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Can anyone tell me how to get rid of the shine from the graphite when I scan or am I S.O.L.ed.

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Submitted by: GreenMouse

Posted: Apr 10, 2008 8:22 pm

Completed: Mar 23, 2008

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Galleries: Finished Work, Landscapes, Original Art, Realism

Keywords: docks pencil drawing, docks

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Lady of crow

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Apr 10, 2008 9:37 pm

Wow, this is just amazing. The shading is really good and the water affect is just unbelievable. I’m sorry I can’t help with the shimmer thing.

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GreenMouse  (Reply)

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Apr 10, 2008 9:46 pm

Thanks for the complement!

WildeKarde

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Apr 10, 2008 10:30 pm

YOur SOL. Just kidding. YOu can try a few thing. depending on your scanner. play with the different settings.but more than likely you will get a shine from the bright light used to scan. YOu can try using a Matt Finish Fixadif. But if all else fails. Run down to a walgreens or Rite Aid buy one of those mini tripods. Mount your art on a wall, set the micro feature and adjust for a long exposer in normal lighting. That way you don't have the bounce back of the flash.

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Procrastinate Later! words to live by.

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GreenMouse  (Reply)

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Apr 11, 2008 6:03 pm

Yah, thanks for the tips, though I have never seen an Walgreens in Canada. Oh well thanks again!

WildeKarde

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Apr 10, 2008 10:31 pm

I forgot to Add, I really like how this , that is some nice skills you have there.

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GreenMouse  (Reply)

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Apr 11, 2008 6:02 pm

Thanks for the complement!

puayen

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Apr 11, 2008 1:41 am

I don't know about the shine, but this piece is sweet! The realism is just astounding!

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GreenMouse  (Reply)

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Apr 11, 2008 6:02 pm

Thanks for the complement!

Sliverbane

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Apr 17, 2008 8:28 pm

It's up to you if youwant to do this...you can purchase a Matte finish spray fixative and spray your drawing. Many brands are made not to darken or muddy the image being spayed. It works well on oil pastels and other mediums like charcoal and graphite.

Oh, you find sprays like that at most art supply shops or craft stores. Make sure to get Matte NOT gloss or semi-gloss

Make sure to spray outside on a flat clean surface or under a vent hood - and apply an EVEN coat. Not too much not too little, yah know. The matte spray will eliminate the shine for sure! That's my best suggestion. [emoticon]

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GreenMouse  (Reply)

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Apr 18, 2008 4:10 pm

Thanks so very much, I think I will do that!

Redesignated

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May 3, 2008 4:23 pm

... Y'know, I actually thought this was a photo until I noticed the texture. xD;

Very detailed and realistic. How long did this take, if you don't mind my asking?

Good luck on getting rid of the shine. :-)

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GreenMouse  (Reply)

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May 4, 2008 9:52 am

I am sorry I don't really have the number for the amount of time I spent on it. But I will tell you this, it was done at the last minute for a mail-in portfolio that I had to send into Carleton University. Thanks for the comment

Redesignated  (Reply)

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May 4, 2008 1:55 pm

That's alright! xD; I know it must've taken a while, even rushed, though. [o.o]

No problem. [^_^]