Photoshop Artistry for Photographers: From Image to Art

Monetize your photography, turn your images into art, photoshop brushes and textures with Photoshop.

What you'll learn
To create art from photographs and sell it
Make money from creating brushes and textures
How to use textures to overlay images
Create your own textures from scratch and by blending real and created textures
Create brushes with the subjects details, expressions, in the brush
Recreate reality with brushes - paint energy and drama back onto a flat image that doesn't represent reality
Explore artistic thinking of colour, light and composition
Edit away distractions with brushes and turn mediocre images into artistic finishes
Recreate the dramatic sensory experience of a surfer where two shots give different detail.then learn to create sea spray
Create glow
Use motion blur to recreate movement
Blend our messy distracting backgrounds with brushes and textures perfect for greetings cards
Soft proof your work in photoshop
Compositing in photoshop with multiple images and textures
Learn to match light and colour in a composite in Photoshop
Artistic thinking - learn the thought process behind artistic edits to plan your edits
Create motion, movement and energy
Understand how to create cohesion between multiple images and/or textures and the main subject
Create a texture digitally from scratch
Blend distracting noisy backgrounds out with a texture
Learn how to blend difficult edges (hair or fur) with a texture while maintaining the natural textured edge of the subject
Learn pro workflows with adjustment layers
Use transform and warp tools to adjust perspective for intimacy
How to use noise for cohesion
When not to use a texture and why
Know what an ICC code is and how to use it when preparing to print and printing your work
The business of photographic art; set up your business - marketing and planning

Requirements
This course assumes a basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. How to open and save files, create layers and layer masks. My Masterclass course is for complete beginners.
You'll need an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription to access Adobe Photoshop although many of the techniques are applicable to other software using layers

Description
Transform Your Photos into Stunning, Sellable Art with Photoshop!Have you ever looked at your photos and wished they could be more than just pictures? What if you could turn them into exciting, unique art—rich with color, texture, and energy—using Adobe Photoshop?In this hands-on course, you'll learn how to creatively edit your photos, craft custom brushes and textures, and master artistic techniques that bring your images to life. We'll dive deep into the theory of light, color, and energy to help you create visually compelling and emotionally powerful art.But we don't stop at creativity—you'll also discover how to print, market and sell your creations and turn your passion into profit. Whether you want to create prints, digital downloads, or unique pieces for online marketplaces, this course will equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed.What You'll Learn:Transform ordinary photos into striking artwork Create custom Photoshop brushes and texturesMaster color, light, and composition for artistic impactDevelop your own unique artistic styleLearn techniques to sell your art onlineNo matter your experience level, this course will unlock a whole new world of creative possibilities—where photography meets art, and your imagination leads the way.Ready to turn your photos into masterpieces? Let's create something extraordinary!

Who this course is for
Photographers or photographic artists interested in artistic, creative editing.
Photographers interested in painterly effects using brushes and textures to turn a photograph into art.
Photographic artists interested in learning advanced techniques with brushes and textures, including creating your own brushes and textures.
Photographic artists interested in earning a living creating and selling artwork, brushes and textures from Photoshop.