How to paint on your canvas prints to make them look like a work of art! 😝

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I team up with my good friend and artist Jen Hillenga as she shows me a very cool technique for turning printed photos on canvas into real works of art!
I've always wanted to try this technique after seeing the mixed media art in several places but was too nervous!
Jen illustrates just how easy it is, and the fundamentals behind it. I really thought it was awesome and urge everyone to try to create something truly unique!
We printed our images with the fabulous lab Printique: www.printique.com/ (mine was a 16x24 canvas print). I printed two copies of the image to allow myself to experiment and try something new.
Throughout the video we'll cover the essential tools you'll need (brushes/paint/medium), painting 101 tricks for different techniques (dry brush, dripping, etc), achieving different textures, and how to just 'let go' and make it happen!
I hope you enjoy it!
👇 Let me know in the comments below if you think this is a technique you'd like to try!
Tool links:
Palette Knife Kit: www.amazon.com/DerBlue-Stainl...
Paint set 1: www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Pouche...
Pouring Medium: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Paint Tray Palette: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Easel stand: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
White paint: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Black paint: www.amazon.com/Grumbacher-Aca...
Brush Basic Starter Kit: www.amazon.com/Artlicious-Pur...
Fan Brush: www.amazon.com/Brushes-Bristl...
Larger Brushes: www.amazon.com/Brush-Large-Va...
Credits:
Video: Samuel Bouret
Photographer/Painter/Teacher: Jen Hillenga (www.ppa.com/edu-instructors/j...)
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@iGranny1 8 ай бұрын

I just saw this and very much appreciate how generous Jen and Lindsay were with their time and experience, sharing a technique I haven’t tried yet. I totally agree with Jen’s assessment that art has no rules. Unfortunately, chemistry and physics do, so I will add a word of caution about thinning acrylic paints with too much water. As a general rule of thumb, by volume, you should not use more water than 1 part water to one part acrylic paint (or acrylic paint+ acrylic medium mixture.) When you do, there is a probability that the paint applied to a substrate will fail to attach itself to the substrate properly, causing the paint to flake away from the material it was applied to because the acrylic molecules now floating in water become too separated to bind properly.

@stevemccurrach1413 6 ай бұрын

A marvelous and hugely educational presentation - Thank You. I especially loved Jen's teaching approach, where she encourages experimentation and allays any new artist fears.

@GrymmsPlace 3 жыл бұрын

It is amazing to watch a consummate photographic artist 'panic' like everyone else when leaning outside their skills bubble, and to see confidence grow as the excellent teacher breaks down those insecurities. Hugely motivational. Lovely to watch.

@jeffwiedner 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing and loved hearing, "adding more art can only benefit."

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

It was nerve wracking for sure but fun! It's good to get outside your comfort zone and push yourself as an artist, even if it's just for fun!

@ellengoddard5647 3 жыл бұрын

Lindsey and Jen this was extremely very cool I shall have to dabble around with this technique Thank you so much Lindsey for always bringing us creative ideas for our photography projects

@kieulannguyen1193 8 ай бұрын

I have been looking for this kind of teaching and I found it here. Thank you so much for this. ❤❤❤

@dreamingofdahlias8319 3 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful, blue thunderstorm! Great info - thank you!

@davidortmann5408 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love this information, teaching, and their sparkling personalities!

@lindsayadlerphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

@capena82 3 жыл бұрын

Love this idea!

@mssusangarvey 10 ай бұрын

Awesome instruction! Thank you both!

@melissagauthier8440 3 жыл бұрын

This was way cool!!! Loved watching you two!!! Great ideas to use😎

@stans6582 5 ай бұрын

WELL DONE ........guys......your enthusiasm is genuine......thank you

@jeffwiedner 3 жыл бұрын

This was really fun to watch. Thanks for taking the chance on this and sharing this with us. I learned a lot and it energized me to experiment more with this. And Jen is a great teacher.

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

@renardmcghee637 Жыл бұрын

How did I miss this video!?!?!? AWESOMENESS

@OrahLoves 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome demo 👏 Thank you, ladies!!

@lindsayadlerphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@MOHAMED7astanak 2 жыл бұрын

i used to pull photostats 1000 yrs ago and painted on blown up sketches, fotos, anything - over 30yrs ago! - and yes, it looked amasing! ;)

@KarenWilburnStenseth 3 жыл бұрын

I love this Lindsay! I've been wanting to incorporate some type of mixed media.. looks like I've found it! Thank you!!

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

@user-bl9lj4jj9e 5 ай бұрын

Just finished watching. I loved this video and can't wait to try the techniques. I never dared to think I could pick up a paintbrush since I have no background in art and don't know the first thing about "doing" art. Thank you both so much!

@jomiongoo Жыл бұрын

This is why I like abstract artist. Those who are into realism art have been using this technique behind the scenes. Thanks for the video. Educative

@lindsayadlerphoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@catherinethiem2875 8 ай бұрын

Great video gave me inspiration to experiment more with my photos. Would like to more videos like this.

@cheliae8560 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for that educational demonstration. 🙏👏

@lindsayadlerphoto 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@Neopulse00 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing.

@Barbara.Roberts 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo cool omg🤩🤩🤩

@brendastjules7235 Жыл бұрын

This is highly interesting and very useful for me thank you so much

@dianasanner8141 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this! We're your canvases coated first or just as they came off the printer! I am never disappointed in watching your videos! Thank you!

@lindsayadlerphoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Definitely subscribe and hit that bell notification icon for more!

@sobanosilva8585 2 жыл бұрын

we have walked a similar path - right down to painting over canvas prints

@SunelMolinaTV 2 ай бұрын

Definitely going to try this out on a photo I’ve been working on of my alter ego

@LuisPerez-ft2rk 8 ай бұрын

I actually LOVE that NY skyline picture .

@stephaniegamba9503 3 жыл бұрын

Super inspiring. Thank you

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@recklessthor4 3 ай бұрын

I'm thinking of doing this with one of my Infrared photos!!

@TaoNeko 3 жыл бұрын

Please post videos more often) we really miss you and your wonderful creativity!

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Totally! Been a bit busy launching a new project and now getting back on track with the videos. Thanks for watching! :)

@TaoNeko 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindsayadlerphoto 💙💙

@christinebyrne9923 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this inspiring video. Can you use an art print from a retail store or the thrift store to paint over? The canvas feels more artificial and not absorbent.

@lindsayadlerphoto 6 ай бұрын

To be honest I'm not entirely sure but I would say give it a shot and see if you get interesting results!

@HemersonParanaguaPRO 3 жыл бұрын

LOVED

@angelinakostine6380 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Thank you!!

@lindsayadlerphoto 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :D

@suebyrne7739 3 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable. Thank you

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Sue! :)

@NoSomosAmigos 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Lindsay. We need a second episode please.

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing that! A lot of people seem to like this technique! Maybe i'll explore doing another one in the future. :)

@urihadari8037 5 ай бұрын

Very nice and useful video. Thank you

@lindsayadlerphoto 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@badaliceandcharlie Ай бұрын

You can get water based oil paints, but they are more expensive than acrylics.

@cherieflanagan7652 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is a new challenge that I am going to enjoy. Thank you very much for the video. Will there be more videos continuing?

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

once a week!

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if they'll be more on this topic specifically.

@lindaenger9270 3 жыл бұрын

this has been a technique many painters have used for a very long time to take their giclee prints on canvass and make them more into " paintings " . And the old family portraits were b7w prints on canvas ( or paper ) with oils to color :) .Considering all the rubbing off of pigment I have experienced with prints on canvas, painting is also good camouflage. :)

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha. good strategy for hiding. I like it.

@bernicedavis4214 Жыл бұрын

loved how you explained, but could you please let me know how you transferred hour image onto the canvas to begin with can't wait to see more, thank you both.

@lindsayadlerphoto Жыл бұрын

I had it printed, there are many services that can do this for you.

@Elel-lj4rh Жыл бұрын

Can I paint on printed canvas with oil paints? Should we use something before using the oil paint or can we apply the oil paint directly? Thanks for the video!

@blueravenforhim 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, Lindsay, this is so beautiful and your guest is amazing. Your painting is so cool. Well done and thank you for the vídeo!!!!

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@iramwaleed6718 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I really love the mixed media art. It is genius to take a boring canvas to a new level of creativity. My question is can I do the same on store bought printed canvas picture or the color will peel off due to treatment to protect it from natural elements? Thank you

@lindsayadlerphoto Жыл бұрын

To be honest I'm not really sure-- all new to this. I'd give you an answer but honestly I'd just be looking it up on google and guessing lol

@aaronbazil 2 жыл бұрын

🎨 🖌 ❤

@SveiniAsk 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Would the Acrylics work on a (glossy) photopaper too ???

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

hmmm... I mean I wouldn't do glossy. Maybe a matte?

@infinitytrippyvideos1662 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome! How do you usually scan them? So you can get maximum detail from the canvas

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Id just shoot it with the Canon R5-- 45 megapixels

@infinitytrippyvideos1662 3 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks!

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

I don't scan them, I just send the original images and they are printed on canvas.

@infinitytrippyvideos1662 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindsayadlerphoto I see, that makes sense haha

@catherinethiem2875 8 ай бұрын

Are therefore videos like this one where you do a whole canvas? thx

@lindsayadlerphoto 8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not, just this one. Thanks for watching.

@darkhorse7460 8 ай бұрын

I actually found a large scenic photo on canvas my neighbor was throwing away, took it in and began painting over it and was like is there a tutorial on this somewhere?

@lindsayadlerphoto 7 ай бұрын

Nice! Would love to see how it comes out!

@harrymonk6 Жыл бұрын

Do i need to clear prime it before i paint over it with oil paints? Thanks

@lindsayadlerphoto Жыл бұрын

I dont know about oil. We did acrylic!

@harrymonk6 Жыл бұрын

@@lindsayadlerphoto do i need to prime the photo print canvas with acrylic? Thanks 👍

@kathyduffyharte1636 7 ай бұрын

I have been asked to write a white sentence on a black border of a printed canvas, I tried acrylic but it was gliding off I tried poster paint wich is going to need a few coats and it doesn't seem permanent.. can u tell me the best one to use

@lindsayadlerphoto 7 ай бұрын

I'm not really sure to be honest. Im not an expert with that.

@MARS1111 4 ай бұрын

Were those laminated canvases from printinque or no lamination? I have some that are laminated and I'm having a hard time gesso over and getting cracks?

@lindsayadlerphoto 4 ай бұрын

not laminated xo

@beautytreatmentholland5592 2 ай бұрын

Acrylic paints definately cheaper than oil

@user-yj2uz5df6m 6 ай бұрын

Hi how are going 😊 I have a question plz can we use oil paint on top of the print ? If I print my picture on canvas after can I use oil pain on top of it to make more texture or work on it ? Thanks

@lindsayadlerphoto 6 ай бұрын

I'm really not sure! I'm new to this!

@artonwalls55 5 ай бұрын

How did you get the image onto the canvas

@lindsayadlerphoto 4 ай бұрын

A little thing called printing.

@rossananovella7729 3 жыл бұрын

Love this Lindsay, thank you ! - the only ting is the background music it distracts from everything and would of been better without it, but thank you so much !

@MarcelinoNogueiro 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Excellent video and concept but the background music is distracting. Thanks.

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

We'll take note of that for the future, thanks.

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 жыл бұрын

We'll take note of that for the future. We get complaints if we don't have any, and if we do have it, so we can't please anyone apparently lol.

@jonathanbyrdmusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@lindsayadlerphoto I agree about the music and I LOVE this channel

@lindsayadlerphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@mariandevore1384 3 ай бұрын

i only wanted to know how we put photo onto canvas but they didn’t say

@lindsayadlerphoto 3 ай бұрын

It's this thing called printing.

@carolinejackson5167 Жыл бұрын

Do I need to gesso the canvas first?

@lindsayadlerphoto Жыл бұрын

I didn't!

@jbugjones1234 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t see the discount code 😢 went to order a print and it was about $100 for your size

@lindsayadlerphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Please contact us through our website.

@bernicedavis4214 Жыл бұрын

love what you do and thank you for yet another great video, and for your response to how to get a print to paint on but myy question is, how best to get that print onto the canvas to paint and to make something very special I have many wonderful photos I know I can print or have printed but not sure of the best way to put them on to canvas prior to painting, can you help. again thank you for a great video.

@lindsayadlerphoto Жыл бұрын

yes! Use a company link Printique to order it for a pretty fair price. :D

@Not_Always 2 ай бұрын

I know someone who does this and pretends that he actually painted the thing, when all he does is just recolor a photo he has printed on canvas. I knew that something was up when he literally had a painting he did as a 'commission' and the one part of the painting was pixelated because the image he had to use as the source was a very old low quality photo and it had to be enlarged. I like this as an exercise, but not when people lie and pretend they are a good painter/artist when they aren't.

@lindsayadlerphoto 2 ай бұрын

Ok, well that doesn't have anything to do with this, since clearly I painted it. No one is lying here.

@Not_Always 2 ай бұрын

@@lindsayadlerphoto I wasn't accusing, just saying I know someone that uses this method and pretends he painted the original when he just uses a photo!