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Welcome to Artistry Online

Welcome to Artistry Online, featuring Painter Master Karen Sperling's instructional resources for learning to paint photos in Corel Painter and in Adobe Photoshop.

Karen wrote the original Painter manual when the software debuted in 1991. She wrote several more of the early manuals, then three books. She published the first printed Painter magazine, Artistry, and currently publishes the first Painter ezine, Artistry Tips and Tricks.

Karen Sperling has just completed the writing, illustrating and designing of her fourth book, Painting for Photographers.

Cover painting and design by Karen Sperling from a photo by Felicia Tausig.

You can see examples of layouts, images and chapters from Painting for Photographers; check out an overview of the contents; read a blog about self-publishing; and you can preorder till July 4, 2009 for $25, a 36% discount off the $39.95 cover price.

Preorder your copy of Painting for Photographers today!

Painting for Photographers + Artistry Virtual Book Reading:
Huge Hits!

The reviews are in from the first Artistry Virtual Book Reading, and they're raves!

Karen,
Thank you for being THE most informed, dedicated and inspiring Painter aficionado!
Terre Spencer

Karen,
I would be more than happy to give you my comments for your new book.
I think the layout is very crisp and professional. It appears to flow in a very logical
methodical way.
The colors are vibrant & clear.
I noticed how perfectly aligned all the columns, photos & entire layout were depicted.
The instructions seem very clear & easy to follow.
As I mentioned before, eloquently exquisite!!!
Congratulations & best wishes for gangbuster sales.
Thank you again for a great webinar.
Kind regards, Colleen Taylor

Karen,
Enjoyed the sneak preview of your new book.
It promises to be a nice addition to my digital camera bag- well thought out,
lavishly illustrated, and structured to flatten the learning curve.
Steve S.

Karen, your book looks marvelous and I have ordered it.
It must have been a huge undertaking, but also a labor of love.
I hope your sales go well and you will publish before too long; I'm looking forward to having it in my hands.
Meanwhile, I hope you can keep us informed from time to time on the progress.

Hi Karen,
Excellent webinar!
This is a wonderful way to get a chance to preview a book before purchasing it!
Not only do we get to "page through" the book with you, but we also get to hear about how and
why you wrote the book the way you did. It adds an element of your personality to the book.
It's almost as good as holding the book in my hands!
Being a visual person, I appreciate that the book takes a step-by-step approach with examples.
It will be a great resource for painters and non-painters alike.
I'm anxious for the book to arrive and get started!
Thanks,
Marcia L. Getto Photography, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Karen,
I thoroughly enjoyed your webinar this evening and, having had the sneak peek at
"Painting for Photographers," I am even more anxious to get the book in my hands!
Look forward to receiving it soon!
Respectfully,
David Thayer

Dear Karen,
After watching your webinar tonight, I am certain that this book will be a huge success.
It is so well designed and informative, that any photographer or
artist will get so much information.
This book is really for all levels of experience, from beginner
to advanced and for certain everyone will have a perfect reference
resource by owning Painting for Photographers.
Thanks so much for your effort and willingness to share. It is very appreciated.
Hugs to you.
Jackie Jacobson

The book is awesome, filled with great information and instruction on turning photographs into pieces of fine art.
I love the beautiful illustrations !!!!
I know I will be turning out beautiful paintings to cherish !
I am glad I pre - ordered my copy.... loved the discount !!!!
Thank you again, Karen
Rochelle Marks

Thanks, everybody!

Become a Sponsor of Painting for Photographers

Sponsorships are available for Painting for Photographers.

Please e-mail Karen Sperling or call her at 818-981-2803 for sponsorship information.

Become a Patron of Painting for Photographers

For the month of July 2009, Karen is inviting patrons to help in the final production phase leading up to publication of Painting for Photographers.

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