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



Developer

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

The Basics in Photoshop Painting: How to get sta

$99 USD

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