anthonyg1382 Report post Posted September 7, 2014 I've been tooling for a few weeks now and I think im doing pretty good. My problem is im not a good enough artist to draw my own template to trace onto the leather, I have to rely on printing pics off line . Does anyone else have this problem, or is it that big of a problem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raysouth Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Hello Anthony, Many folks are not artistic when it pertains to "drawing", and do exactly what you do. There is so much online that you can, with a bit of searching, find nearly anything you would like to use. I am guilty of using this method to make many items. Clip art in some of the better publishing programs can be very beneficial. In my youth, I was able to draw fairly well but that has gone by the wayside these days. I have printed many items and then modified for my use on projects. Never did like to copy anything without adding my own personal touch and this also keeps one clear of the copyright issue. Many artists allow you to use their artwork any way you wish but others are a bit fussy, at times, and not so willing to share. Has never been a problem for me and sure that many others do the same thing. God Bless. Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Hello Anthony, Many folks are not artistic when it pertains to "drawing", and do exactly what you do. There is so much online that you can, with a bit of searching, find nearly anything you would like to use. I am guilty of using this method to make many items. Clip art in some of the better publishing programs can be very beneficial. In my youth, I was able to draw fairly well but that has gone by the wayside these days. I have printed many items and then modified for my use on projects. Never did like to copy anything without adding my own personal touch and this also keeps one clear of the copyright issue. Many artists allow you to use their artwork any way you wish but others are a bit fussy, at times, and not so willing to share. Has never been a problem for me and sure that many others do the same thing. God Bless. Ray Just agreeing with Ray. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treed Report post Posted September 8, 2014 I did the same thing for years, figuring that I was never going to learn to draw. The problem was that everything that I came up with just didn't fir my patterns. I started ordering books and videos and took the time to start practicing and studying. It hasn't been easy but it was not as hard as I figured and will worth the time. I still have a long ways to go but it has been worth it and improved my carving at the same time. Bob Parks book is a good place to start, (hidepounder). Don't under estimate your self, if I can get somewhat of a handle on it then anybody can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted September 8, 2014 If I have to do something custom for someone I usually hit the internet, find a picture I like, and then free draw it on the item. Simply because it's hard to get it to fit the way you want it to when you print it. When I do things for my booth I use my own designs usually. I'm not an artist but it works for me. Also I have a book of belt designs since it's so hard to find something to fit to those. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
