Watercolor Painting: Statue & Gargoyle

Posted on September 14, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

Watercolor Painting: Statue & Gargoyle

In this demo I answer some Rebelle Forum questions about tracing from a photo. I emphasize the use of warm and cool colors to portray the light and dark shapes. Also break down all shapes with the use of a hard or soft edge. I discuss the use of watercolor base coats and how they tie the objects of a painting together. Using the Water and Dry Tools to isolate specific areas to paint. Examples of the Tilt Tool and how it gives unique color mixing and patterns. Then add complexity to render specific textures of an object.

Watercolor Painting: Snow Goose

Posted on September 8, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

Watercolor Painting: Snow Goose

In this demo I start with a freehand drawing then convert it to a main mask layer. Combining this mask with other masks isolate each area I wish to work on. I then use a Transparency Lock on a water layer to establish a final masking layer. I use photos as reference to guide me with lighting issues and how to best establish an intense light source direction. I also discuss various textures and techniques to best render given objects. This is a demo of a painting that evolves to improve the final piece.

About Wall Murals

Posted on August 26, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

Blackwater 60x20

Multi Panel - 3 Panel

Multi Panel - 5 Panel

Multi Image Canvas Prints & Their Superior Detail

Our GIGA Pixel canvas prints hold extreme detail beyond the maximum delivery size. The largest size available for home and business delivery is 84″ x 84″. These GIGA Pixel files may exceed 250 megs as a JPEG ready to print. Bit Depth, Layers, and File Type (JPEG or TIFF) all determine the overall size of the file. This is where the term GIGA PIXEL Image came from. A single image file will often exceed a gigabyte in size. What does this all mean? Exquisite and extremely detailed canvas prints! When close inspection of the artwork is probable high detail will be appreciated.

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Please Mouse Over For Close Inspection.

This landscape panorama is a composite of 24 images. A total of 8 photos bracketed 3 ways thus giving a total of 24. My goal is to create a pleasing composition with the best possible detail digital equipment can produce. In this particular photo the strong texture of the snow intensifies that detail. These files are ideal for large prints, very large! A print in excess of 60 inches leaves little room for lack of quality. On close inspection the massive files printed on canvas gives the appearance of a freehand painting. This is due to the weave of the canvas. The largest canvas print that can be shipped in the lower 48 states is 84 inch x 84 inch. A multi panel set is used for images beyond 84”. I have several landscapes that exceed 120 inches in width. This of course is a camera generated 300 DPI composite.

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Custom Sized Multi Panels

Multi panel canvas prints allow the creative process to extend beyond the image. Each panel may be cropped and sized to compliment the image as well as the wall space it will occupy. Size and shape combinations are limited only to ones imagination. Choose from our standard sets or please ask about a custom set unique to your space and style.

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Multi Panel Prints Allows For Extra Large Canvas Prints.

An additional benefit to multi panel canvas wraps allow for dimensions beyond 84″. Due to shipping limitations 84″ x 84″ is the maximum size able to ship to the lower 48 states. With multi panels, the finished dimensions will be limited only to the quality of the image file and camera generated size. The Pittsburgh piece below measures 100″ x 42″ (not including gaps between).

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SIGNATURE GALLERY

Posted on August 20, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

SIGNATURE GALLERY

Power Composition

Posted on August 20, 2021September 28, 2021 by Tom G

Power Composition Page Samples

DESIGN MORE CREATIVE AND COMPELLING IMAGES OF ANY SCENE OR SUBJECT.

Tom’s new book, shows readers how to use their camera’s exposure controls (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) to establish the focal point of the image and create the overall mood of the shot and choose a particular lens or focal-length setting to massage the way elements in the original scene will appear within the frame. Next, he presents chapters on using shape, color, lines, and arrangement to strengthen the intended visual message. Readers will learn how to best place their primary subject (and in some cases secondary subject) for maximum impact and will discover artistic strategies that reinforce that decision through careful use of color, tone, highlight and shadow, leading lines, curved shapes, and relative size-qualities that will contribute to the overall mood in the image. Copious illustrations emphasize the impact that putting these concepts into play will have on your images-and these are often coupled with images that show how ineffective images are when those important compositional needs are not attended to.

“Remember, to master composition is to understand the way people think” – Tom Gallovich

How to Trace a Photo in Rebelle 4: Ornamental Lamp

Posted on July 24, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

Tracing Layer Series

How to Trace a Photo in Rebelle: Ornamental Lamp

From a photograph to a painting: The last video of the Tracing Layer series is all about tracing. Learn how to trace an imported photograph in Rebelle 4, explained on an image of an ornamental lamp, by freehand artist Tom Gallovich. Starting from setting up Tracing and Influenced layers, Tom continues with advanced options and gives a tip about creating a visually contrasting cobalt turquoise layer. Further, in the video, he explains how to use masking when you trace a photo and how to take an advantage of more than one tracing layer.

Selecting The Best Photos For Tracing

Posted on July 14, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

Tracing Layer Series

Selecting The Best Photos For Tracing

From a photograph to a painting: In this video, Tom shares his valuable experience as a photographer to teach us how to select the best photograph for tracing. He covers the lighting, the difficulties that might arise, and the issues we may have with photos like chromatic aberration, noise, and angle of view. He also shows how to turn a photo into black & white in Rebelle to help us in some lighting situations. At the end of the video, he offers useful suggestions on what to look out for while selecting the best photo for your tracing project.

Painting a Cardinal

Posted on July 5, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

Tracing Layer Series

Painting a Cardinal

From a photograph to a painting: Tracing is a great way of laying down your preliminary colors you pull out easily out of your source image. In this video, Tom demonstrates his approach to painting a beautiful cardinal from a photograph, using both tracing layers system and freehand technique. He explains how tracing in Rebelle works and what to do to set up a Tracing and an Influenced layer. This video will also teach you how you can create a custom color set out of your photograph.

Photo Retouch

Posted on June 15, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

Tracing Layer Series

Photo Retouch

From a photograph to a painting: Tom takes us on an exciting journey of transferring a photograph into a painting. In the first clip of his four-video series, he explains how to retouch your photographs or pictures before you start painting them. During the process, Tom shows how to make your photo more aesthetically pleasing by removing objects or people from your photos or place cut-out objects in your photos to make them look better than the originals. Rebelle tools used in this video include a Magic wand, Transform, and Clone tool.

Custom Sized Multi Panels

Design Your Own Brushes May

Posted on May 12, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

Design Your Own Brushes in Rebelle 4

In this video, Tom Gallovich introduces us to Rebelle’s brushes and explains how they work. Understand how different shapes and grains influence the final look of your brush strokes and how you can create your own brushes directly from the canvas using the ‘Import Selection’ option. Moreover, Tom demonstrates some of the most used Brush Creator settings while creating a pattern ‘maple leaf’ brush.

Controlling The Paint in Rebelle 4

Posted on April 22, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

Controlling The Paint in Rebelle 4

In this demo I use several tools to show how the watercolor paint will react on dry and wet paper. Also how new paint layers will react to previously layered paint. What tools and methods to use to protect given areas. How to undo a painted area in an artistic way. Pause Diffusion to give yourself time to lay down the colors and patterns you want. Basic fundamentals and techniques that could be used to design and create a watercolor painting of any style or subject matter. Start with the basics…

Painting Set Up & Masking Layer in Rebelle 4

Posted on April 19, 2021September 29, 2021 by Tom G

Painting Set Up & Masking Layer in Rebelle 4

In this demo I use an actual maple branch as my painting reference. Once I draw my branch study I create a mask from its outline. The mask is used to protect my transparent watercolor illustration from the background colors. I can select the mask area or invert the selection and work on the background. The protected area will effect how the watercolors will mix and move in the background. We can solve this in several ways…