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The basics in photoshop painting
8 Lessons-
StartGetting started. Locating tool and setting up your toolbar
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StartDetailed explanation of tools
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StartWhat is the mixer brush and the settings
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StartWhat is the smudge tool and settings
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StartCreating custom backgrounds
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StartBrush blend modes
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StartPutting it all together painting a portrait
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StartDemo on painting pet fur
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The Basics in Photoshop Painting: How to get started
In this course you will learn all the basics to get started in if your photoshop painting journey.
Course Summary
This is the first course you should take in your painting journey! You will learn step by step from the very beginning. How to find your tools to paint as well as where to get the brushes needed to be successful. The mixer brush and smudge tools will be covered in full detail. What settings to use and when and where to use them. You will learn how to paint your own backgrounds to create color harmony in your images. Layers and selections will be reviewed and how to blend the edges of your selections seamlessly. After the detailed review of the tools we will put it all together and use the tools for some everyday retouching. How to fix braces, chipped nail polish and eyeglass glare and wrinkle in fabric. A painting demo of a traditional portrait and on fur pet fur will finish up the course.
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
