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Artistry Online Class #11: Turning Photos into Paintings in the Style of Rembrandt

The style of Dutch Golden Age painter, Rembrandt, is much-revered by both photographers and artists alike.

And now you can learn both the art fundamentals and color theories behind this beloved artist's style and how to emulate it in either Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop or both from Elite Corel Painter Master Karen Sperling, who wrote the first several Painter manuals starting when the software debuted in 1991.

The time-honored approach of learning to paint in the style of the great master artists is a way to understand art theories and techniques, not to copy them, but to use them as a springboard for your own art.

Please note: This class is for artists, photographers and hobbyists who are interested in learning how to turn photos into paintings in Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop, or both.

This class is not for teachers.

Painting by Rembrandt

The Artistry Online Class for Painting in the Style of Rembrandt is available either as a standalone seminar or as part of the Artistry Academy of Painting for Photographers.

You can get the class for use either with Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop, or both! Included in the class are step-by-step video lessons showing the ingredients of Rembrandt's special painting style and how to paint faces, hair, clothing and backgrounds.

The class is currently being created and if you enroll now, you will receive a 25% savings on the tuition and you will get video class lessons as they become available.

 

Painting by Rembrandt

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Painting by Rembrandt
 

Current class members so far have received videos introducing the painting tools in Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop and a study of the ingredients of Rembrandt's style and some are already seeing great results!
 

Photo and painting by Terry Mills
 

Pleased with Results

Hi Karen,

I just worked this up today after watching your Rembrandt video and was rather pleased with the results and wanted to share it with you.

Far from perfect, but I was surprised at how, I don't know, dramatic (?) this turned out, trying to make this coopers hawk photo look sort of like a Rembrandt. Most of the difference between the two was done in editing the photo, not what I did in Corel Painter 2023, but still.

I took the photo April 15 of this year at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine, about 3 miles from our house. Frankly I had walked right past the hawk when my wife said, "What's that?" and pointed off to the left of the trail. As luck would have it I ended up getting a better shot of it from where I happened to be than she did, but I'd never have known it was there without her.

Interestingly enough, it never, ever would have occurred to me to try something like this if not for your Rembrandt video. And for how well this came out, well, probably a combination of your excellent instruction and my own beginner's luck! Something for me to build on with other subjects, anyway.

Take care! Thanks for all the work you're doing on our behalf!

Terry Mills

 

Yes! I'd like to enroll in the Artistry Online Class #11: Turning Photos into Paintings in the style of Rembrandt.

 

To enroll in the Artistry Online Class #11: Turning Photos into Paintings in the style of Rembrandt class as a standalone seminar, please indicate the software compatibility you'd prefer in the drop-down menu below and click the Add to Cart button.

To enroll in the Artistry Online Class #11: Turning Photos into Paintings in the style of Rembrandt as part of the Artistry Academy of Painting for Photographers, please click here.

Standalone Class Tuition: Steps for Either Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop

$99 $74.25, a 25% savings, for the class compatible with either Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop. This savings is offered for a limited time only, while the class is being created. You will receive class videos as they become available.
 

Standalone Class Tuition: Order Both the Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop Versions
 

$148.50 $118.50, a 20% savings above the 25% savings for each class individually, for both Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop classes for a limited time only, while the classes are being created.

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Artistry Online Rembrandt Class Special Offer: Order Each Video in the Class Separetely!
You may order selected Artistry Online Rembrandt class videos individually, depending on your interests! Just choose whether you prefer the Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop version of the class and click the Add to Cart button and you will receive just that video by itself!


Painting by Rembrandt
Video #2: A Look at Rembrandt's Style
In this video we take a look at the characteristics of Rembrandt's much-revered style so that you may use these characteristics as ideas for your own work and style.

Tuition
$14.67

 

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Video #3: Setting Up Photos to Turn into Rembrandt-Style Paintings
In this video you will see how to set up a photo to paint it in either Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop, whichever program you prefer. The source photo is included so that you may follow along with the steps.

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$14.67

 
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Painting by Rembrandt
Video #4: Painting Rembrandt-Style Backgrounds
Find out the art and color theories plus the software steps for painting Rembrandt-style backgrounds in Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop, whichever you prefer. Included are custom brushes by Karen Sperling.

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$14.67

 
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Painting by Rembrandt
Video #5: Painting Rembrandt-Style Faces
Learn various painting techniques and brushstroke looks for painting Rembrandt-style faces in Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop, whichever you prefer. Included are custom brushes by Karen Sperling. Please note: this video just covers faces. See below for videos for painting facial features, including eyes, noses and lips.

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$14.67

 
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Painting by Rembrandt
Video #6: Painting Rembrandt-Style Eyes
Learn techniques for painting Rembrandt-style eyes in Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop, whichever you prefer. Included are custom brushes by Karen Sperling.

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$14.67
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Painting by Rembrandt
Video #7: Painting Rembrandt-Style Noses and Lips
Learn techniques for painting Rembrandt-style noses and lips in Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop, whichever you prefer. Included are custom brushes by Karen Sperling.

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$14.67
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Please note: The Artistry Online class videos aren't automatic downloads. A person sends them to you. You will receive the class videos within 24 hours of your order during regular business hours Monday through Friday U.S. Pacific Time.

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Painting by Rembrandt

Instructor

The Artistry Corel Painter instructional materials 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, the highly acclaimed Painting for Photographers book Volume 2, which shows how to paint children's portraits in Corel Painter and the brand-new Painting for Photographers book Volume 3, which has state-of-the-art Corel Painter steps and art lessons for turning portrait and landscape photographs into paintings. 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 online classes, the Artistry Corel Painter Master Class and individual private Corel Painter lessons online and in person.

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."


 

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