Karen Sperling's Artistry Online Classes
Who: Professional photographers, hobbyists and artists. Not teachers.
What: 4-week, self-paced online video workshops covering art lessons and Corel Painter or Adobe
Photoshop steps for turning photos into paintings.
Special bonus: You also get the brushes in the videos and participation in a live forum for
questions and feedback.
Where: Your computer.
When: View videos at your convenience.
Why: These classes are for you if you are a professional photographer who would like to sell paintings
based on your photos to your clients or if you are a hobbyist who is interested in turning your photos
of your children, grandchildren, pets and travels into paintings. These classes are not for teachers.
How: Learn the art theories and Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop steps for turning portraits,
landscapes and pet photos into paintings.
How much: $99 per class.
Software versions: The classes were created with older versions of Painter with similar interfaces to current versions.
Instructor
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The Artistry Online Classes are created by original Painter expert and Elite Corel Painter Master Karen Sperling, who wrote the original Painter manuals and whose preface and art are featured in Painter Showcase. She is the author of the bestselling Painting for Photographers book, which covers painting people, pets and landscapes in both Painter and Photoshop, and the highly acclaimed Painting for Photographers book Volume 2, which shows how to paint children's portraits in Corel Painter. She also is the producer of the popular Painting for Photographers video tutorials for painting portraits, landscapes and children's portraits in Corel Painter and leads the world-renowned live and in-person Artistry Retreats. She also teaches the popular Artistry Quick Fix Videos, the Artistry Corel Painter Master Class and individual private Corel Painter lessons online and in person. |
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Corel Corporation has named Karen Sperling a member of the Painter Master Elite program and also a Certified Painter Educator.
According to Corel, "These high profile Painter artists are proven masters of their craft having earned the prestigious Painter Master Elite title from the Painter team for their many years of dedicated service to Corel Painter.
As Painter Master Elite artists, they hold a very special place in our hearts. They continue to inspire new artists and Painter feature innovations while also managing to keep us grounded to our world-renowned realistic natural media roots. We would not be where we are today without them and the world will continue to be inspired by their creations.
Whether you are looking for inspiration to develop your own signature style, wanting to dive into learning the ins and outs of Painter,
or looking for an artist to create work for you, we highly recommend checking out what these very talented artists have to offer."
Artistry is a Certified Corel Training Partner.
Artistry Online Class #1: Intro to Corel Painter
Painting by Karen Sperling based on a photo by Scott Stulberg.
Confused by cloning? Bewildered by brushes? Traumatized by Tracing Paper?
Then the Artistry Online Intro to Corel Painter Class is for you!
Painter's mysteries become less mysterious with Elite Corel Painter Master
Karen Sperling's easy-to-follow, concise and thorough Painter explanations!
Included with the class are Karen's custom brushes and a private forum for
questions and feedback.
Artistry Online Class #2: Turning Photos into Classic-Style
Paintings in Corel Painter for Professional Photographers (and Hobbyists!)
Painting by Karen Sperling based on a photo by Christy Peterson.
Professional photographers are enjoying increased sales by offering paintings based
on their photos to their clients and in this self-paced online class, you learn the art
theories and Painter steps for turning your beautiful photos into exquisite paintings from
Elite Corel Painter Master Karen Sperling.
This class is for you if you are a hobbyist as well. It is about painting in a classic, traditional
way and you'll enjoy painting your kids and grandkids in this classical style!
Included with the class are Karen's custom brushes for painting in this style and a private
forum for questions and feedback.
Artistry Online Class #3: Painting Impressionist-Style Portraits Based on Photos in Corel Painter
Painting by Karen Sperling based on a photo by Scott Stulberg.
The Impressionists painted with loose brushstrokes that gave an impression through
light and dark of their subject matter and in this self-paced online class, you learn
the art theories and Painter steps for turning your portrait photos into Impressionistic-
style paintings from Elite Corel Painter Master Karen Sperling.
Included with the class are Karen's custom brushes for painting in this style and a private
forum for questions and feedback.
Artistry Online Class #4: Turning Photos into Paintings in Corel Painter in the Style of William-Adolphe Bouguereau in Corel Painter
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Paintings by Karen Sperling based on a photo by Christy Peterson (l.) and by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (r.).
William-Adolphe Bouguereau painted with muted color palettes and sfumato (soft) edges (think the Mona Lisa). He was a contemporary of the Impressionists, who "reviled" him, according to Wikipedia, but with his photorealistic painting style, he was a successful portrait artist and today he is a favorite among professional photographers and hobbyists alike. Studying the techniques of great master artists is a terrific way to develop your own painting skill, knowledge and style, not to copy the greats, but to learn from them.
In this self-paced online class, you learn the art theories and Painter steps for turning your photos into Bouguereau-style paintings from Elite Corel Painter Master Karen Sperling, including how to paint tones, colors and textures in Painter. Included with the class are Karen's custom brushes for painting in this style and a private forum for questions and feedback.
Artistry Online Class #5: Painting Long-Haired Dogs Based on Photos in Corel Painter
Painting by Karen Sperling based on a photo by Kat Meezan.
You can use Painter's brushes to get some great expressive brushstrokes when painting
long-haired dogs and in this self-paced online class, you learn the art theories and Painter
steps for turning your pet photos into paintings from Elite Corel Painter Master Karen Sperling.
Included with the class are Karen's custom brushes for painting in this style and a private
forum for questions and feedback.
Artistry Online Class #6: Painting Impressionist Landscapes Based on Photos in Corel Painter
Painting by Karen Sperling based on her photo.
The Impressionists painted with loose brushstrokes that gave an impression through
light and dark of their subject matter and in this self-paced online class, you learn
the art theories and Painter steps for turning your landscape photos into Impressionist-
style paintings from Elite Corel Painter Master Karen Sperling.
Included with the class are Karen's custom brushes for painting in this style and a private
forum for questions and feedback.
Artistry Online Class #7: Turning Floral Photos into Impressionist-Style Paintings in Corel Painter
Painting by Karen Sperling based on her photo.
Flowers have been a favorite subject of artists through the centuries. In this class, you will learn the art theories and Corel Painter steps for turning your flower photos into paintings in Corel Painter.
Studying the techniques of great master artists is a terrific way to develop your own painting skill, knowledge and style, not to copy the greats, but to learn from them.
In this self-paced online class, you learn the art theories and Painter steps for painting in the style of such artists as Monet, Renoir and Cassatt from Elite Corel Painter Master Karen Sperling, including how to paint tones, colors and textures in Painter.
Included with the class are Karen's custom brushes for painting in this style and a private forum for questions and feedback.
Artistry Online Class #8: Painting Paul Cezanne-Style Portraits Based on Photos in Corel Painter
Painting by Karen Sperling based on a photo by Don Ling.
Paul Cezanne is one of the top portrait artists of all time and in this self-paced online class,
you learn the art theories and Painter steps for turning your portrait photos into Cezanne-style
paintings from Painter Master Karen Sperling.
By studying Paul Cezanne's style, you can learn what goes into painting a classic painted portrait
to develop your own unique style.
Included with the class are Karen's custom brushes for painting in this style and a private
forum for questions and feedback.
Enroll in Artistry Online Classes
Yes! I'd like Karen Sperling's Artistry online classes for turning photos into paintings in Corel Painter,
the brushes she uses in the self-paced videos, access to the private online forum and a copy of her
Painting for Photographers volume 3 book!
Limited Time Special Rate
$99 for self-paced videos, brushes, online private forum for questions and feedback
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Please note: The Artistry online class self-paced videos and brushes aren't automatic downloads. A person sends them to you. You will receive the video link and brushes within 24 hours of your order during regular business hours U.S. Pacific Time.
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