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This is a tutorial on how to scan a large painting and stitch it together.
Uses windows and Photoshop (but it should apply to most programs even if the menus are different)

Image used in the tutorial is here: [link]
so you can see how it looks in real size.

Any questions just comment.
Please remember that this is how I do it, it is not the only way.

I've used this method to scan images as large as 30" and stitched together using as many as 9 pieces.

~WaiLik reminded me of photomerge, I've used it before, it's really easy.
If you actually have Adobe Photoshop, try the photomerge tool file>automate> photomerge
Use the adobe help files to figure it out. You have to scan your pieces like in the tutorial still, just once you've scanned save them and use the merger tool.

I personally don't use it, because I've done it this way since before I even owned Photoshop and I'm a creature of habit.
It only takes about 2 minutes this way once your used to it anyway so it doesn't really save much time. You don't have to save your chunks like you do with the merger either.
If you are doing more than 3 or 4 chunks on most of your art you might want to see about getting Photoshop for that merger though.

Please don't save or redistribute, if you want to share it favorite the deviation or send someone the link to it.
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Given 2007-10-09
^misskittyoooo has been a long time contributor to DeviantART, with many helpful tutorials, and awesome work. Her latest tutorial is on Scanning Large images, a tricky situation that a lot of traditional artists come across. It clearly guides you through the process of sewing your paintings together so you can present your work proffessionally on Devinatart. ( Featured by `bleedsopretty )
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~Shmekana May 3, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
Dear lord. I'm going to have to do this 4 times per painting though D:

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Mood: Joy ~the3712thstar Apr 3, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Thank you very much!! Extremely helpful!! :D
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*Allyson-x Feb 13, 2012
Such a great tutorial! I was in a panic trying to scan a drawing I made too big without cropping it down to nothing... but then I found your wonderful tutorial and you are now saving my life ^^ Thank you!

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~blightedangel Nov 22, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
You just saved my latest painting. Thank you!

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!TheSnowWolfeh Jun 1, 2011  Student General Artist
Now as soon as my scanner stops malfunctioning, I shall try this :D Thanks!!!

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~giichil May 13, 2011
Hmm. I wonder if anybody's figured this out for GIMP? I have so many drawings better than the Daz3D stuff I have, but they're too large for my scanner.

That and I can't afford Photoshop.
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~Liennepien Sep 12, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I've been having the problem of scanning bigger than A4 files for a while now, and this turial was just what I needed! Thank you so much! :love:

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`misskittyoooo Sep 17, 2010  Professional Traditional Artist
You're welcome :3

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~Deviant-KB Sep 10, 2010
Incredibly helpful. Sincerest thanks for such an informative tutorial!

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`misskittyoooo Sep 17, 2010  Professional Traditional Artist
welcome :3

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