Easy Sketch Tool

[Straynative]

Hi all,

Im trying a watercolour portrait project where im going for a realistic feel as a challenge. So i didnt want to muck around free hand for the sketch as I want to focus on getting the painting solid and wanted a good base sketch. I found this tool which makes a decent sketch without much effort. And its free so i thought id share

www.snapstouch.com

[MaryAnne Long]

Thanks for sharing that, Trev.  I have bookmarked it for future reference.

For getting the actual image onto your canvas, the tracing method using the self-made transfer paper of wax paper works like a charm.  I made my transfer (size of a standard printing paper sheet) more than three years ago and am still using it!  Also made a smaller one for 4 x 6" size works.

Here's how to do it.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN GRAPHITE TRACING PAPER
 

http://www.paintbasket.com/members/index.php?topic=7081.msg135615#msg135615

Use rubbing alcohol in place of those more flammable liquids.

aloha

mea

[Straynative]

COOL! I shall watch that in earnest, thanks Mea...

[Happychappy]

   Trev, I have also bookmarked it.  Looks very interesting.   Patricia

[Win]

I cant see how to use it to create a sketch version on the free download Trev

[musika]

Hi,Win.
 It's an online resource. You upload a photo, pencil it (as they call it) and then download the pencil image to use.

[Win]

Thanks Ray did all that but couldnt find how to pencil it. Not a problem though was just curious.

[Gita]

Thanks Trev for this hint. Could be useful. Mea, the self-made transfer paper is ofcourse an everlasting tool.