What is the best way to document watercolor paintings to create a portfolio?

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sunflowerblack asked:


I tried to scan my paintings, but the richness of the watercolors didnt come through, and there was glare. any suggestions?

KURT
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2 Responses to “What is the best way to document watercolor paintings to create a portfolio?”

  1. RUSS Says:
    January 23rd, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    AHMAD

    Scanned artwork can have different colors from the original. However, high quality scanners — least 1200dpi ‘optical’ (not interpolated) resolution, and 32-bit color — should be able to duplicate colors accurately. When scanning make sure the artwork is flat and not inside a frame.

  2. JOHNATHAN Says:
    January 24th, 2009 at 10:40 am

    LOWELL

    If you have a good 35mm camera, and have something like a portrait lens, your best bet would be to use that. Set up by putting your painting against a black fabric (I use black felt). You will need two lights, set on either side at an angle. I take color slides of my work and then make color prints from those if I need prints. Most galleries and art shows require slide sumbission.