How To Transfer Sketch To Canvas (Projector vs Grid method!)

How to transfer your sketch to canvas. Two popular options are the grid method and using a projector so in this video, I put them to the test. I've always used the grid method in the past or just freehanded my underdrawings (much harder without developing your drawing ability. This isn't a super in depth review, it was just more or less to see the time difference between the two methods since I'm always looking for ways to speed up my process.

Let me know our thoughts and preferences in the comments!

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[WordsAndWhimsy]

Just ordered a projector. I'm all for working smarter not harder these days. Plus, I paint to PAINT. Doing the sketch is my least favourite part. I usually rush it then spend a ton of time fixing anatomical mistakes later, or I realize something is off-center, etc.

[PatTheRipper]

Great video. Back in my day, I used to use the overhead projector. I had to convince my art teacher that I knew what I was doing. By the end of the semester my teacher had procured 3 projectors and we were transferring images with lighting speed. Once they saw me do a huge drawing in very little time on the chalk board they were hooked. 😎

[mrfq_abg]

Man, i just discovered your channel. Came for the projector, but really, really like your cinematography & how you present the content! Great work my dude!

[joewheeler]

I have the same projector. I mounted it above my drafting table so that it aims downward and I can sit and trace normally.

[wetterschneider]

Most paintings do end up covering all of the underlying linework, which is good with the grid method but now you don't have to worry about the grid showing if you are using a less opaque medium. And if you end up needing to reapply linework later, say while using acrylics and it's dry, you can project again - gridlines would be unusable.

[kennylo]

I’ve put off so many projects because of how time consuming the grid method was. Never again

Thanks!

[jasonanthonywilper]

Projectors just make sense, nobody cares about how long you took for the underpainting that noone sees

[artistry-lifeart]

What a stunning Channel! That's super amazing my friend 🙂 Great demo 👏 Big thumbs up 👍🔔

[TheAIRspace]

HI darren!
First let me say, your production and flow of your video is top notch.
Second your french cleat wall is awesome.

To get the most out of that pico DLP, scale the image digitally to canvas size, then drop that image in a digital image made at native resolution, which are mostly dlp. you can also digitally put in grid lines and project that image although i prefer not having the grid lines since I airbrush a lot of work and work semi transparently. using a digital copy stand on images less that 24 inches I have streamlined a projector setup to less than 10 minutes

[sherrigibson]

Way to go. Just saw your IG. You recommended your YouTube channel so here I am. 😊

[kpf]

Can you recommend an online tutorial for the grid method? I learned it decades ago but cannot remember how best to do it step by step. Thank you!

[andyhuggett]

Great video and well demonstrated, I've been trying to find out how small you can get the image. Would it go down to A4? I was looking at the Luma 150. Thanks in advance.

[fredguedespereira]

Thank's, Darren. I would like to know if any projector is suitable for this technique. I mean, can I project on a screen measuring, say, 30x30cm with any projector at any distance? My question is whether the image could be blurry on very small canvases.

[budsepman]

Hey dude I’m looking to try this on my wall I have a business I dea but not very good at art in general and was thinking on getting the outline done an practice painting

[KauaiArtist]

I love using a projector but please tell me how you made that wall easel! I love your wall system!!

[robertodezaldo]

Have you tried back projection? it seems to work also but space and alignment is a real concern . How do you avoid image distortion ? thanks

[johannaroach]

I have switched to using a projector. It is way easier to use for my under sketch. My dyslexic brain hates grid lines. Also wondering how did you make your wall easel? I think it is pretty cool

[iamaraindog]

What type of pencil are you using? I'm not great at sketching, so making sure my lines cover up is important!

[christinakyriacou]

Hey Darren ! Thanks for the video! I m looking for a projector for the same purpose and i wanted to ask you, are you satisfied with the quality of this projector?

[gabyo]

What stand are you using for your iPad?