Projectors...

[Scooba]

Ok, I've always wanted one of those really bright opaque art projectors, but always seem to find them in the $300 range or more for the good ones LOL (I get tired of gridding up a 48" canvas and sketching with a charcoal briquette or 4" brush :-)

Anyway, what I'm doing right now is ... I bought a cheap, used ($160) 3M overhead transparency projector. The thing is BRIGHT, BRIGHT, BRIGHT and can basically cover any reasonably-sized canvas completely, or a wall in sections. I transfer sketches from paper or reference photos to transparency paper either by scanning on the computer and printing on the color laser or taking annything larger to Kinkos to be reduced and copied to (A4) transparency sheet. Then I toss it onto the projector and VOILA!.

Has anyone else tried this? I mean it seems a bit odd use and a bit circuitous to get to the same end as a delightful ArtoGraph but seems a lot cheaper and more versatile.

[DebAnnWea]

maybe those that's been doing art alot longer than I have.But I'm still doing things by window on a sunny day. lol:D

[CarlyHardy]

I love using the overhead projector! It's so nice to be able to adjust to any size!!
I copied onto the transparency with my own printer without any problem. Just created a black and white image...erased all the unnecessary detail and used the sketch that was left.

However, this was for a very detailed mural and I wanted accuracy of proportion for college logos. Since I don't work realistically, I don't use it for large canvas sketching. But doing a freehand sketch, then using it to project would work nicely!

I borrowed the overhead, anyway!
carly

[IRDOC]

Scooba
using the overhead is a great thing to do....
those of us who cannot draw proportionaly use it to get
it right on the canvas. More time painting than drawing...
Also transfering the image helps to learn how to draw.
Don't pay any attention to those that look down on you
for using something that will help you learn to paint
Danny

[jenrou]

Hi Scooba and everyone:
I have one of those Artograph (sp) prism projectors, and a regular slide projector. I've used them both at times, but since am still painting fairly small, it's usually more trouble setting things up than just drawing or using a light box, which I made.
Otherwise I have no problem using them. I draw my sketches usually, but sometimes use a photograph that I composed and took. Whatever works and is legal. :D :p

I can draw, but don't like the drawing part as well as the splashing paint.;)

[Scooba]

Originally posted by IRDOC
Scooba
using the overhead is a great thing to do....
those of us who cannot draw proportionaly use it to get
it right on the canvas. More time painting than drawing...
Also transfering the image helps to learn how to draw.

Hey Danny! Saving time exactly is what it's all about. :D

Actually I came from a very heavy drafting background, so drawing isn't the problem (it's just tiring and trying to grid up a 4 foot x 5 foot canvas is just a pain in the butt). In fact, I usually have to consciously force myself when I'm painting to NOT "draw" too much detail as I'm used to including in a work.... it's been an uphill tho slowly progressing forward battle for me to loosen up my painting style.

Originally posted by IRDOC, continued [B]
Don't pay any attention to those that look down on you
for using something that will help you learn to paint
Danny

LOL How true.... eh, it's not that ppl looked down (like I care... *sniffle* kleenex please? J/K)

Cheers to all!
ErickS.

[jenrou]

I'll be happy when/if you can transfer directly from thought to paint support.:D

[Luis Guerreiro]

Hi All,

The attached picture is the type of projector I use. Place it over the sketch (up to 5"x5"), projects in true colour, although the sketch is usually pencyl or crayon Conte a Paris or charcoal.
It projects up to 10 times the original without distortion. Cheap enough (about £90,00 in the United Kingdom), cheaper in the USA than in Europe. Available from www.artograph.com
The main purpose is to save time. I simply cannot be asked to spend hours squaring up and transfer square by square, it kills my eyes as well. The projector gets the whole thing done in 1/2 hour or so, much to the benefit of my health and the rest of my eyes.
Luis:)

[Mary Kay]

I also have a projector, and it is a great timesaver when you have to enlarge a drawing. But what I have found is that a pencil line of 0.5 or whatever enlarges to maybe 1/2 inch. You still have to redraw and adjust your drawing, but that part of the process is a lot less time consuming than totally redrawing an enlargement. I use it mainly with buildings, and the greatest advantage has been getting the proportion close with the projector, then squaring up the drawing. it's just another tool. You still have to know and understand the principles of perspective (in the case of buildings) to make a painting successful.

MK

[Nancy Lee]

Oh my goodness, I see that this is a very old thread, but I think I have found a thread that can answer my question's about overhead projectors.

I've been thinking of purchasing a 3M 9100 projector on e-bay....... but now I'm not sure how to use it. Is this only for transparancy's........ can I use a photograph and project it onto the wall. If it only uses transparancy's how do I get my photo onto the transparancy? ohhh so confusing.

Thanks to any of you who can help with this question...........:wave:

[greymist]

Oh my goodness, I see that this is a very old thread, but I think I have found a thread that can answer my question's about overhead projectors.

I've been thinking of purchasing a 3M 9100 projector on e-bay....... but now I'm not sure how to use it. Is this only for transparancy's........ can I use a photograph and project it onto the wall. If it only uses transparancy's how do I get my photo onto the transparancy? ohhh so confusing.

Thanks to any of you who can help with this question...........:wave:

Yes, the overhead projectors are for transparencies. You can scan your photos and print your own transparencies on your inkjet printer.

Lisa

[Nancy Lee]

Thank you Lisa for replying to my post.

I did purchase the projector and think it will be fine for some larger work I'd like to do.

Nancy