It's no secret that digital imaging provides photographers with an unprecedented level of control when it comes to basic retouching. Here Deborah Lynn Ferro shows readers how to produce effects that will elevate their images from digital photos to fine-art masterpieces.

Provides instructions for blending traditional drawing and painting skills with technological advances to create digital art.

Painting isn't just for artists anymore.Photographers nowadays are interested in turning their digital photosinto paintings in Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop.And now Painting for Photographers, published by Artistry Books, shows both the art lessons and software steps for transforming photos into works of art.Written and illustrated by Karen Sperling, one of the world's foremost Painter authorities, having penned the first several Painter manuals and three previous Painter books, Painting for Photographers is the first art book for photographers.It starts with a look at the art concepts that photographers need to know to paint their photos and describes the materials needed to create art, in this case, the software program tools and features.Next, Painting for Photographers provides step-by-step instructions and four-color illustrations for creating paintings in Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop from popular photo subjects, including portraits, landscapes, pets and wildlife, covering various styles of art, including oils, watercolors and pastels. There's also a chapter on creating abstract art, Karen Sperling's specialty, having exhibited abstracts in New York art galleries.Additionally, Painting for Photographers shows how to paint with traditional acrylics and oils on top of the digital artwork after it's printed to canvas and includes a chapter by world-renowned artist and photographer Laurence Gartel about how to market the results.Painting for Photographers appeals to both professional photographers who would like to sell paintings to their clients and to hobbyists who are interested in painting photos of their kids and grandkids.

Step inside the studios of some of today's top artists, illustrators, designers, and photographers working with digital art tools. "Secrets of Corel Painter Experts: Tips,Techniques, and Insights for Users of All Abilities" allows you one-on-one access to the creative and technical process of professional artists who use Painter in their work. Organized into chapters according to the artist's area of expertise, each chapter details the professional background of an individual expert and includes techniques, insights, and resources followed by an image gallery highlighting some of their work, both personal and professional.Written as a conversation with the artist about an individual creative process, you'll find detailed, step-by-step techniques demonstrated that cover genres including illustration, fine art photography, concept art, comic book illustration,manga illustration, concept design, and fine art.This incredible resource provides inspiration and practical advice for artists and aspiring artists alike.

The Digital Renaissance teaches you how to translate the methods and skills found in traditional art to the digital medium. By covering fundamental painting principles and the basics of digital software, before moving into tutorials that break down key techniques, professional artist Carlyn Beccia encourages you to use the tools at hand to paint your own works of art. Each chapter showcases one great painter - the selection includes Michelangelo, Van Gogh, Sargent, Gustav Klimt, Matisse, and Picasso - and analyses the techniques that set each one apart. These techniques are then emulated in step-by-step tutorials, allowing today's digital artist to achieve amazing results in Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop.

This beautiful four-colour book is chocked full of techniques for creating paintings from photographs using Photoshop and Painter.

If you already know your way around Photoshop and Painter and want to use these amazing programs to take your skills further, this book is for you! Much more than a simple "how-to" guide, Susan Ruddick Bloom takes you on a full-fledged journey of the imagination and shows you how to create incredible works of fine art. Supplemented by the work of 20+ world renowned artists in addition to Sue's own masterpieces, you'll learn how to create watercolors, black and white pencil sketches, texture collages, stunning realistic and fantastical collages, and so much more, all from your original photographs. If you are eager to dive into the world of digital art but need a refresher on the basics, flip to Sue's essential techniques chapter to brush up on your Photoshop and Painter skills, and you'll be on your way in no time. Whether you're a novice or an established digital artist, you'll find more creative ideas in this book than you could ever imagine. Fully updated for new versions of Painter and Photoshop and including brand new work from contemporary artists, Digital Collage and Painting provides all the inspiration you need to bring your artistic vision to light.