tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post7687630402943282682..comments2023-08-04T02:58:07.455-07:00Comments on charmaine olivia's diary : Eternal Summercharmaine oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11991825470063108371noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-71306951133260679052011-03-08T07:55:25.310-08:002011-03-08T07:55:25.310-08:00Hey Charmaine, sorry this is a late comment but ho...Hey Charmaine, sorry this is a late comment but how do you keep the image sharp when you scan? My scanner won't focus on the image properly unless it fits into the 8.5x11 "guide" lip thingy. If I set the painting on top, it's all blurry. Does your scanner not have the "lip" part?JUURIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719479562409611489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-87145729014738108812010-08-19T05:25:57.779-07:002010-08-19T05:25:57.779-07:00That is some insane tattoo details! Thanks for sho...That is some insane tattoo details! Thanks for showing your process. Helps alot. We can do it too! Do you edit the final piece in photoshop after? Or it's done just like thatPeter Fonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526294471954982339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-25919580760185589992010-08-10T15:38:11.723-07:002010-08-10T15:38:11.723-07:00Hi! This is my first visit to your blog, and I do ...Hi! This is my first visit to your blog, and I do love to find process posts! I've been experimenting with the same thing at the moment... You want to protect the paint from the wood, but then no sealers seem to be nice to paint over.<br /><br />Thought I might just let you know something that I read somewhere... the GAC-100's apparently the best for sealing since it protects against rising stains from the wood, but if you don't like the surface it leaves, you can try going over that with a matte medium to give it a tiny bit more grip for the paint. <br /><br />You can also build up a few layers and sand it if you'd prefer an extra smooth surface. I haven't tried it myself yet, but I'm hoping it's a solution!!<br /><br />Good luck with your show :) And around the corner from your house sounds perfect!!Alex Louisahttp://www.alexlouisa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-76192294360278712112010-08-10T12:42:55.976-07:002010-08-10T12:42:55.976-07:00i just found you via artist a day on google home p...i just found you via artist a day on google home page....i am smitten!! you are inspirational!!!!!!!!!! much love and happiness to you -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-15372701150278851052010-08-10T10:54:05.230-07:002010-08-10T10:54:05.230-07:00I go through all the trouble of scanning because i...I go through all the trouble of scanning because it looks soooo much better than a photograph. I've only recently started scanning my paintings, because it looks x309243 better than the best photograph i've ever been able to get. I would love to get it done professionally, but seeing as I dont have a car in SF it makes lugging paintings around the city kind of difficult. It's worth the hour it takes to scan and put the pieces together in photoshop. I don't mind it so much :)charmaine oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11991825470063108371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-66648733074189624512010-08-10T10:49:11.774-07:002010-08-10T10:49:11.774-07:00Charmaine you just made my day --- I'm so glad...Charmaine you just made my day --- I'm so glad my recommendation of GAC100 worked out so beautifully for you! She's absolutely gorgeous and that halo just glows. Wish I could come see your upcoming show in person!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17683543215785285736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-35224813482904828982010-08-10T08:20:21.829-07:002010-08-10T08:20:21.829-07:00I can't believe you go through all that with t...I can't believe you go through all that with the scanning! I'm curious why you don't get it professionally scanned, I don't know that I'd have the patience. <br />But AS USUAL, beauuuutiful work. ♥labyrinthinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03625505328855664502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-3546286399500573472010-08-10T02:35:25.283-07:002010-08-10T02:35:25.283-07:00Amazing, it's great that you share the process...Amazing, it's great that you share the process. Good luck with the exhibition!<br /><br />xxtobaccoandleatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464728833485104949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-10198826235990957442010-08-09T21:37:43.972-07:002010-08-09T21:37:43.972-07:00I really love these pieces, but instead of scannin...I really love these pieces, but instead of scanning them so tediously, I seriously suggest learning how to photograph them. It isn't hard at all and so much less work than all these layers and maneuvering the piece over such a small scanning bed. Plus you really don't need any fancy equipment.<br /><br />Check out this photo:<br />http://www.larry-bolch.com/ephemeral/PhotographingPaintings.jpg<br /><br />Any questions I can help with don't hesitate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-65047414510000893412010-08-09T19:22:13.958-07:002010-08-09T19:22:13.958-07:00I've been a fan of your art for a couple years...I've been a fan of your art for a couple years now. I first found you on Etsy when I started my shop. I have to say, it is really nice to hear about your processes and get a little back story. Thank you for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189121551535228732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-23394739394121235092010-08-09T18:30:31.753-07:002010-08-09T18:30:31.753-07:00@Kathleen yes I adjust each layer, erasing certain...@Kathleen yes I adjust each layer, erasing certain portions and rotating slightly if need be. I do this until the edges line up perfectly. which can be a while :p<br /><br />@herman and ivy Yes I paint from reference photos :)charmaine oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11991825470063108371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-45765504642732608582010-08-09T18:16:51.884-07:002010-08-09T18:16:51.884-07:00Lovely work! Was just wondering if you paint from ...Lovely work! Was just wondering if you paint from a reference pic, or is it all from your imagination?<br />Sara.herman and ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812803004429222129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-82959548555364609322010-08-09T17:34:19.558-07:002010-08-09T17:34:19.558-07:00Beautiful! One you get everything scanned in do yo...Beautiful! One you get everything scanned in do you just adjust each layer at a time in Photoshop to get a seamless image?And Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09788093061517651693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-36938144297910213482010-08-09T17:27:55.760-07:002010-08-09T17:27:55.760-07:00These process posts are SO interesting to me! Than...These process posts are SO interesting to me! Thanks for taking the time to do them.Christinahttp://perfectlaughter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-12409746021760194062010-08-09T17:14:06.712-07:002010-08-09T17:14:06.712-07:00OMG! this was VERY helpfull! because i'm going...OMG! this was VERY helpfull! because i'm going to start a series of paintings about the maya calendar ad i wished a lot to made the pices on wood. Didn't know about that layer of primer! and thank you so much for the recomendation (:<br /><br />Thank you so much Honney! ;D<br />Keep the good work! <br /><br />Regards <br />Rocío.Denarmen illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00528594676598597229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268512227967797233.post-2641941743771984592010-08-09T16:42:53.224-07:002010-08-09T16:42:53.224-07:00breathtaking...
thank you for sharing
xoxobreathtaking...<br />thank you for sharing<br />xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com