★ HOW TO SCAN AND EDIT TRADITIONAL ART FOR PRINTING - detailed guide

[@erzahikari3290]

Omg Tysm! I really needed this! I'm a beginner artist who's considering selling sm of my art as either prints or sticker but most of the tutorials I find haven't been completely helpful for me , so tysm!

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

I hope this helps! :D I tried to include as much info as I could. It can be tough to explain stuff because a lot of things become seemingly obvious after doing them for soo long, but hopefully I covered all the basis in this video xD

[@danaartyt2624]

Your art is so pretty!And so are these sticker sets!You inspire me to make my own sticker pack someday!

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

If you love stickers, it feels super rewarding to make your own xD

[@danaartyt2624]

@@CosmicSpectrumArt I love stickers and pretty stationary in general so making my own stickers is my dream XD

[@CelilasArt]

@@danaartyt2624 same! this is gorgeous!! currently planning on setting everything up to open a shop & patreon (sticker, stationery club). we'll see. watching studio vlogs is so inspiring!!

[@danaartyt2624]

@@CelilasArt I agree!I really like this art style as well!And I like how the sticker pack has one theme and one color palette if that makes sense. Wow!That’s pretty cool!Opening my own shop with my own merch has always been and still is my dream!So I wish you good luck! I also find these kind of vlogs inspiring.They are just so esthetic!

[@CelilasArt]

@@danaartyt2624 they are! and thank you! good luck to you too! i'm sure you can do it 😍

[@ChantelleArts]

coming back to this now because I'll be making y own shop and this is super helpful, I made notes aha!

[@itsmeart]

Your art and channel is one of the most amazing informating channels and your colors choices though 💖💖💖💖💖 so excited to continue the rest of the video 💝💘

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Thank you ;u; I'm glad you think so!

[@MCracknell]

I’ve been struggling with making my own stickers for a bit and I wish I’d seen this sooner as I had a market this morning, but it’s a fantastic video for future references.

[@humbugHope]

I can’t wait to have my own sticker pack and be able to purchase one of yours!

[@alessandrarussoart]

Great tips! I really appreciate your kindness to help who try to follow the way to by an artist and live with passion, so selling too. I ve bought your wonderful “Milk of melancholy”, your bundle courses and Yana...love your art and your precision to explain, you are a very talented teacher too! Thank you for sharing that’s what the real and mature artist do, and I’m very thankful for this 💜

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Thank you so much! 😄💕I'm really glad to hear that you like my explanations, sometimes I'm doubtful about how well I can explain things.

[@LuLu-tz5ge]

I admire you so much.. hope your business grows even more!!❤️❤️❤️ love from Italy!

[@michellajh9888]

Ah for cold pressed papers, since they have more texture than hot pressed, do you have any suggestion to minimilize the texture when scanned?

[@AlbertoAmoni]

Well if you are freedrawing the cut line in photoshop. . . I guess you could use the brush tool in illustrator to free draw the cut line there aswell haha. Just click b, make a brushstroke and to make one continuous line over several small brushstrokes just select the line again (either V+click over it or ctrl + click over it) after every brush stroke. Do make sure that the start of your next brushstroke begins at the end of your line, its important that you touch it otherwise it starts another line altogether. Done correctly you won´t have to connect several pieces to make the final line. Just my two cents here haha

[@Erik-fn7kj]

6:18 10:43 for stickers 20:20 cutlines

[@GPhoenix08]

I suggest, when you're resizing images, make them a smart object first, it conserves the quality while you decide how big you want them to be/rotate them, although you are working at 600 dpi :) It keeps the image crisp, unless you like the slightly more fuzzy aesthetic.

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Hmmm maybe I should try that. Doesn't the quality only degrade when you try to make the image bigger though? O: I'm not sure exactly how these things work haha, but the printed stickers are super crisp. I know they look slightly fuzzy in some shots, but they're clear when you stick them on a solid white paper (there's some transparency) :D

[@GPhoenix08]

@@CosmicSpectrumArt You're working at 600 dpi so this tip might not really do much for you, because you have so much detail as it is, now that I come to think of it. Supposedly, using smart objects, when you make a big image small and then make it bigger again it shouldn't degrade as much as doing it without it being a smart object. I guess you can only see if it makes any difference to you by trying it yourself. The effect is more noticeable when working with smaller image sizes. Anyway, was just a tip, you're doing great as you are doing things currently. The stickers are gorgeous!

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

@@GPhoenix08 Thanks for the tip anyway! Smart objects are useful for sure :D

[@sourcooki3]

can’t wait to check out these sticker sheets! i like the new nail color and ring! 💕

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Thank you! :D I just bought a nail kit haha, stoked to use it more

[@ArtofCodaleia]

Thank you so much for this tutorial ! And those stickers look so glorious ! This is very inspiring !

[@anari_2532]

I LOVE YOUR CONTENT !!!!!!!! HAVE A NICE DAY!

[@ABN460]

The skill. Omg. Wow

[@Heriboux2]

Another video! You're on fire! I love that! Washi paper stickers? You have so many options in the USA... I'm jealous.

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Trying very hard to make 1 video per week form now on xD I actually operate from Canada and I went through a lot of trouble finding a Chinese manufacturer and communicating with them lol. I don't think they make washi stickers in the US/canada, unfortunately ;u;. But i was adamant on this material because it's so perfect for journaling.

[@sorhain]

I'm so excited for this purchase! Thank you for making such beautiful art!

[@Erik-fn7kj]

This is amazing, thank u so much! One question, do you cut your own stickers?

[@eymenarts]

Thank youuu so much for this!! I've been looking to sell my art and may be even as stickers, this was soo helpful!! 🥺❤️

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Glad to hear it!

[@HodajuciParadoks]

I have the same scanner, works great..yes it is old, but good. And same wacom cintiq 22

[@themorenajay]

Just at 4:18 BUT I have this huge ass-butt of a Canon scanner-printer. When I start scanning I get a box on the bottom of the settings before scanning going "Scan page as separate images" - because the preview shows it will scan every single item on the page as a separate file. I just uncheck that and it scans the entire page without splitting it.

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

there's gotta be something like that in my settings too hmmm. I will look for it next time, ty for the tip !

[@ghouling1111]

Would you mind doing a video on designing your backing cards that came with the stickers, please?

[@costumeink147]

This was very helpful! Thank you so much for this! I am a bit confused about cut lines and how they work. Can you use any brush to create them? Does it matter in the long run? Also, does the printer require the file to be a PS file?

[@sugar-bit6400]

I can’t wait to buy these sticker sets!!

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

thank you ;))

[@J0nB0yH88]

They look great 😍

[@Haylee427]

Would you make a tutorial on using colored pencil over watercolor? I’ve been wanting to try that for ages but don’t really know how to.

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

You should just try it! it's experimental, just do what feels right :)

[@julianaloyola563]

Very pretty!

[@harleyquinn7708]

I bout the forest pack but seeing the traveler set I might need it too...

[@gemacornejo9013]

Una maravilla de ilustraciones!!!👏👏👏😆😍💞. Preciosas, únicas y exclusivas. Un estilo poco usual en estos tiempos. Creo que son categoría premium. 👌👌🏆. Podrías hacer un libro completo de pegatinas con tus ilustraciones, incluso uno en 3d🤔pop Up...🤗. Son tan bonitas😅💞. Podría ser un diseño de papel para scapbook, o portadas de cuadernos y agendas😄💕.Me recuerdan a los cromos coleccionables y a los recortables de antaño....😅💞.

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Usé el traductor de Google para leer tu comentario. ¡Muchas gracias! No hablo español, así que también utilicé el traductor de Google para esto. Estoy encantado de leer tu comentario, es muy amable :) 💕

[@adlanharisanimet]

I Love your Artworks😊😊👌

[@adonaygarcia8541]

You can make a video about the music you listen to or show them on your Instagram since people get bored with their music easily and I think that people would like to hear the songs of their idol artist

[@whiterose1973]

This doesnt really have to do anything with the video, but if you read this I have a question for you as an (experienced) artist, since you gathered artistic skills, experience and surely emotions for a lot of years. So the thing is, i usually get bored really easily with things: series, games, hobbies, even with people And since i started doing art kind of seriously i was always wondering if this spark would ever completely fade. Now looking at you talking in some of your videos excitedly about your characters or saying that you "drew for yourself" makes me wonder Did you ever feel your love for art fade, the way one could feel about e.g. dancing or other sports? I don't know if i'm the only one scared of this happening. But except for art blocks that are limited to a certain period of time and have a specific reason, i haven't seen anyone talk about this yet. And since you've said you are doing art for more than a decade, your turn on this would be really interesting to me. If you don't have the time to respond or read this it's totally fine as well, i see that you're a busy person Anyway i wish you all the best and keep up the good work, i'm really always looking forward to your videos & art

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

That's actually a really interesting question! So, I'm 30 now and I've been drawing obsessively since I was about 11 or so, technically earlier, but at 11 I started drawing way more than I did before. So it's been almost 19 years; I never thought about the possibility of my interest in making art fading, but I did worry about losing interest in my stories/characters. I had some reoccurring worries between 20-25+. Basically ever since I put my first comic into printed format at 20, I wanted to re-write it but I always felt like I wasn't ready and life wasn't letting me, so my anxiety was that before I get around to writing it my interest will fade, and the thought of this was extremely distressing. Now at 30 I still have the same level of interest, if anything it has only grown in all these years, so I'm not longer concerned about that. I've struggled with depression for a long time as well, and tbh art has been the most effective therapeutic activity. It probably varies from person to person, but my sustained interests through life revolve around psychology, relationships and narrative, so naturally writing is interesting to me and I don't think that will ever change. It's a personality type inclination. As for art, tbh I was always good at it and I never felt like I 'chose' to pursue it, it was just always going to be my main activity. I know this may sound odd, but I always felt like I was just born to do this.

[@whiterose1973]

@@CosmicSpectrumArt oh thank you for taking your time to answer my question And idk if this sounds weird but the fact that through all of your hardships, you still find peace and love in art, that has even grown is really relieving to me. I guess you're right, it will differ from person to person but i hope it will be the same for me

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

@@whiterose1973 I hope so! I think if you choose to focus on the positive aspects of art and try to retain a childish wonder and appreciation of your creations. there's no reason for the spark to go away. You can't always keep the exact same attitude going, but i think it's important o remind yourself just how cool it is to be able to create anything at all. I was once in a horribly low and dark place mentally for many months, losing my identity and unable to get a grip on where my life was headed. During that time, looking at my old art was one of the only reassuring things to me, because it was such a direct window into my past accomplishments and things I loved to see and create, I think that really helped me retain a sense of self and eventually get back on track again. You should always take pleasure in the fruits of your labour :)) And instead of ' i want to improve' you should think "i want to make my art even more beautiful' hahah.

[@jennifergonzalez273]

Omg love ur nail color 👌🏻😁👍🏼

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

thank you for noticing ;D

[@littlekitsune1]

Here I am just scanning my traditional art into GIMP because I'm poor af. XD Luckily it does have the Levels function, which I agree is super useful!

[@samsillistrations7617]

could you show a character sheet process video i really like these maybe a female one ?

[@herartsph]

WOOOW. JUST WOOOOOW.

[@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084]

I use my silhouette studio and machine for doing my stickers

[@santiagoaranguren2562]

estoy en proceso de comprar todos los materiales para comenzar en las acuarelas, espero algun dia poder vender mi arte de la misma manera que tu :3 por cierto que tipo de papel utilizas?

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

¡Puedes hacerlo! Utilizo una variedad, la más importante es el grosor, por lo que el papel de 140 libras es bueno. Utilizo papel de acuarela de prensado en frío y de prensado en caliente, y a veces papel grueso de técnica mixta :) (no hablo español, solo usé el traductor de Google para responder a tu comentario, jeje)

[@santiagoaranguren2562]

@@CosmicSpectrumArt I'm sorry! hahahahahaha I will try to use translation, whenever they answer me they tell me the same hahahahahaha thank you very much (now I am the one who uses it)

[@rymhns9426]

That's so cool ! Thank you so much for sharing and giving us these advices ! That's so precious (✪ω✪) plus I'm really happy that you've decided to be more active on KZbin, you are a source of inspiration thanks again and have a good night/day !

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

[@jazzyj3059]

Bought one of your sticker packs ☺️

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Thank you!!

[@wobblez_]

I notice you have a ring... on the ring fingerrrr ;) ;)

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

hehehe yes I doo xD 💕

[@Gleamiarts]

my scanner randomly cuts up images and it's aggravating >:( the only way i've gotten it to stop is to reset all my settings and restart my computer :/

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

It's so annoying when that happens =___=

[@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084]

Love hun

[@tigeranimation2729]

Cute