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

Karen Sperling's Painting for Photographers

Painting isn't just for artists anymore.

Photographers nowadays are interested in turning their digital photos into paintings in Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop.

And now Painting for Photographers, published by Artistry Books, shows both the art lessons and software steps for transforming photos into works of art.

Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11

Number of pages: 128 pages not including the covers

Written and illustrated by Karen Sperling, one of the world's foremost Painter authorities, having penned the first several Painter manuals and three previous Painter books, Painting for Photographers is the first art book for photographers.

It starts with a look at the art concepts that photographers need to know to paint their photos and describes the materials needed to create art, in this case, the software program tools and features, in addition to Wacom tablets.

Next, Painting for Photographers provides step-by-step instructions and four-color illustrations for creating paintings in Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop from popular photo subjects, including portraits, landscapes and pets, covering various styles of art, including oils, watercolors and pastels.

Additionally, Painting for Photographers shows how to paint with traditional acrylics and oils on top of the digital artwork after it's printed to canvas.

Painting for Photographers includes information for painting portraits and landscapes both in a painterly way and photorealistically. It features Karen Sperling's special tips and techniques gained from her 20+ years of Painter experience, including which Photoshop and Painter brushes to use for painting portraits and landscapes, and how to take advantage of art concepts while transforming photos into paintings.

Painting for Photographers appeals to everyone from professional photographers who would like to sell paintings to their clients to hobbyists who are interested in painting photos of their kids, grandkids and travels to graphic designers, illustrators, animators, web art creators and fine artists who would like to use photos as the basis for their artwork.

To view the books contents, please watch the videos at the top of this page and also visit these links:

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Cover Price:
$49.95 softcover (temporarily out of stock)
$35.95 ebook version (in stock)

What Everyone's Saying about Painting for Photographers

Painting for Photographers is Fantastic!
Hi Karen,
The content of Painting for Photographers is fantastic and I really
look forward to getting into it and exploring my digital painting skills!
We have had Painter for years but have not explored it in depth
due to not finding a good resource to teach us more about painting photographs.
Now, I feel like we can.
Thank you sharing your knowledge with us!
Kindly,
J.W.

Painting for Photographers Rocks!
As a professional photographer, I had been searching how
to add painting touches to my photographic images. Two other
books were not very helpful.
Karen Sperling’s Painting for Photographers eBook is awesome!
Karen not only teaches how to use Corel Painter, but she also
explains the theories of actual painting as taught in art schools.
In short, this book rocks!
Jack P. Carey

You must have this book.-Phillip Stewart Charis
My work has been associated with classic paintings for years.
Now yours can be, also!
Painting for Photographers will help photographers greatly
to create classic portraits into classic paintings.
You must have this book.
It is the answer to making your work unique and exciting and
worth more money.
Everyone knows that paintings are classic and expensive.
This is your chance to elevate your work.
Painting for Photographers offers the tools and instruction
to turn your photographs into paintings.
It’s never been easier to make your work uniquely yours
than with this great book.
Phillip Stewart Charis

Painting for Photographers is Wonderful
Karen,
Thank you for such a wonderful book.
I have been using Painter for a couple of years now,
but have not been happy with the results.
I purchased most of the Painter books and found out they were
big on explaining how Painter works, but not big on
how to complete a successful painting.
Your book explains the details of Painter while teaching
the details of painting–a rare combination in the
Painter Book World!
As soon as your book gets out in the public and they realize how
successfully you can teach, you will have a best seller.
Thank you for a great book and for enhancing my
learning experience.
Ben
p.s. I have also purchased your book in hard copy so I can read it away from the computer.

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Yes! I Want Painting for Photographers!

You may order the Painting for Photographers ebook in one of three ways: 1. in the Painterrific! sale, which includes both Artistry Bundles Volumes 1 and 2; 2. as part of either Artistry Bundle Volume 1 for portraits or Artistry Bundle Volume 2 for landscapes; 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 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.

Reviews

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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. Painting for Photographers Ebook

Regular price

$35.95

California residents: 8.25% state tax added.

Click here to download Painting for Photographers for Corel Painter X or 11.

Click here to download Painting for Photographers for Corel Painter 12.1.

Click here to download the portrait source photos and click here to download the landscape source images.

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