Art of Texture - The Secrets Reveale

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The Art of Texture - Secrets Revealed eCourse Info

So, you know I love the whole Texture thing, right? You may even call me obsessed. I love to make textures, I love to use them on my photos, I love to share textures… True Love…. And I know I am not alone!! I think many of you understand this obsession, all too well.

Here's a few videos I put together of my texture making process.

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Student Testimonials  

I have been following Kim's blog for months now and have wondered how she creates the amazing textures she so kindly gives us each week and the great sets she has on offer.

So when Kim announced she was offering a class called the Art of Texture and that this would not only teach me how to apply the textures and some clever tricks too, but also how to actually create them, well I was sold.

Having already participated in Kim's Skinny Minny e-course I knew that her teaching style was so easy to follow and that she offered really practical tips and ideas for making my photographs so much snazzier.

I hoped that I would not only learn how to apply the textures in new ways but also to get down and dirty and actually create some. I wasn't disappointed, this course was everything I hoped for.

Kim generously shares with us the entire creative process, painting, texturing, creating and applying brushes, how to layer, adjust the textures we create everything I felt I needed and wanted to know. She patiently answers emails with 

questions about this and that, and has the most generous heart. I have enjoyed both the courses so much and know that you will too. Jump in and get creative and inspired, you'll love it and be glad you did.

~Kim Kath  

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Kim's classes are amazing.  She is so generous with textures and images, tips and tricks, fonts and much more.    Her classes are well thought out, and instructions are excellent even for people who are relatively new to PSE or Photoshop.  I've learned new shortcuts and new ways of doing the same task in PSE/Photoshop.  The videos are outstanding and the only way I would want to take a class online.

The best part of these classes is that Kim is an artist and approaches everything from the artistic point of view.  Her altered images made me drool.  It's amazing how much art can be done in this digital medium.

I'm grateful to her for sharing her expertise (and her expertise in PSE/Photoshop and how to impart it to the student is terrific). 

~Marilyn

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This class is amazing!  Kim is a kind, caring, and generous teacher who shares her very best with you in this class.  All my life I have felt like I had the artist "want-to", but no talent.  This class has awakened in me possibilities and creativity I never knew I had, and for that I cannot thank Kim enough.  The entire class has Kim's "soul" poured into it.  It was a real blessing in my life & worth every penny!

Kim - I hope it's not too gushy -- but I can't thank you enough!  I feel like part of me has been re-born with this class.  And I thank you so much for giving so much, so generously, from your soul -- to us.  I just don't have words to explain how I feel...I hope you understand.  :-)  

~Tina

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Kim, 

Your Art of Textures course has inspired me beyond words! I have to admit that I was intimidated / overwhelmed by Photoshop before taking your Skinny Mini and then Art of Textures classes. In just a few short weeks you have helped me blast past all my barriers, and opened up a whole new world of creativity. Your one-on-one help whenever I’ve needed it makes me feel like I’m in a classroom with you at my side, rather than in a different country, different time zone. I have learned so much already - not just about photo manipulation, but also in fine-tuning my photography and in creating fabulous textures with paint and paper. In fact, I have already had numerous requests for prints of even my initial pieces created under your gracious guidance! Thank you, thank you for an amazing class that has far exceeded my expectations!

I want to thank you so much for unleashing a whole new path of creativity! Ideas, colors and textures are whirling around in my mind as you gently guide me through the overwhelming world of Photoshop. I am no longer afraid of it, nor putting it off for a day when I have time...

Thank you for making it easy and fun with baby steps that are exactly my stride

~Beverly

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In this class, I will share fabulous texturizing secrets, You will make your own photoshop brushes, roll up your sleeves and get messy...making your own textures, and finally how to take your 'art' and turn them into fabulous textures of our own.

Here’s the details:

Lessons will be posted in the private classroom. You will have access to a forum to post your questions and share your questions, thoughts and even tips with fellow members.

Lessons will be taught via screencast videos with step by step narration.

Week 1

Basic, as well as in-depth lessons on applying textures to your images.

We will cover things such as:

- Combining textures to create artwork from your photos.

- Applying Photoshop Filters to add depth and character to your images.

- Using adjustment layers to transform your images.

- Adding artful text to your images.

Week 2

Photoshop Brushes in DEEP

- Creating a variety of photoshop brushes.

- Learn how to save your brushes as a collection and share them with the group

- Using brushes to add depth and texture to your images

- Using brushes to frame your images.

- Using photographed surfaces such as concrete or wood to create grungy brushes

Week 3

Ready to get your hands dirty? Roll up your sleeves and let’s get to it. Watch my process via step by step hd videos.

- Using coffee, tea, ink, paint and more to create original artwork textures.

- Adding old papers and found items to your ‘canvas’ to create unique one of a kind textures

So you aren’t into painting and getting messy? That’s okay too. You can use the techniques I will offer and create fabulous textures from scans of old book backs, old papers etc. You can skip the hands on painting steps if you like. But honestly, it’s so much fun!! If nothing else, save your morning coffee or tea…pull out the vanilla, perhaps a little cinnamon from your cabinets and add it to your canvas. 

Week 4

Turn your artwork into fabulous photographic textures.

- Scan your artwork, open it up in photoshop and let’s get busy.

- Sharing my secrets to turning paintings into killer textures.

- Combine your textures to make a fabulous collection you can use over and over.

What you will need:

Photoshop Elements 7-10 or Photoshop CS 3- CS5

Scanner: This is not required as I will provide lower res samples for you to work thru all the lessons.

You can also use your camera on the macro setting or a macro lens to capture your texture art. I will warn you though; it can be difficult to do. If you are serious about making your own collections you may want to invest in a scanner. They are reasonably priced. I use the Epson 4490 and it works like a dream.

A Macro setting or Macro lens to capture things such as old rust or concrete or wood. Good stuff like that!

Paper Cardstock, watercolor paper, or canvas measuring 8.5 x 11 or 9 x 12. Or some form of porous material to build your artwork with. I like to use paper, watercolor paper or thin wood.  This makes it super easy to fit into the scanner.

Various art supplies: gesso, acrylic paints, pastels, crayons, charcoal pencils, ink, coffee, tea, sponges, household goodies, old papers, old photographs, magazine clippings, stamps, permanent ink pad, tissue and pretty papers, old book pages, decoupage or gel medium, palette knife, old credit card, spray paint, spray bottle, paint brushes (cheapies are just fine).

Don’t run out and drop a whole pile at the Art Supply store. Start with a few basics and see how you like it, what you like etc…and buy as you go.

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A basic knowledge and comfort with Photoshop is required.

If you are new to photoshop, check out my Essentials eCourse HERE. 

Refunds are not available once class access is granted.

Comments

[suvarna]

Would soooo love to do this but the timing isn't good for me. I'm in the middle of one e-course and started another today. Hope it goes well for you and I'll hopefully catch the next one.

[A Box of Chocolates]

I am sooooo excited, I was going to email and ask the size of the canvas you used to create your textures so this will give me all that info. I am really looking forward to it and Kim I loved the last e-course the Skinny Mini it was fabulous.
Thanks you so much for doing this.
Can not wait to get started.
hugs Kim

[Bernie Tuffs]

oh this sounds SO exciting! I'd love to join in! But our recent house move that stopped me doing the skinny-mini has been an absolute nightmare. The previous owners left the place in such a state and the whole house has had to be rewired. (Completely unexpected - the place looked fine when we viewed it back in June and the surveyor didn't pick up any major faults). We're still living in semi-chaos, so there's just no way I can take on any more, much as I'd love to :( My playing time is down to a couple of hours late at night if that, what with trying to work and sort out all the house stuff!
Good luck with this...it is such a great thing to do!
Thank you for sharing all your talents so readily!
Love
Bernie x

[elk]

sounds amazing as always Kim...

[Laurie]

I've been waiting and waiting for you to give this class, I'm so excited to get started, Like the other lady's, its not the best time to be taking this class. It is really easy to talk myself into it, I save up a little money each mo to spend it on myself, for something special, something that no one in my family "gets" and this is it, I'm going for it, I feel so excited...thats why I love these eclasses, AND, you do such a fantastic job kim!!!
Laurie

[Jacque]

WOW this sounds so exciting, I only wish I had the funds!
I simply love the cookbook it is fantastic!! And loved the Skinny-Mini class though do to a disaster at my home I was unable to finish. Drought all summer then storms decided to make a waterfall effect into the livingroom, hall and study. Great thing about a 110 yr old house is the plaster lath walls!!! Rip off the wall paper (most of it was peeling off from the water) let it dry! Now the old wood floors..... I have photos. :(
Positive side is the interesting water stained patterns on the plaster walls that I know would make a great base for textures!!! :)
I know how much I would love so deeply love the class, but right now I just don't think I can swing the funds. Next time.
Love all you do!!! You keep me so inspired in my work!!!
Hugs
Jacque Gates

[Renee]

Just registered. After reading about the class a couple of days ago I could not get it out of my head. A definite sign of "needs to be purchased" in my book. Looking forward to it. Love your video and the music!

[christina]

i SO want to take this course... hmm... i have photoshop, not sure if i have elements.... wow, this sounds fab!
xoxo

[Melinda]

Looking forward to it Kim. I have a workshop the first day with Anna Tomczak at the local college. It is about printing and transferring our photos on to other mediums. My friend Sue passed me your link . I love your textures and have wanted to learn more about making them. It seems to fit perfectly to what I am doing in life . I am looking forward to it and I guess I can tune in late if there is a time conflict.

[Debbie]

Hi, I've just join & I wished I had known about your site it's so what I want & need, I am going to start your mini e-course & want to do this one as well. I have one question :) I'm in the UK & I read that your course is done via Video link which is a fabulous idea & way of doing this, my question is, will out time difference be a problem? I'm hoping not as I'm ready with my credit card in hand lol.

[Ali]

This sounds phenomenal.... will you be offering it again maybe sometime in the new year??? I'm still trying to find time to catch up on Skinny Mini but totally see this as the next step to where I want to be.
You're DA BOMB!!!!

[Beverly Ash Gilbert]

Your Skinny Mini whet my appetite! I am so excited to get my hands messy and play with color, texture and photography!!