Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Scribble Picnic





Victorian Buttoned-down Shoes 


Original Sketch

One of the reasons I digitalize my sketches is that I seem to lose a lot of detail and color in the scanning process ... if anyone knows a way to avoid that, I am all ears :)

15 comments:

Unknown said...

We had the same idea!

Unknown said...

About losing detail in your scans: looks like you are scanning the whole sketchbook, which would keep the scanner lid from closing and allow in too much light. Scanner lids are also made to press the image against the glass and smooth the material somewhat. If you don't want to take the sketch out of the binding, you might try draping some dark fabric over the scanner. The other option is to skip the scanner if it isn't a flat piece, simply take a photo instead.

Latane Barton said...

I use photoshop to auto correct, that brings out those details.

Christine said...

Maybe you could check your scanner settings. I remember 300dpi being a good resolution. Your buttoned up shoes are so cute, nice job!

Wanda said...

I love that old style. I would fit into that era. You've done a lovely job. Sorry, I only do the old fashioned watercolors with paint and brush...never done any think digital.

GalleryJuana said...

beautiful sketch and love the style you've illustrated.

Are you scanning at 300 dpi? Also, sometimes I lose detail and clarity when my paper is not lying flat on the scanner like when I'm scanning a page in a book or my journal.

Love your digitized version too!

Elephant's Child said...

Goodness you are clever...

Lorraine said...

What a throw back those shoes are! I really like the scene you've created.

pilch92 said...

Very nice sketch.

Janis Cox said...

Great picture. I love the old boots. And those ideas are good. Yes 300 dpi. Your computer scanner might be set for 25 dpi. And I use Photoshop to brighten and get the right colours.
Blessings
Janis

joeks said...

She's lovely! Aren't we glad not to have all those buttons on our shoes now?

Michael said...

Hey you and Paula on Instagram had the same idea and that would have never occurred to me. Great idea. Dainty sketch. Sorry about the scanning though--it can be tricky getting the lighter colours in particular.

Alexandra MacVean said...

Beautiful dress and fab shoes! :)

Serena Lewis said...

Lovely take on the theme, Andrea!

Mary said...

Such a great idea for the theme - I love the old-fashioned buttoned boots!

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