Cover painting and design by Karen Sperling based on a photograph by Scott Stulberg.

Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11
Number of pages: 128 pages not including the covers
Compatibility: Painting for Photographers Volume 2 is compatible with Corel Painter 12, X3, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The book was written for Painter 12, but the interface is similar for Painter 12 through Painter 2022.
Cover Price: Printed Version: $39.95
Ebook Version: $35.95
Expected release date: Available now

 

Author: Elite Corel Painter Master Karen Sperling

The author of Painting for Photographers Volume 2 is Elite Corel Painter Master Karen Sperling, the original Painter expert, who wrote the original Painter manuals and whose preface and art are featured in Painter Showcase. She is also the author of the bestselling Painting for Photographers book Volume 2, which shows how to paint children's portraits in Corel Painter and she is currently writing Painting for Photographers book Volume 3, which is getting rave reviews from early adopters. She also is the producer of the popular Painting for Photographers video tutorials for painting portraits, landscapes; and children's portraits in Corel Painter; the highly regarded Artistry online self-paced classes; the successful Corel Painter Master Class and the smash hit Artistry Quick Fix videos. Karen also paints commissioned portraits directly for clients and for photographers for their clients.
Click here to write to Karen Sperling or call her at 818-941-9739 with questions.

 

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."

Contents

Painting for Photographers Volume 1 covered the art lessons and Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop steps for turning photographic portraits, landscapes and pets into paintings. It also included steps for painting with oils and acrylics on the artwork after it has been printed on canvas.

Painting for Photographers Volume 2 focuses on techniques for turning photographs of children into paintings in Corel Painter 12, X3, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Written and illustrated by Karen Sperling, the world's first Painter authority, having penned the first several Painter manuals and several previous Painter books, Painting for Photographers is an art book with brand new steps and techniques for professional photographers and hobbyists, following the same style and organization as the highly acclaimed first Painting for Photographers volume.

Beginning Painting for Photographers Volume 2 is a foreword by internationally acclaimed photographer, Scott Stulberg.

Painting for Photographers Volume 2 then shows the art concepts that professional photographers and hobbyists need to know to paint their photographs of children and describes the materials needed to create children's painted portraits from photographs, in this case, Corel Painter's most popular brushes, tools and features.

Next, Painting for Photographers provides step-by-step instructions and four-color illustrations for creating children's portraits based on photographs in Corel Painter. Included among the many techniques are steps for painting:
• Impressionist-Style Paintings
• Abstract Backgrounds
• Classic Studio Portraits
• Vignetted Backgrounds
• Painterly Backgrounds
• Contemporary Portraits
• Casual Portraits

Each chapter is followed by a review section that offers additional information for further study.

Painting for Photographers Volume 2 includes thorough art lessons, step-by-step instructions and interim images for turning children's photographic portraits into paintings in Corel Painter 12, X3, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Painting for Photographers Volume 2 features Karen Sperling's special tips and techniques gained from her 20+ years of Painter experience, including which Painter brushes to use for various styles, and how to take advantage of art concepts while transforming photographs 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 photographs of their kids and grandkids to graphic designers, illustrators, animators, web art creators and fine artists who would like to use photographs as the basis for their artwork.

Painting for Photgraphers Volume 2 gives you the art theories and Corel Painter steps for portraits like these:


Painting by Karen Sperling based on a photograph by Jeff Lubin.




Paintings by Karen Sperling based on photographs by Scott Stulberg.

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Painting for Photographers Volume 2

Printed Version Regular Price
$39.95
U.S. Shipping and handling:
$11.75
International shipping: Please write to Karen Sperling so she can let you know first class and international priority rates for your location. Please include your address and postal code for a quicker reply.
California residents: 8.25% state tax added.
Compatible with Corel Painter 12, X3, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.


Painting for Photographers Volume 2

Ebook Version Regular Price
$35.95
Compatible with Corel Painter 12, X3, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Please note: The Painting for Photographers Volume 2 ebook isn't an automatic download. A person sends it to you. You will receive the ebook within 24 hours of your order during regular business hours Monday through Friday U.S. Pacific Time.

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