How to Improve Reference Photos
Do you know how to improve reference photos for use in creating client portraits? Carrie Lewis tells you how to “cure” basic problems such as too dark photos and awkward perspectives.
Creating Digital Line Drawings with GIMP
Creating line drawings from digital photos is one new tool technology makes available to artists. Carrie shares a few basic steps.
Removing Color from Digital Photos
Removing color from digital photos is one new tool technology makes available to artists. Carrie tell you how-to for two photo editors.
How to Square Up Photos in GIMP
Do you need to square up photos of your framed or unframed artwork? Learn how to square up photos in GIMP in six easy steps.
Preparing a Reference Photo
Preparing a reference photo for a portrait or any artwork is as important to the success of the artwork as using good tools and methods.
How to Find the Best Composition from Digital Photos on PhotoShop
How to Find the Best Composition from Digital Photos on PhotoShop describes how to try different compositions digitally before putting pencil to paper.
Process Digital Reference Photos in Photoshop
Knowing how to process digital reference photos is as important as knowing the best art materials. In this post, artist Carrie Lewis shows you how she makes basic adjustments using Photoshop 7 on a Macintosh.
Squaring Up Photos in Photoshop
Have you ever wished there was some way of squaring up photos in Photoshop? Especially photos of drawings that you want to use for marketing or your portfolio? Cheer up! There is! One of the more annoying aspects of using the computer for artwork is getting perfectly square photographs. Whether …
Putting a Drawing Grid on a Digital Photo
6 steps to put a grid over a reference photo using your computer and PhotoShop.
