Start to finish painting of short haired German Shepherd:

Start to finish: Painting Short Haired Dogs: Mastering Backgrounds, highlights and shadows

Course Summary

Learn how to paint short haired dogs while maintaining their integrity. This is start to finish course, you will gain the skills to confidently paint short haired dogs by exploring techniques for backgrounds, fur, and highlighting. Discover the power of layers, clipping masks, and adjustment layers as you elevate your pet portraits to the next level

Course Curriculum

Karen MCCALL

Karen is one of the top artists in the country and has been part of team USA’s world photographic cup.

Karen holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts in Communications. After working in an investment firm and then the ad department for a newspaper she followed her heart and entered the world of art. Karen has been a professional photographer for 30 years photographing families, HS seniors, pets and events. Karen never looked back. It was a career that wasn't a job! In 2016 Karen started painting in Corel Painter and then in 2018 switched to Photoshop.

Karen has a passion for creating digital art and teaching others.

Awards and Accolades:

2024 Platinum SIlver and Bronze Image Maker in International Photographic Competition.

2023 Team USA World Photographic Cup


6 TIme ( 2019 - 2024 ) State Elite Award for Massachusetts

6 TIme ( 2019 - 2024 ) Highest Scoring Print Massachusetts

6 Time ( 2019 - 2024 ) Grand Case Massachusetts

6 TIme ( 2019 - 2024 ) Animal Images Makers Massachusetts

6 TIme ( 2019- 2024 ) CPP Certified Photographers Award

5 Time ( 2019 - 2023 ) International Diamond Photographer of the year.

7 Time International Grand Image Award Nominee


2017- 2024 Court of Honor

2023 First Place Artist Category AIM Animal Image Makers

2021 First Second and Third ASP American Society of Photographers. Images of DIstinction


2020,2021 top 10 Northeast DIstrict Award

2019 First and Second ASP District Award

2017 Sunset Award


Master of Photography 2000

Master Artist 2019

Master Craftsmen 2020

Image Excellence Award 2020 , Images Excellence Bar 2023

Speaking engagements:

PPAM, 2019 4x, 2021

New Hampshire, 2021, 2023

Vermont, 2021

Tennessee , 2022

Tennessee, 2022 Post Con

Washington State, 2023

Pennsylvania, 2023

Virginia 2023

PPSNY full week 2023



Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to Enhance their Skills. Really Enjoyed it. Thank you!!

Course Pricing

Start to finish: Painting Short Haired Dogs:

$99 USD

  • Start to finish: Painting Short Haired Dogs: Mastering Backgrounds,Highlights and shadows

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