Painting from Photos: Artistry Retreats

Structure, Effects Covered

Attend an Artistry Painting for Photographers Retreat and learn the art concepts and Painter and Photoshop steps for turning your photos into paintings from Karen Sperling, who has been writing about and teaching Painter longer than anyone. Karen wrote the first several Painter manuals and the new, highly acclaimed book, Painting for Photographers, which is her fourth Painter book.

First you'll receive an overview of Painter's basics, in addition to a look at Painter and Photoshop's brushes. You'll also learn the art concepts needed for turning photos into paintings.

Next, you'll enjoy hands-on, step-by-step instructions for turning both portrait and landscape photos into paintings in Painter and in Photoshop.

Students say that the biggest benefits of attending the Artistry Retreats are watching Karen Sperling's painting techniques and receiving constructive feedback, guidance and techniques during the hands-on step-by-step painting lessons.

Here are some examples of the kinds of things you will learn to do at the Artistry Painting for Photographers Retreats.

Painting Portraits

You'll learn to paint faces, eyes, lips, hair, clothing and backgrounds.

Painting by Karen Sperling from a photo by Phillip Stewart Charis.

Painting by Karen Sperling from a photo by David Derex.

Painting by Karen Sperling from a photo by Michelle Lamberth.

Painting by Karen Sperling from a photo by Felicia Tausig.

Painting by Karen Sperling from her photo.

Painting by Karen Sperling from a photo by Jackie Hicks.

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

Painting Landscapes

You'll learn to paint landscapes in various styles including Impressionism.

Painting by Karen Sperling from her photo.

Painting by Karen Sperling from her photo.

Painting by Karen Sperling from her photo.

Painting by Karen Sperling from a photo by Anita Morrison.

Painting by Karen Sperling from her photo.

Painting by Karen Sperling from her photo.

Painting by Karen Sperling from photos by her and Ken Partington.

Topics covered during the Artistry Painting for Photographers Retreats include:

The Right Stuff

Find out what makes a photo a good candidate for the basis of a painting and how to fix it if it's not.

A-list brushes

Learn which brushes are Painter's and Photoshop's star performers as you turn your photos into watercolors and oils.

A little art knowledge goes a long way

See how art concepts such as values, composition and colors, and the related Painter and Photoshop tools, can vastly improve your paintings.

Painter Secrets

Learn Karen Sperling's secrets, developed over 17 years of demonstrating, teaching, writing about and using Painter.

Shortcuts

The nature of Painter is to paint individual brush strokes rather than to apply filters. But there are shortcuts, and in the Artistry Painting for Photographers Retreats, you learn what they are.

Nuts and Bolts Painter and Photoshop steps

Learn hands-on step-by-step procedures for turning photos into paintings.

Brush editing and customizing

Both Photoshop and Painter offer tools to fine-tune your brushes, and in the Artistry Painting for Photographers Retreat, you learn to master these handy features.

You don't have to have an art background to attend the Artistry Painting for Photographers Retreat.

All the information you need will be part of the retreat.

Testimonials, a FAQ and enrollment

Click here to read testimonials from Artistry Retreat alumni.

Click here to read more testimonials from Artistry Retreat alumni.

Click here to see examples of Artistry Retreat alumni artwork.

Click here to see more examples of Artistry Retreat alumni artwork.

Click here for a FAQ (frequently asked questions).

Click here for the Artistry Retreat schedule and to enroll.

Can't make it to an Artistry Retreat?

Read 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 and you can order Painting for Photographers.

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