Neolucida

What happens when two art professors resurrect an obsolete drawing tool from the 19th century? The NeoLucida Project is about art and technology history, provocative ways to fund design projects, and helping people learn how to draw. The NeoLucida neolucida a modern reinterpretation of the camera neolucidaneolucida, a 19th century optical drawing aid. It superimposes an image of your subject onto your paper, neolucida.

The NeoLucida is a drawing aid that lets you to trace what you see. Both the NeoLucida and the NeoLucida XL are simple technologies that may make learning to draw a little less discouraging, and perhaps a little less intimidating. As a modern reinterpretation of the camera lucida—a 19th century optical drawing aid—the NeoLucida is part of a rich history of drawing technologies aimed at helping people draw. As someone who likes to draw, and has drawn consistently since I was little, I was surprised by how many people were drawn to pun intended these tools I make. Despite high resolution smartphone cameras in our pockets, people like to draw, and a lot of people have the desire to learn to draw. Drawing accurately from life is not a superhuman ability reserved for "gifted" artists. Armed with a little knowledge and a lot of practice, I believe anyone can learn to draw.

Neolucida

The NeoLucida is a portable camera lucida: an optical drawing aid that allows you to trace what you see. Based on century-old designs but comprehensively redesigned for the 21st century, the NeoLucida is perfect for artists, scientists, designers, or hobbyists-anyone who wants to draw. Originally patented in , by the s camera lucidas were everywhere. Fine artists, scientists, naturalists, explorers, archeologists, architects-all used the camera lucida for drawing in the days before photography. Our design is lightweight 7oz. If you enjoy drawing from life, or if you're interested in experiencing for yourself how the Old Masters could possibly have created such accurate, lifelike drawings-then the NeoLucida is for you. Crowdfunded through Kickstarter. What's in the box. Need Help? Review videos. This website ships to United States only.

More Hide. Tools like the NeoLucida might help getting started a little less frustrating. It is not expensive neolucida to an original, functions as an original would minus the additional lenses, neolucida, and is very portable.

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The NeoLucida is a portable camera lucida: an optical drawing aid that allows you to trace what you see. Based on century-old designs but comprehensively redesigned for the 21st century, the NeoLucida is perfect for artists, scientists, designers, or hobbyists-anyone who wants to draw. Originally patented in , by the s camera lucidas were everywhere. Fine artists, scientists, naturalists, explorers, archeologists, architects-all used the camera lucida for drawing in the days before photography. Our design is lightweight 7oz. If you enjoy drawing from life, or if you're interested in experiencing for yourself how the Old Masters could possibly have created such accurate, lifelike drawings-then the NeoLucida is for you. Crowdfunded through Kickstarter. What's in the box.

Neolucida

The NeoLucida XL in action: Look down into the viewer and see a ghost image of your subject on your paper. It works just like the NeoLucida: Look down into the eyepiece to see a ghost image of your subject on your paper. The NeoLucida XL uses mirror and glass to provide an extra-large viewing area.

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PillPack Pharmacy Simplified. Make sure you have a solid table, horizontal drawing easel or tripod fitted with a drawing board to keep your setup stable and movement free. My eyes are strained from using the NeoLucida. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Click here to see the video that answers this question. Secure transaction. Sorry, there was an error. The most important defect is that the advertising misrepresents the efficacy of the mechanism. It makes anyone able to draw life-like pictures, and it is a most clear creation. This is a really interesting product. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. If your setup has a lighting imbalance, try the following: If your scene is too bright, use a small light to illuminate your paper.

Here is a quick guide to the differences between all the NeoLucidas. Clamp your NeoLucida onto a sturdy table or drawing board and make still-life drawings, portraits, landscapes, and even copies of other drawings! See Using the NeoLucida for more information.

One of those ideas that work on paper or in academia but in real life physics gets in the way. You need to practice. Amazon Ads Reach customers wherever they spend their time. The advertising implies that the Lucida transfers the object image to your drawing surface, and the ad makes it look like the subject matter is, in fact, reflected onto the paper. Review videos. Others say that it was a waste of money, not very practical or useful, and lacking in any creative joy. I am a printmaker and have already put the NeoLucida to good use transferring my sketches to linoleum blocks for carving. Get it as soon as Thursday, Feb It is spot on for replicating pretty much anything. Some customers also say that the camera is neoteric and falls short as a practical tool. History Contact. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Sign up for notifications to receive alerts when we restock this item.