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One of the most talented digital artists working in the medium shares his secrets for creating stunning art using Adobe Photoshop. A master class for the experienced Photoshop artist, this beautifully illustrated guide not only shows how to construct digital images, but also the painstaking refinement process required to create truly magnificent work. With the culmination of years of experimentation, Bert Monroy demonstrates step-by-step the essential techniques you’ll need to build awe-inspiring photorealistic paintings.

Learn how to:

• Effectively use the Brushes palette and other Photoshop tools
• Master alpha channels, layers, selections, filters, masks, and clipping paths
• Use highlights and shadows effectively to set the mood and add dimension
• Understand perspective and create eye-catching compositions
• Organize your workflow, take photographs, and collect reference materials to produce an accurate rendering of the subject

Download bonus chapters at: www.peachpit.com/digitalpainting

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
How to Use This Book
1 The Workflow
2 Lights and Shadows
3 Oakland
4 Shoe Repair
5 Old Chair
6 Red Truck
7 Oyster Bar
8 Lunch in Tiburon
9 Damen
10 Tutorials
Index

About the Author

Bert Monroy is a pioneer of digital art. A veteran of 20 years in the advertising industry, Bert is a founding partner of the New York firm Incredible Interactivity, which began making interactive multimedia presentations as early as 1986 for such clients as General Motors and American Express. He is a regular guest on such television programs as "The Screen Savers," "Digital Gurus," and "MacTV." His film credits include work for Industrial Light & Magic, Pacific Data Images, and R/Greenburg Associates.

An accomplished teacher, lecturer, and seminar presenter, Bert has served on the faculties of The School of Visual Arts (New York), The Center for Creative Imaging (Maine), The Dynamic Graphics Educational Foundation (Illinois), and the California College of Arts and Crafts. He currently teaches at San Francisco State University.

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