How to Draw with a LIGHT BOX // ELICE LED Light Pad Demo & Review

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A light pad is a great way of creating an outline image, professional artist Paul Hopkinson shares how to use one.
I was very kindly sent an LED Light Pad by Elice (amzn.to/36eUu54). In this video I share how to use a light pad, and I review the one that I received as I use it to draw out the outline image of a dog's eye. Producing an outline image in this way works very well for watercolor, as it enables me to get straight to the painting process. Whilst drawing an image freehand is my preferred method, the limitations on my time as a professional artist really prevent me from doing this too often.
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00:00 How to draw with a light box / light pad
00:35 Unboxing the Elice LED Light Pad
01:29 Reviewing the Elice LED Light Pad
05:04 Switching on the light pad and adjusting the brightness
06:46 Using the light pad to draw an outline image for a watercolor painting
08:18 Making the light pad even brighter
11:36 Looking at the image I have drawn using the light pad
12:31 Using the light pad with different paper thicknesses
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@mikedeal6581 2 года назад

Just discovered your wonderful channel a wek or so ago! I use a larger A3 panel so I can use for bigger paintings, (not same brand), but I also buy 60gsm paper as it's slightly thinner than the usual 80gsm printer paper which helps when tracing. Not look back since purchasing. Now looking for to having a go at your "fine art" painting!!

@TheDevonArtist 2 года назад

Hi Mike, thank you very much for that. Yes, I have some old thinner paper so it is maybe around the 60gsm range as well, as you say, it'd much easier to see everything. :-)

@BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS 3 года назад

I’m so glad you turned off the lights. I discovered that too. I’m not thrilled with my light box. But it’s helpful. I’ve done it directly on watercolor paper. Now I’ll use paper then transfer. It does help with proportions I so enjoy your style of sharing and teaching. 🖌🖼❤️

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

Thank you very much BarBara. Yes, as you say, turning off the light makes a big difference, plus a thin sheet of printer paper as well. Paul 🎨

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

*Do you use a light pad or light box* for transferring your outline image? Are you interested in other ways of transferring an outline image, if you are could I suggest this video next: bit.ly/2Tqi0Jb

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

@Pencil art with Tom Thank you :-)

@EdnaCloud 3 года назад

Great demo. I used to use a lightbox, an excellent tool for accuracy so no faffing about with drawing and helping to get straight on to the painting. If it saves time use it. It's not cheating (someone told me it was) it's the painting process that really matters if you want to achieve realistic work. There lies the skill. Love your videos, always look forward to them

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

Thank you so much Elizabeth, that's very kind of you to say. Yes, I agree, light boxes do have a good place within our arty supplies, and one I will always have at hand, albeit....with the curtains closed! LOL Paul 🎨

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

@Pencil art with Tom Tom, extremely well said, thank you for saying exactly the way I feel about this question as well. Paul 🎨

@bruceosborne1892 2 года назад

Excellent video, Paul. Thanks!

@TheDevonArtist 2 года назад

Thank you Bruce. :-)

@karenfinneganart2480 3 года назад

I use a light box and have never looked back. I have always had trouble with proportions and since that magical lightbox arrived in the mail (not the same brand) my paintings have improved tenfold

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

Thank you Karen. They are very handy and as I mention in my video for a number of uses. I have two different makes, but they work the same and are about the same brightness. Paul 🎨

@RC.- 3 года назад

I just want to say your the type of person I would sit and chat with, perhaps share a meal. You have a beautiful talent, such exquisite art! Many blessings from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

What a very lovely and kind thing to say RandomKS! Thank you for watching my videos here, Paul 🎨

@jpettafor100 3 года назад

I love my light pad. It was fantastic for getting pictures of houses onto the 140lb paper in order to do pen and ink paintings of people's houses or cottages. I also use it when mounting watercolour paintings onto wooden panels. Put the panel on the light pad, light it up, and then you can see the shadow of it through the painting so you can line it up to glue it down . The only paper it wouldn't shine through for transferring was 300lb.

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

Thank you so much Jan for your lovely comment. Yes, I would have also though a 300lb paper would be a bit too thick to use this successfully. Paul 🎨

@barbararosen1641 3 года назад

Very helpful.

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

Thank you Barbara :-)

@filicefilice 3 месяца назад

❤❤❤❤❤

@TheDevonArtist 3 месяца назад

Thank you 😊

@Rafael-oi6dj 2 месяца назад

The best use I see for that thing is to put it flat on a table & use it as indirect light for a room

@TheDevonArtist 2 месяца назад

I'm sure it could be used for many other things as well. 😀

@Rafael-oi6dj 2 месяца назад

The best use I see for that thing is to put it flat on a table and use it as indirect light for a room

@TheDevonArtist 2 месяца назад

That's true, you certainly could use it as a selfie filming light with an even glow. 😀

@rpg3279 3 года назад

I use the poor man's lightbox; trace from the laptop screen, or if it's a large drawing; connect the laptop to the telly and trace from that 😂

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

I love the ideas! Don't forget you could also place the print-out you wish to draw over on a window, works very well! Paul 🎨

@janesweet2539 3 года назад

I do the same!! Ha ha

@janesweet2539 3 года назад

Paul could you please do a video of you painting a french bulldog or a horse please? :)

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

Thank you Jane, I will certainly add the ideas to my possibly paintings list. I do have a short preview video on painting a horse if it helps a little bit.ly/3hsTejZ Also, here is a playlist for painting dogs. :-) bit.ly/3dCttNe Paul 🎨

@terinagray9447 Год назад

Does this work with 300gsm watercolour paper? Or are you using printer paper?

@TheDevonArtist Год назад

Hi Terina, I did try 300gsm paper on the lightpad, but for me, I couldn't see enough through it. I don't know if other lightpads or light boxes have a brighter setting, but it's still worth enquiring out there. Paul 🎨

@terinagray9447 Год назад

Thank you so much for answering.

@sharonnellis3503 3 года назад

Hello I love your tutorials, I have purchased a light box but not the one you reviewed as I needed to do a little research on what was right for me. I have subscribed to your online painting website but don't feel confident enough to paint along with you yet, I know that may sound silly but is this a common feeling? Thanks for sharing your tutorials I myself have multiple sclerosis and your channel keeps me going.

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

You are so welcome Sharon, thank you so much for signing up to my devonartist.co.uk/memberships/ website. Don't worry, it is a common feeling, but you will be surprised that after completing the free videos what you can actually do. After that, you can decide if you wish to take over 100 more video lessons! Thank you very much, Paul 🎨

@ravik9715 3 года назад

The paint will not dry while keeping in dish or plate

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

Hi, this video is about a light box. Which video of mind are you referring too?

@ravik9715 3 года назад

Do we can use acrylic paint sir!

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

I only use watercolour paint, but thank you for asking. :-)

@jakea1035 3 года назад

My findings with my lightbox are just the same as yours.

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

Thank you very much Jake. :-)

@ravik9715 3 года назад

Sir I has a doubt that whatever types of paints you are using please aplod a vedio about it please!

@TheDevonArtist 3 года назад

Hi, the paints are Winsor & Newton watercolours. Hope this is what you mean. :-)

@chrisnortcliffe3663 2 года назад

Hi how's u could you help me please

@TheDevonArtist 2 года назад

Hi Chris, in what way do you require help?

@chrisnortcliffe3663 2 года назад

@@TheDevonArtist when u or tracing your reference picture do u make your reference pictures dark so u can see it better please

@TheDevonArtist 2 года назад

@Chris Nortcliffe I do Chris, adding a little more contrast in your arty software will certainly help. If you have the *'Clarify* ' option as well, this also helps sharpen thing a little more for transferring. Paul 🎨