What's new at The Loft - Episode 108

I CAN'T WAIT!!!

I am so excited about Susan Tuttle's new workshop, Toy Camera with Photoshop.  I have taken several classes with Susan and they are so informative and detailed that true beginners need not fret.  All of her lessons are stepped out and easy to follow, and come complete with not only written instructions but video tutorials.  Susan's classes are so informative and inspirational that you won't be disappointed.  I am already signed up and as the title says it all, I CAN'T WAIT!

AND BEST OF ALL!!!   SUSAN IS HAVING AN ONLINE GIVEAWAY TO WIN A FREESPOT IN HER NEW WORKSHOP.  Click HERE to learn more.

ONLINE WORKSHOP: TOY CAMERA WITH PHOTOSHOP

Replicating toy camera + film processing effects -- polaroid, pinhole, diana, fish eye, silver gelatin, cross processing, holga, expired polaroid film, light leaks, and double exposure

Instructor: Susan Tuttle

NOTE: It is not necessary to have taken any of my previous Photoshop workshops prior to taking this workshop.

Format: stepped-out instructions, screenshots and video tutorials (clear video of the projects being carried out on the screen, with audio).  The class is not given in a live format, so you can sign in and work on the projects at any time that is convenient for you during the duration of the workshop.

Software: The projects are taught with Photoshop Elements 9.0 (PSE 9.0) -- earlier versions of the program and the most recent 10.0 will work just fine, as the tools and functions used in the projects are the classic, tried-and-true ones. I provide supplemental written instructions for Photoshop/CS versions. If you have an earlier version of Elements or a Photoshop/Photoshop CS version, your screen will look different from my screenshots, but you will be able to carry out the projects in your program if you have a basic knowledge of your program's tools and functions and are able to navigate your program with ease. Note: You can get a free 30 day trial of the latest version of Photoshop Elements at http://www.adobe.com/

Length of Workshop: 4 weeks (plus an additional 2 weeks of comp time to access the site if you need it)

Workshop Dates: March 1 - March 29, 2012 The workshop site will open Thursday, March 1st. at 9 A.M. EST.

Level: This course is designed for both beginners (who have a basic understanding of the tools and functions of Photoshop Elements and/or Photoshop/CS) and the more seasoned folks who wish to learn how to digitally replicate toy camera and film processing effects.

(NOTE:EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION goes from Wednesday, February 1st. at 10 A.M. EST until Wednesday, February 8th. at 10 A.M. EST. REGULAR REGISTRATION goes from Wednesday, February 8th. at 10:01 A.M. EST up until March 1st. when the class begins.)

Fee: EARLYBIRD FEE IS $119 USD REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!

REGULAR FEE IS $129 USD

Hope to see you in the workshop forum!  Thanks for stopping by and come back soon.

What's new at The Loft - Episode 107

Art Journal Play

The New Year for me is about the renewal of a quest, the pursuit of a dream, and the beginning of new adventures and challenges.   Challenges can be inspirational, frustrating but also great motivators.  I had first hand experience with this when I did my ATC 365 challenge in 2010.  So aside from other projects I hope to get off the ground in 2012, I have also recently joined the Art Journal Everyday group hosted by Julie Fei-Fan Balzer of Balzer Designs.

I have been following Julie's blog for a few years now and she is always a great source of inspiration.  Her Art Journal Everyday group is what I call a great no pressure challenge.  All it requires (which is not really a requirement, more like a goal to strive for) is for you to work in your journal for 10 minutes everyday.  You don't have to complete a page everyday, it could be as simple as just laying down a background, but the hope is to have at least one page to post to Julie's site and the group Flickr pool once a week.  You can visit my flickr pool to see my entries this year so far.

So instead of sharing those entries I thought I would share some other art journal pages I have done in the past. 

 The way I work is to lay down a background or start a foundation for a page, but if I get stuck creatively or I'm not happy with the direction things are going I move on and come back to it later.  So it goes without saying that I tend to have some "works in progress" in my art journal which I have shared below.  

I'll post pictures of the completed pages another time.

Art journaling is a great way to experiment with new products and techniques and a fantastic creative outlet.  I have never been one to keep a "traditional" journal as I do not like recording my own personal thoughts, but with art journaling I've found I can share something of myself  in a different way.

If you are an art journaler drop me a line.  Comments are welcome, so don't be shy about telling me what you think.  Thanks for stopping by and come back soon.