Monthly Archives: January 2014

Corel Painter X3 Online Classes, New at the Digital Art Academy, Landscape Painting Fundementals and Acrylic Painting on Digitally Printed Canvas

Posted by Skip Allen on

Hello Friends,

I’m excited about the new classes at the Digital Art Academy (DAA).  Check out these wonderful offerings.

Landscape Painting Fundamentals, Instructor Aaron Rutten, starts February 1, 2014.  Aaron is new to DAA and has a very fresh approach to digital landscapes.

Aaron Rutten Landscape

Aaron Rutten Landscape, Corel Painter

He makes you tube instructional videos daily and has a large following; do visit Aaron Rutten’s You Tube Channel.  You can see more of Aaron’s work at his website.   I laughed out loud when I saw this delightful image:

A High Dive for Gumby, painted by Aaron Rutten in Corel Painter.

A High Dive for Gumby, painted by Aaron Rutten in Corel Painter.

Here is an example of a landscape painting that Aaron will demonstrate in the class.  Isn’t it exciting?

Painting for Week 2, Landscape Painting Fundamentals with Aaron Rutten

Painting for Week 2, Landscape Painting Fundamentals with Aaron Rutten

I know you will want to take Landscape Painting Fundamentals.  I think this class will be a lot of fun.

I am very excited about Acrylic Painting on Digitally Printed Canvas with Painter Master Marilyn Sholin.  Having Marilyn back at DAA brings so many fond memories.  I took my first digital online class at DAA from Marilyn in September of 2008.  I loved the class.  Now she is back at DAA sharing how to enhance your digitally printed canvases.

Corel Master Painter Marilyn Sholin logo.

Corel Master Painter Marilyn Sholin logo.

Acrylic Painting on Digitally Printed Canvas starts February 17, 2014.  This class will change the way we finish our paintings.

In addition to the two new classes at DAA, there are a number of Self-Paced Classes (Open Enrollment) available now and coming soon.  Self-Paced class content is available to download immediately. Your instructor provides support for questions about class content. These classes do not include live sessions however some may include recorded live sessions.  There are no deadlines and you can work at your own pace.

Master Painter Karen Bonaker’s popular class, Photo Painting 101 for the Beginner, is now a Self Paced class.  Don’t let the “for the beginner” moniker fool you; this class is full of tips and tricks.  I am always surprised at how much I pick up in every class I attend.

Brave, From Photo Painting 101, Painted by Karen Bonaker in Corel Painter 3X

Brave, From Photo Painting 101, Painted by Karen Bonaker in Corel Painter 3X

Elaina Moore-Kelly provides the best fundamental basic class for Painter X3 and Painter 12 found on the Web.  Her classes are PDF based, very comprehensive, and easy to understand. For beginners and advanced users alike.  If you are an advanced Painter user, treat yourself and be surprised at how much new stuff you will discover.  These classes are win-win for anybody.

Swans on a Lake, Elaina Moore-Kelly, lesson 3 Introduction to Painter X3 Part 2

Swans on a Lake, Elaina Moore-Kelly, lesson 3 Introduction to Painter X3 Part 2

Introduction to Painter X3, Part 1

Introduction to Painter X3, Part 2

Introduction to Painter 12, Part 1

Introduction to Painter 12, Part 2

Introduction to Painter 12, Part 3

Returning in March are the very popular digital photography classes with Al Mierau, Digital Photography – The Basics, and Introduction to Black & White Photography.

Lots of wonderful education opportunities in 2014.  If you are wondering why I’m not on the list, too bad…I ain’t telling.  Just kidding.  I have some minor medical issues that I need to take care of in February.  After that, look for new classes from me.

Enjoy,

Skip

 

Corel Painter Videos on My You Tube Channel

Posted by Skip Allen on

Hello Everyone,

Did you know that I have a You Tube Channel, Skip Allen?  I do.  I do a fair amount videos on the channel that do not get to the blog.  My last blog post was December 31, 2013.  Since then I have posted six videos on You Tube.  Usually they are short videos about a specific subject, a quick tip.  Frequently, they are in response to a question I have seen on a forum.

If you like my blog, I think you will like my You Tube Channel.  Here are the six videos posted on You Tube since December 31.  Review them and if you like them, do subscribe to my blog.

1.  This first video talks about brush density in Watercolor Variants.  I was attempting to answer Painter Factory question.

2.  The second video continues talking about brush density, but this time in Digital Watercolor variants.

3.  The next video, as the first two, is in response to a question at Painter Factory.  It was short and I didn’t add the question to the video, so I restricted it to viewers of the thread at Painter Factory.  Later, I decided to open it to the public.  Hope you enjoy it.

4.  I had fun with this one.  To answer a question, I usually have to do some research and test various functions in Painter.  In other words, to answer the question requires that I learn new stuff in Painter.  It is a win win situation.  In the video I learn how to make a grainy eraser using a layer mask.

5.  The fifth one was another learning experience for me.  I seldom auto-paint, and I don’t remember ever trying to auto-paint with watercolors in Painter.  But that is where the question led me.

6.  The most recent video posted I have wanted to do for some time.  I think it is the most frequently asked question from Painter users.  Why doesn’t my brush paint on a layer?  Sound familiar?  I’m sure you have seen this question pop up multiple times.  I hope folks will be able to use this video to answer the question about brushes and layers.

OK, there you have it.  The six videos posted on my You Tube Channel since my last blog post.  If you like them, do subscribe to the You Tube Channel of Skip Allen.

Enjoy,

skip