Fantastic tips! For the "fresh eyes" one, I discovered that holding your painting up to a mirror will really change how you see it. Seeing it in reverse makes all the flaws come out.
Is it weird for a cartoonist that draws with markers to get an apron to feel more artisty? 😳 btw I LOVE your work! I’m saving up to buy one of your paintings!
I'm a little late but one of my favorite ways to get a fresh perspective that an art teacher taught me is to turn your piece and reference upside down. It helps you see the shapes in a different way because, for example, a face doesn't look like a face when it's upside down so your brain stops assuming things that aren't there.
for the problem of getting lost in your painting, i REALLY recommend looking at your piece through a mirror. if you don’t have an outside person on hand, looking in a mirror is almost equivalent if not better!
Robin sealark I just want you to know that I'm very very inspired by your work. You're my Inspiration when it comes to Art (really I'm serious) Thank you Robin! I hope you'll read this.
I’ve been stuck in an art rut recently and I’ve been watching SO MANY videos of yours that I love to help get some info and inspiration. Thank you for another great video! 💕
Hey!! One thing I've learned for 6:40 is taking a photo and use a mirroring effect. You can also literally hold up your painting in front of a mirror, and It will look completely fresh eyed to you. And you will spot things such as mistakes and proportion errors you didn't see before.
GOTTA ADD THIS! sorry if someone already said this but a great way to immediately get "fresh eyes" is to look at your piece in a mirror! mistakes become GLARINGLY obvious, especially with portraits and works of people in general. another one I've used is looking at the piece from different distances. it's a great substitute for when you can't take a picture, i used to do it a lot before i had a good camera phone.
Aw man, can I admire you more? You're the reason why I came back to painting after a long, looooong depressing time. I can't wait to finally be able to get one of your paintings as a sign of gratitude, as well as a constant reminder that painting is always there for me. Ah, I don't even know how to say it but your personality itself is so uplifting, I genuinely wish I could have a nice talk over a coffee with you. Thank you, Robin. And, hopefully without sounding creepy, did you get married? :) cuz I just noticed the name change. I wish you all the best, happy wave:)!
Yay Hoodie is back! Thanks for the tips and tricks! Do you have any recommendations on good but inexpensive cameras to take reference photos and photos of work?
A dslr from Connor or Nikon would be great. You can get one refurbished to cut costs or honestly a smart phone with a nice camera will work for photographing work as long as you have good lighting !
thank you for the tip on removing the masking tape with a heated hairdryer!! I always wondered what I was doing wrong, always tearing the paper, even when removing the tape really carefully!!! Thanks!
6:52 To look at something with a new fresh perspective, flip it upside down, or mirror it. That's the same effect we get when we have an image of ourself when we look at the mirror, but we think we look different on our phone camera.
1. Composition 2. Masking tapes 3. References 4. Transfer drawings/ tracing drawings 5. Premixing colours 6. Use the right surface 7. Contrast 8. Varnish 9. Get a fresh eye 10. Photograph well
I've been using masking tape for my art and protects since I was 8 and I freaking love it! Got an art on when you said it. I learned to draw using a glow desk, tracing pictures and it gave me a love for making art.
I’m going to have to watch this again. You’re a picture of the sunflower just kept drawing more to it. It is beautiful. Let me go ahead and say thank you for all the tips you’re giving me as I go back and watch them again 🙂🙃
Hey robin:),i've tried the tracing method a couple of times and i've recognized that it really helped me to produce a more realistic and detailed pieces, but sometimes i feel like it's cheating, what about you, don't you classify this method as cheating because sometimes i just feel like im not capable of drawing something so accurate,and tracing helps me to save time and go paint immediately and thats what im searching for:)
I've only discovered you in the last few days and not only are you informative, but you are also super funny and memorable! Thank you for your insight!!
Thank you! My favorite part is the colors on your 🎨 next to both the waves and mountains and streams. They were works of art and I hope you save and frame them!
Very helpful, thank you! Also regarding the masking tape, if you dont have something to apply heat, just put the masking on fabric, remove, reapply and repeat to lessen the adhesive
LOVE THIS!!! I'm going to share with my students. :) Can you make a video purely about the finished quality of an artwork and making it appear professional? Considering presentation (eg: framing) etc.
Subbed within seconds. Lady, you are the epitome of freaking ADORABLE, and obviously oozing talent right through the prodigal hoodie sleeves. I'm a fossil of 44 and just recently felt a brain-popping call to hurl myself into a canvas so I'm a bit overwhelmed. Thank you...you simply SHINE. 🌟
Nice video, I learned a thing or two. I loved step 4: trace someone else’s work. Lol you never clarified ... are you tracing a drawing you did earlier, or just “borrowing” a stock image outline?
I SO!! enjoy this artist (Robin Sealark)'s super helpful and importantly VERY POSITIVE "you can do this too!" tips so I put together this summary of where you can find each of her invaluable suggestions within the video including brief examples of what each tip is about (she includes more details throughout the video). Well worth watching. Here's a summary of where's what within this wonderful entertaining educational video by Artist Robin Sealark: First there is an introduction (reintroduction for many) to her lovely doppelganger assistant "Hoodie": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html Now to the 10 tips: 1. Composition (including balance): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html 2. Masking Tape (adds structure and more to your piece - don't forget the hair dryer!): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html 3. References (use a good reference for visual cues; don't rely on just memory): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html 4. Transfer Drawings (use tracing to have a solid structural base to improve your art): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html 5. Premixing Color (allows you to achieve color accuracy while using your reference (#3) for visual cues): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html 6. Use the Right Surface (Paper differences; textures, softness, etc. can make a difference - you might want to consider using Hoodie's method for choosing your paper of choice...Naaahhh! Ha ha!!): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html 7. Contrast (highlights and shadows can make a difference): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html 8. Varnish (consider the finish for protecting and the final look; glossy, etc.): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html 9. Get "Fresh Eyes" (Step away from your art and/or get input from someone else for a new perspective): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html !0. Good Photos of Your Art Piece (the importance of viewing using natural light, angles, in focus, and more): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWfQEM-35Dw.html Hope this is helpful
These are great tips, I stare at my work upside down for awhile if something is off but I can't tell what. This also works when I'm trying to decide if a piece is finished.
Woah! I just randomly stumbled upon this video (my first of your channel) and I am already a fan, Robin. Probably the fastest 'subscribe' I have ever hit. Now, onto bingeing on the rest!
