June Meeting
Master the Art of Photoshop Painting With Sandra Pearce
Step into the world of digital art with a workshop designed to make the process approachable, inspiring, and immediately useful. Whether you're curious about getting started or looking to strengthen your current skills, this hands-on experience will guide you through the digital workflow in a way that feels natural and creative - not technical and overwhelming.
With over 18 years of experience as a digital artist and a background rooted in professional photography and fine art, Sandra brings a unique perspective that bridges traditional artistry with modern tools. This is not just about learning software -- it's about learning how to see, create and elevate your work in a digital space. You will leave not only with new skills, but with a fresh sense of confidence and direction in your artistic journey.
Sandra is an accomplished digital artist and educator based in Okeechobee, Florida. She has over 18 years of experience in digital art and teaching. She blends artistic vision with technical expertise while teaching how to blend photography into art pieces. As an instructor Sandra is passionate about helping others transition into and grow within the world of digital art. She works with artists of all levels, from beginners to advanced creatives. You will learn the tools In Photoshop that will be used for digital art as well as every day retouching. Sandra holds a Master of Electronic Imaging, Master Photographer, the Image Excellence Degree, and is a Certified Professional Photographer. Sandra has numerous awards: Two World Cups, Numerous Florida Photographer of the Year, Kodak, Canon, ASP Medallion Awards, Numerous Florida Artist of the Year.
Just a little history. I was the original Photoshop Painter that started PS Painting in PPA. I was told you couldn't paint in PS only Corel Painter. Many yeaS later here we are enjoying painting in Photoshop. Determination ---- not giving up in the rough patches !!
Pre-Meeting Event: Round Table, Top 10 Tips To Merit with David Downs: Join David Downs for a countdown of ten often-overlooked editing and presentation details that can affect how competition images are received. From banding and sensor dust to vignettes, mats, and keylines, this roundtable will help you spot small issues before they become big distractions.
Separate registration is NOT required for this pre-meeting event. Anyone registered for the monthly meeting can come in early and take advantage of this learning opportunity.
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