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Next class Summer 2010
The Photoshop Brushshop
Getting the most out of brushes in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements
Instructor: Tiffany Tillman
Skill Level: Intermediate

Grab your smock, clean your digital palette and get your hands dirty for our premiere art class: The Photoshop Brushshop brought to you by Tiffany Tillman

This is the perfect course for digital enthusiasts who want to explore the Brush tool as well as discover their inner, creative artist. Tiffany will teach you secrets to mixing your brushes, not with paints, but with paths, masks and modes that put digital design on the map! She'll also pull you out of the pixels and into your own paper to digital art studio! My friends—this isn't just a workshop. This is the Brushshop!

Suitable for users of Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, 7 and 8 or Photoshop CS3 and CS4, this course is designed for the intermediate digital crafter using either a Mac or PC. While you do not need to be proficient in any of these programs, you do need to be familiar with using them and understand the concept of layers. (If you've never used Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, take a look at our introductory class, "Just the Basics" taught by Renee Pearson.)

Questions? Send them to Tiffany at tiffany@reneepearson.com.

The 3-week workshop includes:
Full-resolution video lessons
Over 60 brushes and masks
Free digital kit
Questions answered in 24-hours
Support Forum
Discussion forum and gallery
PDF downloads
Lifetime access to class materials



Key Concepts
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The curriculum is based on weekly lessons including video, pdf and other learning aids. The workshop is designed to gradually introduce new topics and skills, allowing you to master one skill set before moving on to the next. At the end, you'll have a comprehensive set of skills you can use to create your own digital pages.

Week 1: Prepare the Palette

Introduction to the brush tool and panel
Saving and loading brushes
Brush storage
Adjusting preset brush settings
Creating brush masks
Bonus: Programming a Wacom Pen tablet

Week 2: Become the Brush

Understanding scattering, texture and other dynamics
Building brushes using shapes and text
Creating homemade brushes with paint
Digitizing brushes

Week 3: Learn to Mix

Using brushes with additional tools
Combining brushes with blending modes
Combining brushes with clipping masks


Supplies? Don't worry!
We'll have all your digital brushes laid out for you. Just bring your computer, a copy of Photoshop CS3 or 4 or Photoshop Elements 6, 7 or 8 and your creative heart! A stylus and pen tablet, a few "real" brushes, paint and a scanner will be useful but not necessary.

In addition to your course materials, you'll receive free digital brushes from popular digital designers:
Michelle Coleman
TaylorMade Designs


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Brushes & Tags
Tags created from brushes make a perfect addition to any digital project. Choose a few favorite papers, word art, an elegant brush and your creation is sure to turn a few heads!
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Brushes & Blending
The second week of class is dedicated to mixing brushes with a multitude of Photoshop-inspired techniques. You'll learn which blending modes to use for different effects and why.
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Sample Video Lesson
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