Helo. I just wanted to Thank the person who answered my post. It sound like fun. I mostly specialize in Fashion illustration and Flowers. I am not sure if I can paint that little or draw. Does anyone shrink their original drawing to fit that size and what size would shrink to a Aceo Size Card. I also do sports figures, but mainly in pencil. I like to catch the dynamics of the swing. I love a beautiful swing the second before the ball hits the bat and the power is released. With the use of steroids by players, you don't see the dynamics or beauty like a Joe Dimmagio. Watching the World Series, I did not see that moment.Mostly power but not finesse. I have a few I did years back and would like to see if I could shrink to fit.
The person who answered was asking about oil paintings. I would say use enough time that there is no odor as people might be allergic. I use acrylics because I am allergic to oils. JMHO
Thanks! I didn't realize that some are allergic to oils...gives me something to think about.
As for shrinking down, it would be considered a print and no longer an original...If you want to shrink it, just make sure that the larger size is in proportion to the aceo size to get it to look right. Depending on the size of your original image, you may need to crop it in order for the dimensions to work..... for example with a 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO...if you double each dimension you get 5x7 or if you triple each dimension you get 7.5x10.5 etc....just be sure that whatever you multiply one dimension by...you multiply the other by the same amount as well so they are proportional to each other.
It does take some getting used to working at that size. But after doing a few, you sortof get the hang of it and your artwork begins to look better and you feel more comfortable working at that size. Sometimes, it's easier to do a rough drawing at the size you are comfortable with...scan it...and print it at the ACEO size and use a lightbox or tracing paper to transfer the rough drawing to the medium you're working with...that way you get the basic shape of what you're doing in the size you need and it's alot easier.
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