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Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1

Karen Sperling's Fast and Simple Custom Brushes

The Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1 contains 25 new Corel Painter brushes created by Painter Master Karen Sperling and 52 pages of new bonus tutorials showing how to use them.

Karen created the brushes based on her 20 years of experience writing about, teaching and painting with Painter. She set out to revolutionize painting in Painter by making the brushes simple and fast to use, and professional photographers and hobbyists agree that she's succeeded.

Karen,
In response to your brushes and tutorials. I have spent the last couple days working with them all and
I can attest that they are amazing in achieving the results I desire. You have made these brushes
intuitive and extremely responsive. I especially love the oils for creating beautiful portraits!
The tutorials are easy to follow, allowing you to create a masterpiece with minimal effort and
in a short amount of time! Thank you for taking the time to produce this CD.
Sincerely,
Linda Wehler
Digital Fine Artist

Karen Sperling's brushes on the Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1 match their function, including painting eyes and painting hair in the style of watercolors and oils.

The only adjustment you‚ you'll have to make with these brushes is to change the size to fit your image. All the other adjustments have been made for you such as the right opacity for painting faces. All you have to do is choose a brush and paint.

Another way in which Karen Sperling's brushes speed up the process for you is that many of them paint multiple brushstrokes, so with a scribble, you have a section of your painting filled in.

The accompanying tutorials give you the easy steps for using these brushes that will simplify the process of painting photos.

There are about 52 pages of new tutorials for using the custom brushes on the bonus Artistry CD, covering the images and techniques below.

What's really cool about using Karen Sperling's new, simple brushes is that you're still painting in Painter. Unlike filters that, though easy to use, create recognizable results, using Karen Sperling's custom brushes will result in paintings that will be uniquely yours because you're still painting them with your own hand and touch.

Here are the images that are covered in the bonus Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1. All the original photos are included on the Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1.

Painting Landscapes

Painting by Karen Sperling from her photo.

Detail of painting.

Karen Sperling painted this painting with a texture brush that she created and Auto-Painting, a simple technique that will give you great landscape paintings quickly from your own photos. Rather than paint one stroke at a time, this and the other custom texture brushes provided on the bonus Artistry CD allow you to add multiple strokes with each application, speeding up painting.

Painting Portraits

Painting by Karen Sperling from her photo.

Detail of painting.

Here's another example of the texture brushes, used in the background of this new portrait from a photo Karen Sperling took of John Stamos. With a few swipes of the stylus you can get some great painted results from your photos with the new brushes. Karen Sperling painted the face with another new custom brush included on the bonus Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1 and explained in the accompanying tutorials.

Painting Foliage

Painting by Karen Sperling from her photo.

Detail of foliage brushes.

On the bonus Artistry CD are extra custom foliage brushes that let you paint in the styles you see in the above image. Like the new texture brushes, these foliage brushes paint with multiple strokes so you don't paint every leaf. You sort of scribble and you're done.

Use these brushes to paint Impressionist landscapes either behind your portrait subjects or as standalone landscapes.

Painting Watercolor Portraits

Painting by Karen Sperling from a photo at http://www.sxc.hu/.

Detail of watercolor painting.

Painting a watercolor portrait becomes a possibility with the easy-to-use custom brushes included on the bonus Artistry CD.

Click here to read a sample of the Watercolor tutorial on the Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1.

You can take one of the watercolor variants for a free test drive.

Click here to download the SperlingWC brush.

To install the brush in Painter:
Shut down Painter, open the zip file and put the .jpg file and folder in the following location, depending on your operating system.
When you move the file and folder inside the Painter Brushes folder, the brush will become a part of the current library in the Brush Selector.

Mac
Users -> [User Name] -> Library -> Application Support -> Corel -> Painter (X or 11) -> [Workspace Name or Default] -> Brushes ->Painter Brushes

Windows
Documents and Settings -> [User Name] -> Application Data -> Corel -> Painter (X or 11) -> [Workspace Name or Default -> Brushes ->Painter Brushes

Windows Vista
Users -> [User Name] -> AppData -> Roaming -> Corel -> Painter (X or 11) -> [Workspace Name] -> Brushes ->Painter Brushes

Painting Oil Painted Portraits

Painting by Karen Sperling from a photo at http://www.sxc.hu/.

Detail of oil painting.

And the grand finale is this oil painting Karen Sperling did with even more, new, easy-to-use, custom brushes, found on the bonus Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1.

The tutorial on the Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1 tells you which of the new custom brushes to use when for both the portrait and the background.

Using Painter to turn photos into paintings was never easier.

License Agreement

Summary

You are not purchasing a product when you purchase the Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1.

You are purchasing a license for one copy of the Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1 ("Licensed Product").

This license is not transferrable by the Licensee.

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This work is like a software program like Corel Painter. It is not like a movie. Libraries, rental companies and other similar entities are strictly prohibited from renting out, duplicating, and otherwise making available the copyrighted material on the DVD.

End User License Agreement

Please note that all educational products offered by Artistry are subject to your acceptance of the End User License Agreement.

Click here to read the License Agreement.

Please read the terms of this Agreement carefully before ordering, licensing, opening or using any of the electronic media Licensed Products of Artistry. The terms of this Agreement include the stipulation that the Licensed Product and any extra Painter brushes, art materials or tutorial images associated with it, are for a single user only and not for reproduction, rent, distribution or lease. This product is for a single user use only and is not to be used for rent or distributed in any way (see End User License Agreement).

Yes! I Want Painting for Photographers!

You may order the Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1 in one of three ways: 1. in the Painterrific! sale, which includes both Artistry Bundles Volumes 1 and 2; 2. as part of the Artistry Bundle Volume 1 for portraits; or 3. by itself.

What Everyone's Saying about the Artistry Bundles

Karen Sperling's Corel Painter Instructions Thorough and Easy to Follow
Thanks to you Karen, my new guru for Corel painter.
I am so impressed with anyone who masters Corel Painter, but I sincerely
like your style. I have bought various other instructional materials and
have used other Corel Painter videos, but I like your approach the best.
You make it look and sound so easy - a sign of a good teacher I think.
I love how you refer to the great art masters and incorporate art theory.
Your instruction is thorough and easy to follow. Your own works are
inspiring.
Thanks again.
Delphine Nelson
http://delnelson.com/

Artistry Bundle Great Use of Limited Finances
Hi, Karen,
Why I ordered the Artistry bundle:
One, because of your bio and expertise with Photoshop and Corel Painter.
Two, because I've investigated other workshops and at $2500-$5000 a workshop,
I felt this was a better use of my limited finances.
And three, whether I was able to afford a workshop or not, I figured
I'd be able to get the training I needed to do what I wanted with my photos and
that would also help me if I did get to attend a workshop.
C.D.

Impressed with Artistry Tutorials
Hi, Karen,
I had already bought some copies of Artistry Tips and Tricks newsletters and
was impressed with the tutorials within them.
When the offer came up, the chance to get such a range of similar
materials at such a generous price was too good to pass up.
I was given quick access to the Painting for Photographers pdf download and,
having looked at it, I am well pleased with what it contains.
I look forward to working through all the material.
Michael

Karen Sperling Offers Best Instructional Tutorials
Hi, Karen,
Your Painting for Photographers book/DVD/CD combo are the best
instructional tutorials for beginners and experienced students alike.
N.S.

Karen Sperling Tutorials Right Place to Start!
Hi, Karen,
I am completely new to digital painting, and your material has such rave reviews,
I figured it was the right place to start!
Looking forward to learning.
Best,
David

Landscapes DVD Highly Recommended
"I would highly recommend Karen's Painting For Photographers DVD: Volume 2 -
Landscapes and brushes. It is a great way to get focused in on painting beautiful
landscapes in an efficient and easily understandable format. Her brushes on the DVD
and CD are great. I was painting with them right away with beautiful results.
Check out her other tutorials. She has a great collection of (buy the techniques
you want). It is like ordering off a menu. Go for it!
Christopher Stillians, M. Photog. Cr."

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1. Painterrific Sale

Take an additional 10% off the already discounted prices when you order both the Artistry Bundles 1 and 2. Click on the links to see what's included:

Painting for Photographers ebook: $35.95
Two issues of Artistry Tips and Tricks (4 issues if you already have the ebook): $29.98
Painting for Photographers DVD Volume 1: Portraits: $139.95
Painting for Photographers DVD Volume 2: Landscapes: $139.95
Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1 (Portraits): $41.95
Artistry Bonus CD Volume 2 (Landscapes): $41.95

Regular price

$326.78

10% Off Painterrific Sale Price

$295

California residents: 8.25% state tax added.
Postage: U.S.: free; International: $13.95 global priority mail postage.

Valentine's Special! Expires midnight February 14, 2012

Take an additional 25% off = $221.25, a savings of $73.75.

2. Artistry Bundle

Take an addiitonal 25% off the already discounted prices when you order either the Artistry Bundle Volume 1 or the Artistry Bundle Volume 2. You can get additional savings by ordering both Artistry Bundles in the Painterrific! sale described above in item 1.

There are two Artistry Bundles to choose from to suit your interest in painting from your photos.

The Artistry Bundle Volume 1 is for painting portraits and the Artistry Bundle Volume 2 is for painting landscapes. Click on the links to see what's included:

The Artistry Bundle Volume 1

Portraits

Painting for Photographers ebook: $35.95 or 2 issues of Artistry Tips and Tricks if you have the ebook
Painting for Photographers DVD Volume 1: Portraits: $139.95
Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1 (Portraits): $41.95

Regular price

$217.85

25% Off Sale Price

$163.39

California residents: 8.25% state tax added.
Postage: U.S.: free; International: $13.95 global priority mail postage.

Valentine's Special! Expires midnight February 14, 2012

Take an additional 25% off = $122.54, a savings of $40.85.

The Artistry Bundle Volume 2

Landscapes

Painting for Photographers ebook: $35.95 or 2 issues of Artistry Tips and Tricks if you have the ebook
Painting for Photographers DVD Volume 2: Landscapes: $139.95
Artistry Bonus CD Volume 2 (Landscapes): $41.95

Regular price

$217.85

25% Off Sale Price

$163.39

California residents: 8.25% state tax added.
Postage: U.S.: Free; International: $13.95 global priority mail postage.

Valentine's Special! Expires midnight February 14, 2012

Take an additional 25% off = $122.54, a savings of $40.85.

3. Artistry Bonus CD Volume 1

Regular price

$59.95

30% Off Sale Price

$41.95

through November 30, 2011

California residents: 8.25% state tax added.
Postage: U.S.: $4.95 priority mail postage; International: $13.95 global priority mail postage.

Order by Credit Card through e-mail

To order through e-mail, send the card info split between 2 e-mails to Karen Sperling.

The credit card info needed is:
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Order by Check or Money Order

To order by check or money order made out to Artistry for the above amount that applies to you (International: U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank), send to:

Karen Sperling
Artistry
PO Box 57516
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-2516

Be sure to include:
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Please write the address and e-mail address clearly.

Order by phone

To order by phone, call 818-981-2803 during business hours, U.S. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Thanks for your order!!

Artistry instructional materials are compatible with Corel Painter X, Corel Painter 11 and Corel Painter 12.