Dockton Studio

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

new transfer method

In an effort to cut down on the amount of paper in my life, today I'm using this method for transferring a reference photo image to my painting surface.

I drew an X on a clear poly envelope and slipped my iPad inside. Using a charcoal stick, I transferred the scene to a gessoed painting surface. Yay! One piece of paper and printer ink saved because I didn't print the reference photo.

6 comments:

  1. Marilyn Farrell WebberleyWednesday, April 17, 2013 at 10:42:00 AM PDT

    Love the things you share! Your site could be makings of a delightful book.

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  2. Barbara Benedetti NewtonWednesday, April 17, 2013 at 11:00:00 AM PDT

    Thank you Marilyn - there is still a book somewhere in my future as soon as I get the weeds out of the flower and vegetable gardens! I think of you every time I have a cup of tea during a painting break.

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  3. Carol FlattWednesday, April 17, 2013 at 12:42:00 PM PDT

    Great idea. I haven't bought an iPad yet, but this is one more reason to do so!

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  4. Barbara Benedetti NewtonWednesday, April 17, 2013 at 3:12:00 PM PDT

    I actually won my iPad in a raffle (yes, I claimed it on my taxes - this info in case IRS monitors my blog, haha). But, now I'm an iPad fan!

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  5. DeborahWednesday, April 17, 2013 at 6:25:00 PM PDT

    Pretty work!

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  6. Barbara Benedetti NewtonWednesday, April 17, 2013 at 7:51:00 PM PDT

    Thanks Deborah!

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