Using a Lightbox to Draw a Portrait
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Hi everyone! In the last video I posted, I showed the lightbox I bought. You can basically use a lightbox to trace a photograph, lettering, a drawing, etc. In today's video, I show how I used it to make a pencil drawing from a photograph of my daughter taken when she was little. I also talk about some tips, techniques, and why in the world you might want to trace a photo.
I hope you enjoy the video! Thanks for watching! :-) xo Jaime
This video is filmed with: iPhone 6s (I know, right?? Good times 🤣)
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Thank you for the video. It was really helpful. I will be ordering one of these right away!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck with your lightbox and if you ever have questions or need inspiration on using it, feel free to let me know!
Beautiful❤... I just ordered a light pad, can't wait to get started... thank you for the tutorial... I really had no idea of how I was going to use it.
You’re welcome! Good luck with your light pad. I did another video on my channel on how you can use it to practice drawing skills if you are looking for more ideas on what to do with it!
Thanku ❤ very helpful for me
So glad to hear this was helpful to you! Thanks for watching 😊
Love this.
Thank you!
thats so epic! you've convinced me to buy a lightbox. your art is so beautiful!!
Aww thank you! Good luck with your lightbox 😊
Love your vids 👍
Beautiful 😍
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you! you gave me an idea!
That’s awesome! 🤩
I love this ty but i was wondering can u do one with colored pencils so i can get a hang od how it will look? ty again
Sure! I will be happy to do that. I can probably have a colored pencil video ready to go sometime in March 🙂
@@JaimeLeighArt ty so much
@@bettymarrone7386 Here is the colored pencil video if you are interested! ruclips.net/video/cLHbzn6Xc58/видео.html
@@JaimeLeighArt thats awesome ty so much
Thank you Jamie for showing just what and how is possible! I would like to do a portrait from my son - I thought putting the photo into grid lines may help me with it, but now know that instead of free drawing or grid lines, I will use the lightbox.
You mentioned the not using of any photos etc. I would not do so, I think its an ethical question, but certainly, just copying a portrait, is also a fraud, or not Francis? Even though only the perfect copy or use of the such is counted as a fraud? I think, if it is only for your personal growth and understanding - by no means selling it, it is ok to use the light box. People have been copying since probably always! Can't see what the fuss is about if it is to be used as learning and understanding, I reiterate- not selling it!
Don't think its right that you get the blame blame Jamie! 🙏💕
I have done the grid line technique in the past for a few portraits and it does work, but the lightbox does make things much easier. I would never advocate using a lightbox to trace and sell someone else’s work, but for working with your own photos and practicing skills it is a fantastic tool! My art mentor was a professional illustrator for 30 years and the lightbox was one of his main resources because it allowed him and the other illustrators to work quicker. Plus, once you learn skills with the lightbox it can help you draw freehand more accurately, too! I hope you do try the portrait of your son, I think you will really enjoy it. Let me know if there are any lightbox videos you wish to see also - I am always happy to take a suggestion and turn it into a video! Have a great day and thank you for watching my videos 😊
@@JaimeLeighArt I will - thank you so much Jamie. Really appreciate the fast answer and the help - I can cleatly understand how it helps develope ones talent, the knowledge, the understanding and definately faster - I would say you had an excellant mentor .Many thank for making these videos for us, they are uttetly fascinating - I never realised what a jewel of help I had brought. Am looking forward to trying it put, also the rest of the many videos you have accomplisched for us - the eyes project you did is just so amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏💕
I didn't know Tracing required skills!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s tracing with style! 😆 Not saying it’s any sort of fine art but it can help train your brain to see what’s actually there instead of what your brain thinks it’s seeing. 🤷🏻♀️ You should try it, it’s fun!
@@JaimeLeighArt To trace someone else work and portray it as your own is fraud.
@@francishooper9548 this is my own work. I took the photograph, it’s of my daughter.
So tape and a B&W photo is all I need to start tracing?
Hi, the short answer is “kind of,” with the longer answer being that having a lightbox, photo, blank paper, pencil and tape is all you really need to start tracing. Of course, you can use more supplies if you choose, but for practicing with drawing on a lightbox, the list above is all you really need!
@@JaimeLeighArt thank you!
Do you recommend a color photograph or just black and white?
You can actually use either but a black and white photo could make it easier to see the lines. I would say test it out if you can - just put the photo on the light box with your art paper over it and turn the light box on. If you find you are having trouble seeing the lines or dark and light areas, you may be better off going with a black and white version. If it’s a digital photo you can use an app or photo editor to change it to black and white and see if that works better for you. Hope that helps!
Your not explaining the light box use for me .
Hi, this video was more of a demonstration/introduction. I have a playlist of lightbox videos on my channel that go more in depth if you are interested here: ruclips.net/p/PLtL7cDz7TPznMU7wRAguZgdz9CPbW9Dog
Thanks ,will check it out all the best to you.
@@joypurchase7728 Absolutely, I hope you find them helpful. Also if you’re wondering anything specific that I don’t cover, just leave a comment and I can make a video on it. Have a great day!
Hi could you help me please
Sure, how can I help?
@@JaimeLeighArt do u use the light pad for shading I am no good at shading I use the light pad to do the out line just need to get the shading right
@@chrisnortcliffe3663 yes, you can absolutely use the light pad to help you with shading. I have some other videos where I show that, they’re all listed under my lightbox playlist, like the one about using a lightbox to make different textures- it’s all basically just shading. That’s a great video idea, though …I’ll add it to my list!
@@JaimeLeighArt ooooo ace thank you so much I just find the shading really hard to do
Real artist doesn't trace images.
Actually, that is inaccurate- I was taught by an artist who worked at an advertising agency for 30 years as an illustrator and he and most other illustrators used tracing daily. Artists throughout history have traced also, including Picasso, Degas, Andy Warhol and Leonardo da Vinci. Tracing is a valuable skill and learning tool for beginning artists, as well as a time saver for professionals who work to deadlines. Now, tracing someone else’s work and selling it as one’s own is unethical and wrong, but that’s not what this video showcases. This is me using a lightbox to trace a photo I took myself. Clearly, we can agree to disagree on this, but on my channel I support art in all its forms and strongly disagree that there is only one way to be a “real artist.” Have a good day.