# Art & Technology **URL:** https://www.smartermarx.com/c/art-tech/26.md [Latest](https://www.smartermarx.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.smartermarx.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.smartermarx.com/tags.md) --- ## [Line Extraction](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/line-extraction/730)
**Author:** [@LucasR](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/LucasR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 3:19am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/line-extraction/730 "2022-12-13T03:19:08Z")
I leave here a little Photoshop tutorial I made today, where I demonstrate a very common technique used for extracting simple lines from pictures. Then the line layer can be printed and used as reference, or be directl… --- ## [More AI Nonsense (An exercise for Through the Looking Glass)](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/more-ai-nonsense-an-exercise-for-through-the-looking-glass/1609)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/more-ai-nonsense-an-exercise-for-through-the-looking-glass/1609 "2022-10-05T18:01:10Z")
Next month I will be delivering a presentation at Illuxcon, which I hope will, in part, separate some of the facts from a good deal of the fiction surrounding the impact of “AI Art Generators” on the human art experience… --- ## [ChromaMagic Munsell Tool by Michele Clamp](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/chromamagic-munsell-tool-by-michele-clamp/1463)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/chromamagic-munsell-tool-by-michele-clamp/1463 "2022-06-15T00:53:31Z")
What is ChromaMagic? Have you ever looked at a scene or a photo reference and thought ‘What is that color?’ As artists our color perception is crucial in knowing what we see and how we translate it onto canvas or paper. … --- ## [Video setup](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-setup/1334)
**Author:** [@timdose](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/timdose)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 1:50pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-setup/1334 "2021-08-08T13:50:22Z")
I’d like to start recording videos of myself drawing and painting. I’m curious what the best setups are for this. I’m especially interested in where/how to place a camera so it doesn’t interfere with my process, but also… --- ## [What scanner for scanning Bargue copies?](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/what-scanner-for-scanning-bargue-copies/1279)
**Author:** [@SiBreen](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/SiBreen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/what-scanner-for-scanning-bargue-copies/1279 "2021-02-26T18:50:11Z")
Hello! I have the Bargue book, and I’m wanting to make high-quality scans of some of the plates. I don’t have a scanner, but I would like to buy one if I can feel confident that I will be able to get scans of the quali… --- ## [Color matching/Color checking tech - ColorReader EZ](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/color-matching-color-checking-tech-colorreader-ez/1183)
**Author:** [@martin](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/color-matching-color-checking-tech-colorreader-ez/1183 "2020-10-21T14:33:18Z")
This little gadget could be useful if your reference is in a different place or lighting scenario to your easel and accurate colour is real important to you - It works in conjunction with a smartphone and I imagine you c… --- ## [Colored Gels for Reference Photos](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/colored-gels-for-reference-photos/1173)
**Author:** [@TonyL](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/TonyL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 6:12am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/colored-gels-for-reference-photos/1173 "2020-09-05T06:12:21Z")
If you’re interested in finding ways to vary your reference material and explore color options without using photo editing software I suggest giving colored gels a try. I recently took pics for a painting project and use… --- ## [Abode Photoshop Daily Creative Challenge Feb. 3-14th](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/abode-photoshop-daily-creative-challenge-feb-3-14th/1048)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/abode-photoshop-daily-creative-challenge-feb-3-14th/1048 "2020-02-02T23:09:49Z")
Sharpen up your photoshop skills with these daily creative challenges! --- ## [ColorWell Munsell Explorer and Paint Finder](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/colorwell-munsell-explorer-and-paint-finder/839)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/colorwell-munsell-explorer-and-paint-finder/839 "2019-08-15T17:11:00Z")
.Connecticut painter John Morfis has recently published a free online tool indexing oil paints according to Munsell notation. By using brand-specified notations as well as his own Munsell determinations w/spectrophoto… --- ## [An alternative to a mahl stick or cane](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/an-alternative-to-a-mahl-stick-or-cane/543)
**Author:** [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 9:47am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/an-alternative-to-a-mahl-stick-or-cane/543 "2019-07-13T09:47:14Z")
In today’s Skype session, Anthony was addressing how to keep your lines straight when you are painting lines that need to be straight and even. I find a mahl stick or cane to sometimes slip. I have a tool that appears l… --- ## [Resource accuracy](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/resource-accuracy/901)
**Author:** [@yasser178466](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/yasser178466)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 12:42pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/resource-accuracy/901 "2019-06-27T12:42:49Z")
Hi artists;) Speaking about painting from printed photos, what kind of resolution the photo has you would like to work from? Do you ever care about how the colors are printed by your printers and compared them with the … --- ## [Artwork Scanning/Photography Equipment and Processes?](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/artwork-scanning-photography-equipment-and-processes/293)
**Author:** [@Slade](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/Slade)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 12:17pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/artwork-scanning-photography-equipment-and-processes/293 "2018-06-16T12:17:06Z")
Because I don’t feel that I’m using the best option for scanning my finished paintings, I’m hoping that I can get some information from the members here. I’m currently scanning my work using an Epson V330 Photo scanner.… --- ## [Digital drawing process. Making a monster "believable"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/digital-drawing-process-making-a-monster-believable/579)
**Author:** [@LucasR](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/LucasR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/digital-drawing-process-making-a-monster-believable/579 "2017-12-12T01:35:40Z")
Hello, I would like to share one snapshot of my new work (still in progress) The truth is I started this digital painting about one year ago. At that time I had not the necessary skills to draw all the detail properly… --- ## [Quick printer question](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/quick-printer-question/551)
**Author:** [@ob123](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/ob123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 9:15am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/quick-printer-question/551 "2017-11-09T09:15:55Z")
Anthony, You had told me that you use this printer for reference photos. Using reference photos from my ipad is becoming hard. Especially with skin tones as I can’t judge value because of the backlight. Is this the … --- ## [Good app for value and color](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/good-app-for-value-and-color/523)
**Author:** [@ob123](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/ob123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 1:30am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/good-app-for-value-and-color/523 "2017-10-11T01:30:47Z")
I like to use technology to help me learn. This forum and what Anthony does for all of us is a great example. I am currently working on copying a painting by an artist named Jason Walker (with his permission). I don’t… --- ## [The Conversion of Color images to BW (via Photoshop)](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-conversion-of-color-images-to-bw-via-photoshop/476)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-conversion-of-color-images-to-bw-via-photoshop/476 "2017-08-01T15:05:38Z")
Ever since my first post about my practice of “grayscaling” or “desaturating” images of paintings to study value relationships, many have written in to ask about my particular manner of removing color. Well…this is a gre… --- ## [Digital drawing process](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/digital-drawing-process/428)
**Author:** [@LucasR](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/LucasR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2017, 7:07am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/digital-drawing-process/428 "2017-07-07T07:07:27Z")
Hello everybody. I leave here a guide for my method of digital painting. I apologize for any mistakes in my English. Lucas Redondo https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2KiVJf0I9tCTE9jZjY1V25ReFk/view?usp=sharing --- ## [RESOURCE:Free Photography Course from Stanford's Marc Levoy](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/resource-free-photography-course-from-stanfords-marc-levoy/51)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 6:57am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/resource-free-photography-course-from-stanfords-marc-levoy/51 "2017-07-02T06:57:18Z")
When it comes to the list of digital imaging pioneers, Marc Levoy is one of those names that belongs right near the top. His work has led to many of the technical advances that we see in use today with computer generated… --- ## [Filming work on the easel](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/filming-work-on-the-easel/445)
**Author:** [@JeffreyHayes](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JeffreyHayes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 8:24pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/filming-work-on-the-easel/445 "2017-06-30T20:24:40Z")
Hi all, I'm interested in making more videos of myself working, and am struggling with the optimal placement of the camera. Has anybody come across any resources online that cover this point? Thanks, Jeff --- ## [Pressure Sensitive Styluses? Stylii?](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/pressure-sensitive-styluses-stylii/358)
**Author:** [@Sha](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/Sha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 7:32am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/pressure-sensitive-styluses-stylii/358 "2017-04-22T07:32:44Z")
What is the plural of Stylus? Regardless... I find myself with my iPad more frequently than my sketchbook; I've started gesture work with a non-pressure sensitive stylus (Adonis Jot Pro). Anyone working digitally, and … --- ## [Website development](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/website-development/296)
**Author:** [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/website-development/296 "2017-03-24T22:27:34Z")
Hi all, I am long overdue in updating my website. It is pretty old fashioned and not got the option to switch based on whether browsing on computer or phone. I was wondering what packages people used if they had ex… --- ## [Review of FASO: A Website Creator and Host for Artists](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/review-of-faso-a-website-creator-and-host-for-artists/312)
**Author:** [@LWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/LWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/review-of-faso-a-website-creator-and-host-for-artists/312 "2017-03-23T15:55:29Z")
I compared FineArtStudioOnline (FASO) a website creation and hosting service for artists with self-hosting your website and using Wordpress with a custom theme. Thank you @nancifrance for the suggestion. FineArtStudio… --- ## [Time lapse videos](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/time-lapse-videos/251)
**Author:** [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/time-lapse-videos/251 "2017-03-10T16:19:34Z")
Hi All, I was looking into doing time lapse videos of paintings and came across this useful article that mentions an app called 'Lapse It'. I gave it a go just recording myself pottering round in the studio. The app is… --- ## [Manual Photography Cheat Sheet Infographic](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/manual-photography-cheat-sheet-infographic/169)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 9:16pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/manual-photography-cheat-sheet-infographic/169 "2017-02-15T21:16:39Z")
Here is a fantastic Manual Photography Cheat Sheet by Miguel Yatco. “A lot of people ask me about my settings, and honestly, I wasn’t so sure on how to help them out. I’m not very good with explaining, and the fact th… --- ## [Photography: Creative Lighting Ideas](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/photography-creative-lighting-ideas/168)
**Author:** [@LWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/LWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/photography-creative-lighting-ideas/168 "2017-02-15T21:12:15Z")
\[image\] This photography site has a few interesting creative lighting ideas. Some look a little too advanced to recreate, but there are a couple that seem pretty simple. --- ## [Lighting Guide](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/lighting-guide/167)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/lighting-guide/167 "2017-02-15T21:04:32Z")
Free portrait lighting guide: 24 essential studio lighting set-ups By Jeff Meyer Become a master of professional portrait lighting with these 24 essential studio lighting set-ups. Our free portrait lighting guide o… --- ## [RESOURCE:Five-Course Photography Basics Specialization](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/resource-five-course-photography-basics-specialization/52)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 6:24pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/resource-five-course-photography-basics-specialization/52 "2017-02-06T18:24:37Z")
Coursera and Michigan University present a 5-Course Photography Basics Specialization with Professor Peter Glendinning and Associate Professor Mark Valentine Sullivan. Whether your camera is a Smartphone or DSLR, a Com… --- ## [About the Art & Technology category](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/about-the-art-technology-category/40)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/about-the-art-technology-category/40 "2017-02-05T21:36:16Z")