Are you new to Photoshop painting? Be sure to start with the Basic Class. You will learn all the tools I use to create my award winning images.
If you are comfortable with all the tool choose one of the start to finish tutorials.
If you struggle with composites and shadow choose the shadow tutorial.
All classes have something for everyone.
Never stop learning!
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF DIGITAL ART!
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET STARTED?
PHOTOSHOP CC AND A PEN AND TABLET ARE ALL YOU NEED. NO ADD'L SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED.
LET'S CREATE!
KAREN A. MCCALL
M.Photog, M. Artist, Cr, CPP World Photographic Cup Team USA
"I’m loving them! I bought the first one and have bought two more since! I think I mentioned I was starting on my artist. Your image of the golden crane gave me an idea as I have one from the zoo last year where he looks like he’s a king fu fighter.
Kim McCue
"can’t wait to get started!"
Darlene Greydanus
"I love it! " love your workflow. You’re so good at organizing your layers and impeccably labeling everything.
Brandon Chaney
Sandra from Nashville,
Dear Karen,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for the brilliant class! I am so excited and inspired to learn from you! You are an amazing instructor and I feel so blessed to have met you and the opportunity to do a one on one with you.
Sandra Hafford , In person, zoom and mentoring
Tim from Arkansas,
I've attended many classes from other artist. The presentation and explanation you do is definitely the easiest to follow and understand. I highly recommend!
Tim Donar, In person and zoom classes
Jamison from Washington State
If you can do and in person class with Karen, I highly recommend it. She really presented in such a way I was able to absorb a lot of information. She even made layers less intimidating. Elegant, warm personable, patient, engaging, fun, and I dare to say grandiose.
I love the how Karen does her hair and feathers extra fluffy and with such personality and whimsical fun.
Jamison
Cathy Benton
Embarking on the journey of learning digital painting for my client images was daunting. With numerous methods available, I was uncertain where to begin, until fate intervened one evening. A captivating image of Karen McCall's exquisite Peacock, painted in Photoshop, halted my scroll through my newsfeed. Intrigued, I delved into her program, finding it tailored perfectly for someone like me—a beginner with a modicum of knowledge. Enrolling in Karen's Zoom class was a decision I'll never regret. The depth of learning packed into those sessions was astonishing. I diligently took notes, which continue to serve as my guide even now. Since then, I've eagerly participated in several of her classes, each time acquiring fresh insights and techniques. Starting on the path towards achieving our goals requires a leap of faith. For me, that leap was into Karen McCall's class. Looking back, I'm immensely grateful for taking that leap, as are my clients. Thanks to Karen's guidance, my digital painting skills have flourished, enhancing the quality of my work and leaving a lasting impression on those I serve.
Cathy's beautiful MIR image is shown
Thank you Mike for your kind words!
I have been working on my digital paintings for the better part of two years now and Karen has been there every step of the way cheering you on. I have purchased every tutorial that she offers and each and every single time I watch them to get a refresher, I happen to learn something new as well. I have had a few one-on-one zoom meetings and she helps break down where areas need to be adjusted and then gives you pointers on how to shoot for the future and edit so you can set yourself up for painting some of your best stuff! Karen wants you to learn and have fun while doing this style of artwork! With her laugh and her comments, she makes you feel like a person, not just a number and I love it with a passion! Thanks Karen for all you do! I enclosed a photo that she has helped me (though it isn't done yet) but she has given me such an amazing path to go down to make it better but also ways to create a style that I like and would be suitable to my needs here in Washington State.
Mike Wolfgram
Washington State
Great Artist and Mentor. 🫶🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Rafael Sotomayer
World photographic Cup Team USA 2023
"Love is in the air"
