Karen Sperling is pleased to present a Collaging Workshop taught by Digital Media Artist Laurence Gartel.

Laurence will cover both the art concepts and Photoshop/Painter tools he uses in his collages as a renowned commissioned illustrator of annual reports, consumer ads and movie posters.

These concepts and tools are easily translated into creating unique collaged portraits.

Photographers will learn how to think outside the box and to create truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece collaged portraits with images representing a subject's personal hobbies, interests, loved ones, friends, pets, etc.

"Just about every photographer attending my Artistry Retreats says the same thing: that they want to learn Painter because they are looking for something that will set their photographs apart from their competition," says Karen Sperling.

"There are quite a few Painter teachers out there nowadays, which is great--the more the merrier! But, I'm beginning to notice a trend, and that is, many are teaching the same kind of oil-painted look on photographs!

"While I realize this look is popular--and teach it myself!--it occurs to me, what's the point of everyone learning the same thing if everyone is looking for something *different*?

"Collaged portraits are a great alternative!"

This workshop will also benefit hobbyists who create portraits from photos for family or for organizations.

To see Laurence's commissioned collages translatable into portraits visit: http://www.gartelmuseum.com/comms/index.htm.

For his background visit: http://gartelmuseum.com/resume.html/.

Visit the Artistry site for information about the Collaging Workshop: http://www.artistrymag.com/docs/classes.html

Karen Sperling's
Artistry Corel Painter Retreat
Tuesday-Thursday
May 9-11, 2006
Early bird discount cutoff date:
April 14, 2006
Please e-mail Karen Sperling at ksperling@aol.com for registration
and tuition details.

Learn to turn photos into paintings and to add painterly details to photos in Corel Painter from Karen Sperling, who wrote the original Painter manuals, in addition to several Painter books, and who has taught and demo'd Painter since the program's debut 15 years ago.

Karen teaches not only the Painter steps, but also the art concepts that photographers and hobbyists need to know to create paintings in Corel Painter.

For more information about the Artistry Retreat visit: http://www.artistrymag.com/docs/classes.html

For Karen Sperling's background visit: http://www.artistrymag.com/docs/classes1.html

Laurence Gartel and Karen Sperling will also be available for private instruction.

Contact Karen Sperling at ksperling@aol.com or 818-981-2803 for more information about the Laurence Gartel workshop and about the Artistry Retreat, or to set up private instruction.

New Artistry Tips and Tricks CD
Artistry Tips and Tricks is an e-zine featuring both art concepts and written tutorials by Karen Sperling for turning photos into paintings and for adding painterly touches to photos in Corel Painter.

The first 18 months of the e-zine are now available on CD, either in groups of six, or as part of the Artistry Painting for Photographers Suite of Tutorials.

The tutorials offer step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations for creating portraits and landscapes in Painter with the look of watercolors, oils and pastels. Tips for such art concepts as how to choose colors are included, as well as tutorials for creating portraits and landscapes in the styles of various artists including Hopper, Rembrandt and the Impressionists.

For more information about the Artistry Tips and Tricks CDs and the Artistry Painting for Photographers Suite of Tutorials visit: http://www.artistrymag.com/docs/suite.html

Artistry Tips and Tricks are also available as individual downloads and through subscription.

For more information visit: http://www.artistrymag.com/docs/tipsnov.html

Artistry Retreats and Artistry tutorials receive rave reviews.
"I made back what I paid to attend an Artistry Retreat several times over with my first portrait. That's a great return on my investment!" says Grey Darrah.

"I completely used everything that I learned from the Artistry Retreat and could never have done this without having been shown all of the basics (and much, much more) from Karen."

"I love your Artistry Tips and Tricks tutorials," says Lorranna Allen.

"They are so much more helpful than most of the manuals or other tutorial books that I've read. Your tips, suggestions, and other information are provided in a no-nonsense way that can be understood and applied at once. I know a lot of hard work must go into these tips, and I really appreciate all your time and effort on behalf of those of us who are aspiring artists."

For more reviews visit:
http://www.artistrymag.com/docs/tipsrev.html
http://www.artistrymag.com/docs/classes1.html