ARTISTS TOOLS

These DRAW WITH MIKE videos are designed to provide all artists with the tools they need to succeed. Tools to help with preparation; computer uses to assist with photos (work or reference), composition, promotion, and other helpful aspects; and advice on the business of art in general.
Affinity Photo
Adjusting reference photos with Affinity Photo
Enhancing References
Duration: 19½ mins

Using Affinity Photo (or Photoshop, etc) to enhance your reference photos. Includes pulling hidden detail out of the shade, and the benefits of working with normal and lightened photos.
Adjusting photos of drawings with Affinity Photo
Showcase your Drawings
Duration: 26 mins

Using Affinity Photo to produce Super-clean photos of your work. No more deadly dull, grey images, lacking in contrast and interest. Learn to present your work in its best light.
Sourcing additional detail with the help of Affinity Photo
Sourcing additional detail
Duration: 13½ mins

Poor photos, bad lighting, a lack of usable detail... using Affinity Photo and other means to rectify problem references. Too dark, too blurry, bad timing... whatever the problem, you might find the answer here.
Combining, altering, improving, and merging reference photos with the help of Affinity Photo
Improving References
Duration: 25¼ mins

Using Affinity Photo to combine photos, create missing features, fix distortion, and generally improve your reference photos. With step-by-step demonstrations.
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Your presentation makes me dream about all the things we could learn if someone explained them this well.

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