https://chandler.io/tags/art/Recent content in Art on chandler.ioHugoenCopyright © 2022-2026 [Chandler Griscom](https://chandler.io/). All Rights Reserved.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:37:44 -0400https://chandler.io/posts/2026/06/simple-greyscale-drawing-digitization/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://chandler.io/posts/2026/06/simple-greyscale-drawing-digitization/<p>This is a quick guide for digitizing pencil or ink drawings using a phone camera and GIMP. The goal is to produce a clean greyscale (or transparent) image from a hand-drawn original, suitable for printing or digital use.</p> <h2 id="1-capture-the-drawing">1. Capture the Drawing</h2> <p>Use a phone to capture a photo of the drawing on a flat surface. Position the phone at least 18 inches above the drawing, with the camera lens centered over it and the phone perpendicular to the surface.</p>