Article · Ann Shen Creative
How to Digitize Paintings in Photoshop
By Ann Shen
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
Illustrator Ann Shen explains her process for scanning traditional paintings at 600 DPI and then using Levels and the Magic Wand tool in Photoshop to strip out the white paper background while preserving fine painted detail, so the art can be reused digitally.
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