(Updated 03/02/2023)
Due to the big winter storm, we decided to reschedule the workshop.
Full workshop: Friday–Sunday, March 24–26, 2023 9:00am–4:00pm
Lecture and demo only: Friday, March 24, 2023 9:00am–12:00pm
In-Person at The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts in Minneapolis, MN
Don’t know if you should use CMYK or RGB color mode?
Need to make a posthumous portrait or an imaginative piece and you need to use several different pieces of photo reference? These questions and more will be answered during my upcoming lecture and workshop.
This is a basic workshop for Adobe Photoshop as an art tool. Photoshop can be a helpful tool in preparing a drawing for a traditional/analog picture, or in making digital art. It can be used in conjunction with your knowledge of drawing and other art fundamentals to create your artistic vision. In this workshop you will be introduced to Photoshop and some ways I use some of the basic tools within it as part of my art making process.
During the Friday morning lecture/demonstration, I will talk about the tools and demonstrate several ways I use them. I’ll go over some essential information for working with digital tools like Photoshop. I’ll share some examples of my own projects, and demonstrate how I use various tools and features within Photoshop as part of my process to work an idea into a finished painting. There will be time for questions.
During the hands-on portion of the workshop, you’ll be coached through introductory exercises to explore how to use these tools for yourself. I will guide you through exercises to practice the various skills you can use in your own process. On the third day, attendees may work on their own projects and get input from me on how they can use Photoshop as part of their creating process. This is an opportunity to learn from and ask questions of an experienced Photoshop user. I will also suggest ways to continue to practice on your own. About a week before the workshop, I will supply files for the exercises to registered full workshop attendees.
Please note: Minimal technical assistance will be available, if needed, during the workshop.
Depending on the situation at the time, masks may be required for both the lecture and workshop.
The workshop does not include any software or hardware.
Requirements: You must:
- be familiar with navigating and using your device
- download and open the supplied files in Photoshop before the workshop
- have your own laptop or other device that can handle Photoshop (if using a laptop, a pressure sensitive pen tablet is recommended)
- have a subscription to Photoshop, or must own a previous version of Photoshop (Subscriptions can be as low as $9.99/month)
Strongly recommended: If using Photoshop on a laptop or similar device, a Wacom drawing tablet or similar is strongly recommended. I’ve used a Wacom Intuos for many years (small size, price starts around $70.00). Very recently I started using a Wacom Intuos Pro (small size, price starts around $250.00). Some local resources include: Best Buy, Micro Center, Device Pitstop.
I have been using Photoshop since the mid 90s, first as a student at the U of MN, then through my graphic design career. I continue to use it as a professional artist and illustrator as as part of my traditional painting process and for digital paintings.
Full 3-day workshop, including lecture with demo
Length: 3 days
Tuition: $400
Limit: 10 students
Lecture with demo only
Length: 1 day
Tuition: $75
Limit: 30 students
Registration is handled by The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts. To learn more or to register, visit their website https://theatelier.org/study/workshops/
I’m happy to answer any questions about the workshop. Contact me.