Resolve your composition: My favourite tool

When I get stuck with my paintings I like to try out some options first. A really handy tool for this are digital apps. I’ll show you how I use Procreate to test some ideas for moving forward with my large canvases.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Part I: The plan
10:47 Part II: Execution
10:49 Painting 1
15:47 Painting 2
21:15 Painting 3
26:28 Painting 4

[@steveorion6185]

I really like your painting/creation , with darker shades , that has a rather square shaped canvas that you began at 10:51 mins . This creation has depth and a landscape feel to it . Wonderful ! Merci Jeannine . So

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks, Steve! This one turned out quite moody and more landscape-like than the others.

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so helpful, thank you for sharing with us ☺☺

[@jclosestudio]

Tanks Chantelle! Glad it's helpful 😉 Its a super quick way to try out new options without worrying you are going to destroy your painting

[@katerose8393]

I actually started painting after playing with an apple pencil and the Artpack app, which i still love because it’s great for textured tools like getting a real 3d impasto effect with a palette knife. I do still go back to it when i’ve got too hung up on where a painting has got to and I can’t be bold enough with my real world changes. Considering it was all of about a tenner, it’s an incredible tool.

[@jclosestudio]

Hey Kate! I haven't heard of Artpack before. Just had a look, but couldn't find it online. Would you mind sharing a link? Real world changes are definitely more scary! And I love that you can work in layers and try different options and compare them that way.

[@marlibenevenga3016]

Alô Jeanine! É grande prazer em conhecê-la. Vc é uma linda pessoa e uma grande artista. Vc me representa. Congratulações 👏👏 👏 Eu a acompanho de muito longe... Moro no extremo sul do Brasil.

[@jclosestudio]

Olá Marli! Que comentário adorável, muito obrigado! Saudações até o Brasil! (Eu usei o Google Traduzir, espero que esteja certo 😉)

[@shanfazelbhoy9491]

So cool😃

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks, Shan!

[@nazelibalayans8942]

"It's a little bit too perfect" I love that❤

[@jclosestudio]

Haha, who wants things to be perfect 😂

[@apple369]

My goodness, I'm such a ludite and wouldn't know where to start with this helpful tool! It's really interesting to see how technology can support one's creative practice. I can certainly see the benefits. Thanks for sharing.

[@jclosestudio]

You could also simply draw small tumbnails and to a few tiny test paintings. Takes more time but also works!

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Fabulous! I do use an app to change colours and test things out but it’s been so long since I picked up a brush I can’t remember which one I use.

[@jclosestudio]

Hey Cindy! Ooh that sounds like it's time to pick up the brush again...

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[@jclosestudio]

Hi Jahid! I had a job listing on Upwork, but I've found someone now.