrylic. But I’ve never used Lightroom so I’ll definitely try. Do you see the grain of the canvas in your prints at all? Do you leave them usually or photoshop them out? It bothers me when I can see the grain in my own prints
I usually leave the grain. It doesn't bother me that much, I think it adds character!
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I like the look of the grain.
This is so helpful. I've been struggling with the photos I take of my art. It never looks like the painting. Always felt guilty about editing the photo but I'm going to do it with reckless abandon now.
Yesss. I like your attitude. Lol
Love your screen name too.:-)
Just saw your video for the first time and being a Torontonian myself, just love your take on your whole process that you take that goes into your masterpieces! Your art is definitely on 🔥 big ups to #torontoartist #artlife
This is exactly what I was looking for thank you!!!
This video is a lifesaver. I have attempted photographing my art and getting prints and I screwed it up. Thanks to your tutorial, I see where my errors were and I feel confident I can make it happen now. Thank you thank you thank you ❤️
I have been painting for a few years and finally found the courage to sell my work. Your video and your tips were exactly what I was looking for to start this dream. Your arts are amazing and so are your care for them! Congratulations! I'm already your fan!
I just came across your channel can’t believe I didn’t come across you sooner. Love you already! Can’t wait to sit down and binge watch! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent! The ability to teach (well) is truly a gift and wow you got it! The world needs more people like you! God bless you and may ALL your dreams come true 💗💗💗
Okay, this is not only extremely helpful, but needed to say You have the most velvety, easy to listen to voice ever.
Your work is strikingly beautiful.
I did not knooooow thank you for sharing this information! We need more ppl like you in the world. May GOD continue to bless you and prosper you in the name of JESUS! 🙏🏾🙌🏾
I agree!!!
I really appreciate you showing your whole journey about sampling, instead of making those who don't know think it always comes out right on the first attempt. And how picky you are about getting the colors as close to the original as possible. I do that, too, I'm glad I'm not the only one who won't rest until it's as close as it can get.
As an artist this video is exactlyyyy what I needed. You’re the goat for this free game sis❤
Amazing tutorial, very concise. I appreciate that you explained everything in such a respectful manner and gave examples of more affordable options for those who don't have the money to buy additional gear.
I have been dying to learn how to make my own prints. You have given me such great information I did not previously think about. Thanks again!
This was SO helpful. Thanks so much for the equipment list, settings, and other details. I thought I'd need to watch a bunch of videos to collect the info for this, but you covered it all right here. Thanks again 👍🏾
YOU ARE A SAVIOR!!! This is the BEST art print video on RUclips. You do an amazing job at explaining everything step by step. I am eternally grateful to you. Love and light
Came to the video to learn how to make prints from my art.. but ended up following you because your art is amazing! Beautiful art!
The most useful and detailed video in this category I've ever seen. Great job !
Thank you for being so willing and open in sharing what methods work for you! It is very very helpful considering how much information is out there! Artists such as myself that are new to getting started appreciate your transparency!
I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF THIS! Thank you so much for sharing!
This video was EXTREMELY helpful and insightful! Thank you for sharing!!
This is making my heart smile! I'm so happy for you!
This is so wonderful. I am using this with my high school art class next week to look at photography of art and art marketing.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This is the first video that explains perfectly what I need to do to reproduce my art. Thank you again!
You are so natural and graceful on the video. Impressive. Love your explanations. Thanks for all the tips..
I came for a tutorial and ended up falling in love, that voice is gorgeous
I love your work! - tiny suggestion - If you use a retractable steel ruler to find the height of the middle of the canvas and move the height of the centre of the lens to that height, and then do the same with the centre of the canvas from the wall to the right, and put the lens centre at the same distance from the wall, you should minimise the stretching you have to do to with software to make the image square, as it should be very near to spot on in the digital image. Lenses generally get sharper images as you stop down. Usually having the lens wide open will produce the softest image you can get. That said it's working great for you!
This is the best tutorial for print making I have found, and I've watched so many! I only wish I had found it sooner. Thank you!
Thank you SO much for this video. I am looking to make prints of my first ever art piece and this was the most detailed and helpful video I have come across so far.
Your channel is SO underrated,. You have a great way of teaching and explaining things. I’m so happy I found you!
The painting is really beautiful. Thank you for making this video, it was so helpful becuase I'm looking into selling my own prints 🙏
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I think you're tremendous, and thank you for showing us your steps in turning out a desirable product. Good work, and good video.
And it's another one!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Excellent and informative video.
your art is beautiful. I’m thinking about starting my own clothing brand using my own art. thank you so much !!
Have you started? How is it going?
THANK YOU!! This video cane right on time! I’ve been wanting to make prints of my art for a while now 🙏🏼
Very helpful tutorial. Love the Rihanna pic with the contrast colors you used. Great artistic eye.
Thank you - this was very insightful. And I love the thought behind original signature for original work. Will likely implement for my future work.
This is so informative thank you! From one Toronto artist to another ♡
Third time's a charm! Learned a lot from you! Thanks! I was told in my Graphic Design studies to look at your final work in B&W to check the darks and lights and make the adjustments in that mode. Try doing prints in B&W , too! You are talented. (O's chin looks a tad big.)
Hi, I am a new artist (fluid art) and I have been trying to figure how to make prints of my paintings. After watching your video, I am excited about the prospect of making my own prints. You are an excellent teacher and I look forward to seeing more of your videos!
Am also starting my fluid art soon ...how is it going?
@@goldenstar9379 The fluid art is going well. I am incorporating acrylic transfer into the artwork and dabbling a little with mixed media. It is all so exciting and I know I will have to focus on a method, but right now I am enjoying it all.
@@southernbaker ...That’s good at least you have started.Congratulations
You are an amazing artist! Great video very helpful, Thank you
I love this video.
I’m an up and coming artist and you’ve just gained a fan!
Wow ❤ The amount of effort you put in the whole process is so incredible! And the video was way too helping and informative! Thank You. :)
You’re so beautiful and I love how you explain everything in so much depth. I’m hooked on your videos already. 😁 I’m just now debuting my art online and I’m hoping to start making art videos for RUclips. You’ve def inspired me!
oh my god i saw your art on instagram! i didnt know you have a youtube channel :0
LOVE everything about this video. Color is important. Also, using the same printer during samples and final product... I would imagine.
Thanks for all the detailed info and demos. Awesome and really helpful
I've been working on prints for my work for years! That said, I'm turning the pieces into a colouring book, and the coloured prints I'm making of them, I'm digitizing by redrawing them all in a drawing program. I think you did it the much easier way lol. That said, I wouldn't be able to make a colouring book out of it if I didn't redraw it digitally. ^-^
Your work is amazing! Im thinking of making prints of my charcoal drawings. I usually sell originals. Sometimes i keep taking pictures over and over until it looks just right. I know what you mean by lighting. Great tips! I dont know if its something i can do online(make and order prints) or better to go to a print shop. I think i have 1 or 2 in the area. If I can do it online what companies are better to go with? pros and cons of going to a print shop vs online
I KNOW this video took a long time so i appreciate the major effort in showing us the process. Your work is beautiful and I look forward to using your tips with my work too! Thanks a bunch.
Beautiful work - love your painting.
This was so helpful, simple, and clear -- thank you so much! I'm learning how to do digital paintings / prints because I felt like my phone wasn't good enough to take pictures with lol. But honestly after watching you break down everything in your video I'm more confident in just taking straight photos of my canvas paintings. TYSM!
If I may ask, what type of paper do you use for your prints? I used 100 lb text for my 11x14. I feel like its ok, but would also like to know your opinion so I can improve next time.
They’re stunning! You’re clearly a very talented artist. Great tutorial too, ty!! I was wondering a few things after watching, like what type of paper is that, & is that a glossy finish you’re using?
I’m a fairly new artist who needs to make quality prints of some of my canvas paintings, bc some people are asking to buy from me. I only began painting to feel better, & never expected to be selling my work.
I was wondering if this requires a printer who specializes in artwork? I wondered if you had your prints done in Giclee or inkjet? I was also hoping you might give some info on printing costs, & do you pass them on entirely to your customers? Is that standard? Thank you for DBT advice you can give 😊
Thank you I needed this so much! I just made a piece of art and a lot of people want prints! My savior!
This is instantly one of my favorite all time videos and channels. ☀️
You have incredible talent! There are a lot of us who would like more details on the paper you use for your prints. Can you let us know the weight and finish? It looks like a luster finish because it doesn’t have a weird glossy look. Is this right? A luster finish? Also, can you tell us the weight of the paper? Thanks so much! Of course we want to know the name of your printer, but you’re probably reluctant to share. Don’t blame you on that!
I agree with you.. WHITE Walls are great... it bounces off the light...
Super helpful and informative. As a noob, I really appreciate your attention to detail!
I think its really smart that you do that with your signature. That way a true M. Falconer fan will know which piece of yours is a genuine original or just a print.
"When my spirit told me" right on!
Hi Melissa,
How did you obtain permission to use celebrity images for your art? I would like to paint certain musicians, but was told I need to get permission to use their images.
You do not need permission to create another work of art. Ppl cannot copyright their faces. You may run into problems if you take someone else’s work (ie a photograph) and put it in your work, or claim it as your own. A painting is an entirely independent piece of work even if you are using a photo as a reference. Hope that helps!
@@CikisHelyzet but like the Rihanna image, could the photographer sue her for using their photograph to paint then sell?
I think you can use photos as a reference for art, but not copying exactly if its copyrighted. I asked one of my favorite photographers on instagram if i would be able to use her photos to draw and maybe sell, and she told me that they were copyrighted so i wouldnt be able to
Incredible work. Definitely will be buying some in the next couple of weeks.
You are insanely talented. Blown away. Wow!!!! ❤
Once I googled how to make copies of painting I’m pretty sure the fbi thinks I’m gon sell a counterfeit painting 🥸🤣🤣
Artists and writers probably end up on some list 😂
@@Cypresssina 😂
Hey, great work! Do you have to ask permission to sell celebrity likeness prints? Sort of model release form?
I was wondering the same. Great video!
I was curious about this too!
No you don’t
The answer is yes, i think she's going to get in trouble selling prints... if you are creating fan art whether for profit or not, any copyrighted character or use of trademark in a description or title without prior written consent from the copyright owner, then selling fan art is illegal but making fan art is not illegal.
No. Art is protected by copyright laws as long as your art is not an exact reproduction of the original. If she used a picture from a photo she found online and put it on a shirt, that would be an issue. Her artwork is original and therefore is hers under copyright laws. Also, public figures tend to be subject to public domain laws.
This video is from almost a year ago but this has been so incredibly helpful!!
This is the most comprehensive video on printing artwork I've seen. Thank you!
My only problem is finding a place to make prints and putting those prints on a canvas, like I can do all of that myself I just need a place to print large copies
Same here....heck, the only space I have to even make art is on my cramped desk xD
A million videos on this subject and yours is the one that inspired me to create again.
You have THE BEST tips in this video. And you explain everything sooo well
Wow thank you so much for your information. I'm an artist but I've never sold prints only original paintings. Again thank you from the bottom of my heart.
This video was keystone in helping me get my prints made. thank you very much.
Thank you sooooooooooooooo much for this video! I have been wanting to make prints of my work but didn't know how to go about doing so. This video was fantastic!
Thanks for sharing all of this info, it’s so useful for a guy like me who is curious to try making prints for the first time. Although the process may seem quite lengthy and complicated you certainly know how to get it done like a pro. 👍🏻
Thank you so much! I’ve started working on the process of printing my digital illustrations, this is so useful
Such a comprehensive tutorial. Really decent. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! Extremely comprehensive and helpful. I'm very appreciative.