Digital art is often thought to be as easy as a few button clicks on the computer but in reality, digital artists need to have just as much artistic talent as traditional artists. To truly master the digital realm, you need to master your software (in this case Photoshop CS), and be fluent in the "digital language" it provides. This allows you to intuitively apply the artistic principles and techniques needed to create dynamic images. The goal of this book is to teach you how to blend technical skill with artistic talent through the creation of a variety of interesting and fun images. If you're already using Photoshop CS, you can jump right in and get started. If you think you could use a quick refresher, there is a brief overview of Photoshop essentials you'll need to know to be successful with this book. With the ideas covered here, you'll learn how and why Photoshop does what it does, and gain an intuitive understanding that will help you progress to the next level of digital creativity. In the process, you'll apply what you learn by creating and working through a wide range of fun, practical tutorials, and learn the skills needed to create your own digital masterpieces!
Stephen Burns ( www.chromeallusion.com )has been a corporate instructor and lecturer in the application of digital art and design for the past 18 years . His teaching style comes from his ability to share an understanding of Photoshop so that the student has the ability to intuitively apply it to his/hers creations. " I want the student to create in the computer as fluently as a painter utilizes paints on his/hers canvass".
He has been exhibiting digital fine art internationally at galleries such as Durban Art Museum in South Africa, Citizens Gallery in Yokahama, Japan, and CECUT Museum Of Mexico to name a few. To see his Resume please go to www.chromeallusion.com/aboutartist.html .
Digital Involvement
He teaches Digital Manipulation Workshops in the San Diego as well as well as nationwide. He is an instructor with Photoshop Café as well as Xtrain . You can access his training at http://www.chromeallusion.com/books.htm#dvdpscafe as well as at www.xtrain.com/stephen . he is the president of the San Diego Photoshop User's Group( www.sdphotoshopusers.com) . Also, see his free training at http://www.chromeallusion.com/tutorials.html#Begining .
Books
He is the author of several books published by Cengage Learning. They include: "Photoshop CS5Trickery & FX" and "The Art Of Poser Pro 2010 & Photoshop CS5 ","Advanced Photoshop CS4Trickery & FX", "Advanced Photoshop CS3 Trickery & FX", "Advanced Photoshop CS2 Trickery & FX", "The Art of Poser & Photoshop" . Each chapter is a step-by-step instruction on creating digital artistic concepts. You can view them at http://www.chromeallusion.com/books.htm .
He is the president of the San Diego Photoshop Users Group(www.sdphotoshopusrs.com) of which there are currently 4000 members strong and growing.
Other Involvement
On the fine art level, Stephen has organized exhibitions with galleries and artists from South Africa, Europe, Mexico, and Switzerland. He is currently on a subcommittee for the prestigious Siggraph Convention setting up digital art presentations.
