See if a color works before painting. Previsualization.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Steady Craftin videos are made with the help of DIRECT SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/steadycraftin (You'll also get access to the printable 3D scans of my original sculpted figures, MP3s, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, shop discounts, and more.) My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.

[@pyk_]

Imagine being able to own a piece of software and use it for as long as you like. What an incredible concept!

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Amazing concept!

[@madtabby66]

Back in the day.

[@dmibroadcasting767]

Affinity Designer ftw

[@doubtful_seer]

I have a student copy of the full creative suite that I bought a physical copy of when I was in college in 2010. I like that I own it, but I am very envious of the new features subscription people get. Several of them would save me hours of work.

[@Joe.Horsenail]

I've been using Paint Shop Pro from Corel since before when it was owned by JASC. It's affordable and I just upgraded again. I upgrade every 3-5 years. It's not actually necessary to have the latest and best at every moment. Figure out how to use the stuff you have better is my advice and make better choices than what's most popular.

[@DouglasASean]

Man, this channel has become my safe space.

[@MrSampsonne]

It’s funny how we can spend all this time making sounds and music and at the end of the day nothing is more soothing than the sound of a rainy day in the woods. Crafsman you made me get all philosophical with your editing, well done.

[@user-ht5ce2it3z]

Crafsman, you are a treasure. That you for making this channel and the Facebook group so I can feel like it's OK to keep playing, experimenting, and of course, steady crafing.

[@cody7689]

i did not know peace until i watched this video. your soothing voice combined with rain made me feel some kinda way. i like watching craft videos but i never feel like i'd be able to actually make the stuff myself. but after watching some of your videos, i was like, "hey, maybe i actually CAN do this!" im proud to say tht yesterday i sculpted my first miniature for dnd :) thank you for inspiring me to craft, Crafsman!! your content is truly a gift to this world!!

[@drumticks]

the little gags you do at the beginning of your videos are always a joy

[@Eralen00]

I enjoy these simpler videos just as much (if not more) as the fancy ones with the music and animations

[@hurdlegirdle3212]

I would love me a CrafsMan cameo just telling me to "relax, its gonna be alright, you got this buddy". Another amazing video, you inspire me to keep going and keep trying new things, thank you.

[@IishTyto]

Crafsman, your content always makes me smile. The state of the world, combined with my current health issues, has been tearing me down. But whenever I watch your videos, I always get a smile and a new idea for a project out of it. Thank you for making the content that you do, I really hope you're doing as well as you can through everything right now. You're a great force to have as a creator.

[@MaximilianonMars]

Health issues? Is it something reversible?

[@IishTyto]

@@MaximilianonMars Yes and no. I'm chronically ill and disabled, so a lot of it is just the norm for me. Something new has popped up though, and it'll hopefully be found to be a minor issue!

[@UncleJessy]

Awesome shoutout to Paul Braddock!

[@gardenfork]

You just gave me a high five Mr Crafsman. Many Thanks, Eric.

[@zdwxt4239]

I found this channel yesterday best accident ever

[@Therealmrmeow]

You've found gold..... you've found gold!

[@ryanrose8856]

You have stumbled on to one of the internet's last great secrets!

[@DeductedSpy]

Ddog _47 well welcome to the crafs club (I don’t know what it’s called that’s just what I came up with)

[@MindChamber]

Not only is he an amazing talent, Welcome to the best ASMR on the internet..

[@chwenhoou]

Welcome to Crafnation. ^_^

[@adriiirtfabelorodriguez9006]

Hi, i'm Spanish and I found this marvelous channel and I love it

[@darrenmichaels]

Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain telling me just what a fool I've been.

[@SabrinasWorkshop]

My grandpa sang that song all the time 😁

[@seiufou6658]

sick break-beat at the start!

[@tomasorellana4747]

Tus vídeos son muy relajantes 😎👌😳👊

[@cacto3]

How the SC lord just explain you in less than 15 mins what a full course/lecture of Graphic desing takes 1 whole week. It is so easy that i can play this video to some kids and they can get it ASAP! Groovy, Crafsdude!

[@kittykat7081]

thumbs up on hand puppet. love his intros, zany look, and vibe. would love to see more of the puppet throughout the videos. thanks for sharing all your crafting tips and tricks...enlightening and entertaining. 🤩

[@ParfaitCup]

Idk why this was recommended but it was genuinely so relaxing to watch and I loved it

[@GinaBeana_Tootsie]

I luv the sound of rain ty for sharing 👍🏼

[@babaganoosh1969]

Nothing better than watching a Crafsman video..having some coffee..listening to his soothing voice while rain hitting the crafs shed

[@Tallen79]

A great Sunday just got a little better. I used to do graphics for signs and vehicles with vinyl and digital printing. Sometimes an old version of something is the absolute best tool for the job because you know it inside and out.

[@syrew900]

Im only 1 cup of coffee in but ill make a second to get on your level 😁

[@spavliskojr]

This is a great tool to use.. Ive done this same technique for years! Works great for seeing what a room looks like before you paint it too.

[@maxximumb]

Yet another fantastic video. Thank you Mr. Crafsman.

[@kirkht]

your so knowledgeable on your crafting crafsman

[@snakehandlerjorge]

Crafsman knows the best colors to use - the ones you have on hand. I love the sound of the rain on your metal roof. Keep on steady craftin'

[@Therealmrmeow]

I did this for my parents' old pop-up camper when they were refurbishing it and were tryin' to pick colors for the cabinets and counters. I suggested a pwder blue and harvest yellow. They were skeptical, until I took some photos and and did a color overlay in photoshop. Great and easy for any paint jobs around the house! There are probably even some apps for it now.

[@MrNickatron]

This channel has really helped my anxiety. Thank you Crafsman!

[@funnyduddy15]

“ best believe I ain’t just gonna be painting that thing” 😁Loved that line

[@DP-nb2hd]

The zoom at the beginning had me cracking up 🤣🤣

[@michaelsaxonson251]

I love this channel more and more all the time

[@aKingInGodsKindom]

@ The Crafsman; if you end up getting one of the Paul Braddock robots, I hope you paint it just like the suit on your free range chicken painting video! That way it’s a tribute to your work and his! Love this video! I bet this will help save some time and frustration for a lot of crafters out there in the universe!!! 😉

[@mathieu4204]

That rain, man. So peaceful, perfect ambiance to play around in Photoshop or mess around with whatever figure is laying round. Have a great Sunday.

[@itimmy101]

The rain in the background is so relaxing!😇🙏

[@good4gaby]

You made my day. Creativity is a Life Saver. You are Awesome !

[@Grinning.Cadaver]

Even though I have discovered your videos/channel a mere few days ago, I already look forward to your uploads as well as the knowledge that you pack into each of 'em.

[@jaimecowan490]

This man is a national treasure. Thank you for brightening up my Sunday Crafsman!

[@ryanrose8856]

I cant get enough Crafsman!

[@rtrdiecastracingleague6116]

Love you crafsman...and crafsmomma too...❤️😃

[@chwenhoou]

Something about the rain hitting the roof of your workshed makes the serenity of SteadyCraftin all the more soothing. ^_^

[@nikitayatsenko4508]

Great! Thank you CrafsMan.

[@Hex51]

this is actually something I can use thanks CraftsMan

[@Dukefazon]

11:00 - That's a neat robot, well detailed.

[@midnightfm87]

I would watch the heck out of a video of Crafsman just babbling quietly over some gentle rain sounds

[@good4gaby]

You encouraged me, CrafsMan! Keep it steady! Luv ya!

[@slightlysoulfulspatula]

This was unexpectedly helpful! I usually watch your videos just because I like you and your content. Today I got a Photoshop tutorial that was SO EASY to understand! Thank you, Crafsman - You're awesome. :-)

[@snyk79]

My man's got a relaxing voice! Love it!

[@j-digglywiggly6785]

Ooooooooooooooh SNAP! Not a Sunday until Steadycraftn!

[@mattygroves]

I love the sounds of the rain. I just moved out of the Southwest and back to the Midwest because I missed the rain. Thank you for the informational and enjoyable video Crafsman!

[@lochmoigh1]

Thank you sir, you really are a soothing voice in troubled times

[@LukeSteichen]

Thanks for another awesome video CrafsMan!

[@carolinecaroline4667]

I loved this episode Crafsman. 😎

[@KappaSigmaMB09]

this is the only channel that is equally educational, relaxing, and funny. Love your work, CrafsMan!

[@PaulBraddock]

Thanks TCM! This is a great technique.

[@LeandroFTW]

That OD Green is the move!

[@ericwessel6511]

Crafsman!!!!! Love the videos, thanks for everything you do!

[@tojorozombie]

Thank you, Sir for the schoolin’, the skills and the smiles!

[@arichutfles]

Simple trick that's easy to overlook if you're a photoshop newbie. If you have a color figure that you want to make grey for the color previs, just switch the color mode of the project to greyscale then back to RGB. That will dump all the color information and give you a grey image of your figure.

[@here4thiscringe953]

You’ve fixed quarantine for me. Thank you Crafsman. 🙏

[@alfredopaez3538]

Best channel on YT

[@lobitome]

Though more technical than most people would be doing, I for one appreciated the video because I am pretty proficient in Photoshop.

[@n8sgr8adventure]

👏👏👏 Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Crafsman! I have been looking for a proper explaination tutorial about this for awhile now but you done did it RIGHT! Whoop Whoop! Proper Teaching I always ❤ it and Value your knowledge. Thanks Again for being Craft-tastic! 😁🙏🏻

[@cameronford8225]

Thank you for making my day, your videos are so calming and entertaining

[@rodneycox1476]

Another genius video. Thank you so much!

[@maddestmike5791]

It's nice to get a refresher on PhotoShop techniques. Even nicer if it's with CrafsMan. :)

[@medienmond]

I Love you, too. Keep steady craftin'...

[@schlagie]

I'm a digital artist so I know all of this stuff, but because it's crafsman I'm gonna watch the whole thing anyway lol

[@adamcrofts58]

you inspire me every time I watch you.

[@runklestiltskin_2407]

Love that rain on the roof sound.

[@EJTechandDIY]

Always happy to see a new upload in my subscription feed.

[@Sicnus]

Loved it! Thank you Crafsman... hahahahaha so You were at the very end and you were still talking but I had scrolled down to comment. Only half the video screen was showing... You kinda bent down and it looked like you were trying to look UNDER the top of the browser to say "I love ya'll and keep .... steady... craftin'!" Love this channel.

[@scottmarshall6766]

I've been known just to do a silhouette cutout and paint - not as nice as a software photo, but it gives you an idea. Usually your gut instinct tells you right off what will work, but I have indeed had some carvings (I do a little Doug Linker style carving) that defied proper colorization. Most notable, this mushroom man thing I still have right here on my desk. It had so many layers of acrylic on it, I scraped it all off to start fresh, and natural wood so far is the color to beat. Thanks for your hints and tips Mr Craftsman! I always learn something and enjoy the video to boot!

[@MEpowder]

He just gets better and better

[@chupathingy5862]

I had a trash day at work today but this video immediately made me feel better. Just wanted to say thanks for doing what you do.

[@kinniealford7393]

Awesome job

[@Lewiiiiiiiis]

Craftman, I've been struggling through using PS for probably 6 years now, but I learned like 20 things in this video. Maybe you could make some semi-regular PhotoShop/Adobe product videos!

[@tS-gh9dj]

Personally I can’t see myself using this technique (mostly because I don’t have Photoshop)but I always love watching any videos that you make.

[@bassman2162]

From soup to nuts, Crafsman, you cover it all and make it interesting.

[@daveblank7541]

"Give somebody a high five..." yes sir, I surely will.

[@1uzfe]

🖐

[@TheRelaf]

🖐

[@corrinmana9324]

Alternate method for photoshop, add a blank layer, set mode to overlay, make a hard brush and draw over the spots you'd make that color.

[@ilikecabbage]

Woohoo! More crafsman!!!

[@JIMISTONED]

I love you too crafsman ! :)

[@gonzlocarrera9949]

Yo Crafsman! Your videos are the best! Thank you for teaching us while entertaining us! :)

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome stuff, thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@honestfigurereviews]

Awe you’re so cute . The end had me 😍 The rain sound effects & your soft voice got me just like it did you I love you & your videos . You are amazing & unique Please keep them coming A big thumbs up from me

[@angiebcraftsdesign]

Awesome, CraftsMan. I use Illustrator so much, I forget many Photoshop techniques. I could use a nice little technique refresh video like this everyday! But not those straight technical ones. Enjoyable ones like this.😉 This was, as always, wonderful and informative. Thank you, sir 🌷💖

[@superbaconsh4ke76]

u are the best!! pls keep it up Craftsman!

[@FrancoEC_]

AMIGO ESTO ES SUPER RELAJANTE

[@khrellian3327]

Thank you for this!

[@johncalebthompson8994]

I always talk directly to crafsman whenever I’m craftin’. I’ll be home alone, working on a carving, and say “crafsman, how would you make a printing press if you had to make your own?”. Then maybe later I put it on KZbin.

[@dammitspawk]

If there’s anyone who wants to do this but doesn’t have or want to get photoshop then Krita is a free program that mimics many very useful photoshop tools :) thanks Crafsman!

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Krita, GIMP/Glimpse, Firealpaca, & Medibang paint, as well. All free programs for photo editing and drawing that can do this too.

[@DoonerF]

Crafsman! Best part of waking up, is Crafsman video in your notifications! That didn’t rhyme, but that’s ok. I thought you were going to explain how you visualize colors in your head. I said, “ Man! That’s gonna be a tough one to pull off cause we can’t see inside of your head.”, but you come bringing more techologistical stuff making me want to buy some software and try dat. That looks like a better way than what I been doing. Guessing. You know I love you back.

[@kakkarotdb]

Crafsman, I like the way you think

[@seanvolk4202]

Excellent

[@spavliskojr]

I like to adjust whatever the color is to a gray first, then i adjust the gray to a light neutral shade so it takes the color better

[@midininja3790]

second creator this week I've seen using old Adobe CS!

[@georgegherghinescu]

Great one! Very useful info for all kind of projects not just models :-) Thanks Crafsman, I enjoyed watching and learned something that will help me in my projects. Stay dry :-)

[@isaacmchale8832]

When working on painting compositions, I use photoshop to combine elements and adjust the colors as I like. I use that comp as a reference for the actual painting. This way, I know I'm working towards an image that I already like!