Artistry Retreats Overview
Artistry Retreat
Taught by Karen Sperling, the original Painter expertAttend a 3-day seminar in Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop
taught by Karen Sperling, who has been writing about and
teaching Painter longer than anyone, and learn the art
concepts and Painter and Photoshop steps for turning your
photos into paintings.
You have your choice from the following dates from now through February 2009.
Malibu, CA
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
August 25, 26 and 27, 2008
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
November 14, 15 and 16, 2008
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
February 16, 17 and 18, 2009
Miami, FL
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
December 10, 11 and 12, 2008
PLUS
The Artistry GARTEL Marketing Seminars
Taught by Digital Media Artist and Photographer, Laurence GartelThen, for two days after the Artistry Retreat, learn how to market your paintings and
photos from digital media artist and photographer, Laurence Gartel, who has been a
commissioned artist and photographer, and who has had international gallery and museum
shows of his art and photographs, for over 30 years.
Choose from the following dates through February 2009.
Malibu, CA
Thursday and Friday
August 28 and 29, 2008
Monday and Tuesday
November 17 and 18, 2008
Thursday and Friday
February 19 and 20, 2009
Miami, FL
Saturday and Sunday
December 13 and 14, 2008
Click here for information about the Artistry Retreats and
Artistry GARTEL Marketing Seminars locations in
Malibu, CA and in Miami, FL.
Please e-mail Karen Sperling for registration
and tuition details.
Artistry Retreat Structure, Effects Covered
The Artistry Retreat is for the photographer who has used Adobe Photoshop andis interested in learning about painting photos in Adobe Photoshop and
Corel Painter.
The first day of the three-day Artistry Retreat is an overview of
Painter's basics, in addition to a look at Painter and Photoshop's brushes.
Photographers will also learn the art concepts needed for
turning photos into paintings.
During the next two days, photographers receive hands-on, step-by-step
instructions for turning photos into paintings in Painter and in Photoshop.
The Artistry Retreat takes place in two magnificent locations, one, in Malibu, CA
high atop the Santa Monica mountains, with breathtaking views of the Pacific.
The other in Sunny Isles, FL, just north of Miami Beach, a chic location that
brings elegant European Riviera-style luxury to America.
Photographers nowadays offer their clients two kinds of painterly portraits:
1. portraits where the the figure is painted and 2. portraits where the figure
is kept photographic and the background is painted.
You'll learn to do both kinds of portraits in the Artistry Retreats.
You'll also learn to turn landscapes into paintings in the Artistry Retreats.
Here are some examples of the kinds of things you will learn to do at the
Artistry Retreats.
These are just examples. There isn't time in 3 days to cover them all!
All paintings by Karen Sperling.
Click on the thumbnails to see larger versions of the images.
Painterly Faces
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Photographic Faces, Painterly Backgrounds
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Landscapes
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Paintings Evoke Relaxed Freedom, Elegant Feeling
Fun animation! And your paintings! I especially like your bicyclist
(the one without the signpost) because the landscape backdrop you
chose really fits it well without being competitive with the subject,
and your rendering is a well-done smooth and painterly texture
that gives a sense of relaxed freedom. I also like the two
golden-hued architectural renderings of houses that you did,
those evoke a warm elegant feeling. Some really good thought
went into those. Not an easy feat - because in an average person's
hands the same tools could result in paintings that are technically
ok but stiff/lifeless, or borderline kitschy.
I enjoy art that makes me think or makes me feel good.
You really shine. Classy gal!
Allison Chan Beaulieu
Topics covered during the Artistry Retreats include:
The Right Stuff. Find out what makes a photo a good candidate for the basis of apainting 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 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 Retreat, you learn to master these handy features.
Finishing Touches. Printing to canvas and then painting with
acrylics on the printed canvas is a popular process nowadays. Learn the
procedure for painting with acrylic paint on the printed canvas.
You don't have to have an art background to attend the Artistry Retreat.
All the information you need will be part of the retreat.
The Artistry GARTEL
Marketing Seminar
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Karen Sperling is pleased to present The Artistry GARTEL Marketing Seminar. Drawing from his 30-year career as an artist, Pioneer digital media artist Laurence Gartel helps you get on track with what you know you want
to be doing: selling your digital art, photos and painted photos. |
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Topics covered during The Artistry GARTEL
Marketing Seminar include:
Outside of the Box Marketing. Learn marketing techniquesto jump start your photopainting business and/or art career.
Developing a Game Plan. Discover how to create your own
niche by developing your identity and image.
By the Book. How to get happily published
as a way to further establish your no. 1 asset: yourself.
Overcoming objections. Find out from the original digital
artist how to respond to the inevitable questions about digital art.
You can attend either the Artistry Retreat, The Artistry GARTEL
Marketing Seminar, or both! You don't need to be using Painter to
attend the Artistry GARTEL Marketing Seminar.
Instructor Biographies
Karen Sperling's bio and how she got involved with Painter.Laurence Gartel's exhibitions and teaching experience.
Artistry Retreat Reviews
Artistry Retreat and
Artistry GARTEL Seminar
Educational and Motivating
After attending your Artistry Retreat, I just had to write andtell you what a wonderful experience it was.
Meeting and being taught by both you and Laurence Gartel was so
educational and motivating. I have been home a week and have
already started implementing many theories I learned.
I have taken other classes in painting that were taught by people
well known in the world of professional photography and although
I did gain knowledge from every class I have taken, I feel your method
of teaching and deep understanding of the nuts and bolts of the program
mixed with your true artistic talent gave me more than I have gotten
from any other class.
There is much to be gained by spending 3 days in a class with you for
invested photographers and artists of all levels.
The extra two days I signed up for to learn about marketing with
well-known artist Laurence Gartel I feel was such a gift to myself and
my career. I can't wait to put all that I learned 100% into action.
Last but in no way least, I am so excited to have been there to see
you and your work represented for the first time in a New York gallery.
Congratulations, Karen Sperling!
Thanks so much...and watch me grow!
Marsha Cairo, photographer and artist
Chicago
Artistry Retreat and
Artistry GARTEL Seminar
Help with Painting and Clients
Karen,I was thinking about your class that I had taken.
It truly has helped me to move on in painting.
I came to your class with a little knowledge and left with so much more.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful techniques and knowledge.
You showed things that I have not seen in any other books.
I can remember thinking more than once, when you gave
a certain tip, that "this is worth the price of admission!"
I left with more confidence, more know how and the desire
to paint my way to the top!
I have sold several paintings and enjoyed the look of satisfaction
on my clients' faces.
Thanks for helping me get there.
I also attended Laurence Gartel's marketing class, from
which I received many marketing ideas.
He helped me mostly with my "approach" to future clients.
In fact I just recently designed something for my son who
had a client that wanted a new look. When he was ready to
present, I spoke with him about how to approach this client and
helped him "see" that what we did, is what they needed.
I received a call yesterday from my son and he said, "They loved it."
NO changes needed.
It works-thanks Laurence.
Happy painting,
Julie
Austin, Texas
Artistry Retreat Takes Photography
Business to Next Level
Karen's Artistry Retreat has helped metake my photography business to the next level.
Karen's workshop was interesting, fun and easy to keep
up the pace.
I can now offer fine art "painterly" portraits as a deluxe
product, and my customers love it! "
Robin Swanson
Treasurer, Professional Photographers of California
Robin Swanson photography
www.rswansonphotography.com
Karen Sperling: Articulate, Creative, Knowledgable and Patient
Karen Sperling is an expert who shares her knowledge in afresh and creative fashion.
Not only does Karen know the technical aspects of Corel
Painter, but she also teaches creative concepts as well.
I have taken her class at WPPI and also a one-on-one class;
she is articulate, creative, knowledgable and patient!
I highly recommend Karen as a teacher if you want to Master
this multi-faceted program and give your work a creative edge!
Felicia Tausig
WPPI Member
Former President, Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association (SCVPA)
Creative Photography, Photos by Felicia
www.photosbyfelicia.com
Photographer Sells First Portrait Following Artistry Retreat"I made back what I paid to attend an Artistry Retreat several times over with my first portrait. That's a great return on my investment!" says Grey Darrah. "I completely used everything that I learned from the Artistry Retreat and could never have done this without having been shown all of the basics (and much, much more) from Karen." |
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Artistry Special Report
New! Read an article published in Professional Photographer magazineabout five photographers who studied with Karen Sperling
and who now sell painted portraits.
Artistry Special Report
Click here for information about the Artistry Retreats and
Artistry GARTEL Marketing Seminars locations in
Malibu, CA and in Miami, FL.
Please e-mail Karen Sperling for registration
and tuition details.
Videos
Corel UK commissioned Karen Sperling to create three videos.Intended more as demos than as training, these videos will give
you a taste of Painter and of Karen's teaching style.
Enjoy!
Viewable by Windows:
Karen Sperling's videos at Corel
Viewable by Mac and Windows:
Karen Sperling's videos at You Tube
All Artistry Retreats are
PPA approved merited programs.
PPA members will receive one
PPA merit for attending.
Private Lessons and Corporate Training
Private lessons and corporate training areavailable with either Karen Sperling or
Laurence Gartel or both.
For more information please write to Karen Sperling.
Speaking Engagements
Karen Sperling and Laurence Gartel are available for speaking engagements. Write to Karen Sperlingor call 818-981-2803 to book either one or both for your meeting, school or convention.
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Artistry Tips and TricksRead Artistry Tips and Tricks ezine to turn photos into paintings in Corel Painter, and, starting with the June 2008 issue, Adobe Photoshop. |
Painting for Photographers |
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Artistry Backdrops for PhotographsAdd an unusual painterly touch to your photos and painted portraits with unique Artistry Backdrops (both the backgrounds on the book cover above and in the image at left are Artistry Backdrops). |
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