Have you ever considered using Photoshop to create fine art?Photoshop is usually used for enhancing photos; but this extremely powerful software package is capable of so much more. Every feature; from brushes to background; can be customised and optimised for artistic effect. With a little guidance from a pro; your photoshop results can go from competent retouching of images to visually stunning re-interpretations of them; turning everyday pictures into breathtaking works of art.In this beautiful and inspiring book; acclaimed artist; author and lecturer Susan Bloom shows you how to do just that. Starting with the fundamentals: creating your own artistic brushes and textured papers virtually; she goes on to demonstrate how to create a variety of classic artistic styles in Photoshop; with chapters on watercolours; pastels; charcoal and oil. Further chapters cover illustration techniques in photoshop; and using third-party software to create painterly effects.While the results are highly polished and realistic; this is not a book written specifically for artists. The techniques are aimed squarely at the Photoshop user looking to broaden their pallette; with emphasis on altering photographs to create artwork; rather than creating artwork from scratch. Beautifully written; clearly laid out; and guaranteeing inspiring results; this book is a must-have for every Photoshop user.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. A Book to be Treasured and SavoredBy DeeJayI first found "Creativity and Taoism" in a used book store when I was a young woman. I wore it to shreds; studying and highlighting it. I found another copy and read it to shreds too. By then I found it online at and bought three copies; one for me and one for each of my adult children.This book became a treasured companion over the years; the book I turned to for my daily meditation; and for inspiration when writing and drawing. The book I turn to when I want to tap into a sense of the sacred lying just below the surface of things; what the author refers to as the "invisible ground of sympathy." Its hard to quantify how much this book means to me.One of the things I loved most was being introduced to some of the ancient Chinese artists and poets and their works. I am still profoundly affected by some of the paintings and poems found there; which I turn to again and again.This is a scholarly book that is highly accessible; as well as a book to be savored slowly for its beauty and insight and wisdom. I highly recommend it to poets and artists and spiritual seekers; and anyone who wants a better understanding of Taoism and the creative process.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Action within non action....the way.By Ong BakExtremely special book...a replacement. For those who wish to understand the Eastern path of the energy system and enlightenmentfrom a Taoism tradition dating back thousands of years...this book is most valuable and informative.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. One of the finest and most helpful and inspiring boaks I have ever ...By CustomerOne of the finest and most helpful and inspiring boaks I have ever read. I have gone away 5 copies of it I am so inspired by it. A masterpiece.