USING ART PROJECTORS to ENLARGE DRAWINGS : How to Use Opaque Projects to Draw or Trace Images Onto a Wall, Canvas, or Paper

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Art Projector Tips and Techniques

Using a projector is not "cheating!" (Was Leonardo da Vinci a master artist? Did he cheat with his projector?) The art is in the painting, and we believe, most importantly, the paint blending to achieve the right shade of color (but that is another rant of ours'...) Art projection has been used in fine art painting since the Renaissance. Art projectors have an almost endless array of uses and applications.

How to Use An Art Projector

An art projector is a handy tool for artists of all skill levels. Photorealist painters traditionally used an art projector to enlarge and transfer the image from their small photo onto a large canvas. In addition to projectors, there are also 2 other methods you can use: the grid method and transfer paper. How do you decide which of these 3 methods is easiest for you? Read through these pages to compare and contrast the different methods and processes, starting with the almighty projector.

How to Use a Projector to Enlarge Art

Using a projector to enlarge artwork saves time and effort over the usual grid method, and results are generally much more accurate. The projection method is most useful if the end-result will be 16"x20" or larger - any smaller, and the details may be blurry and difficult to duplicate, so the grid method would work better for smaller projects.

Using a High-Quality Art Projector to Enlarge Details in Your Drawings

Use an art projector for creating an outline from small photos and produce more realistic drawings.

Choosing an Art Projector - Projectors are available in all types, shapes, costs and makes. Recognizing the need for a projector and making the right choice is a very important decision for today's busy artist, crafter or designer. The right projector can greatly increase and improve productivity and creativity. With so many projectors on the market, the decision can be a difficult one. Here are some considerations to make your choice the right one:

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