{"id":23806,"date":"2017-03-10T21:41:40","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T21:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/?page_id=23806"},"modified":"2026-04-20T13:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:59:34","slug":"basic-photoshop-for-artists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists","title":{"rendered":"Basic Photoshop For Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<div class=\"coursetitlecontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetitle\">\n<h1>Basic Photoshop for Artists<\/h1>\n<div class=\"subtitle\">Photoshop simplified for traditional artists.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"coursetitledes\"><span>COURSE<\/span><i class=\"far fa-chart-bar\" style=\"margin-left:10px; margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Beginner<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n<p> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/207846526\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebartop\">\n<div class=\"vertalign\">\n<div class=\"logoimage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logosmall75.png\"><\/div>\n<p>\n    <div class=\"sidebarcarddescriptiondark\">\n<span>JOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span><br>\n    Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebarbuttonholder\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttonsmem\">START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"margin-top:1em;\">or<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/register-photoshop-for-artists\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttons\">BUY COURSE $47<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperkscontainer\">\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>2 Hours of Instruction<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"fas fa-film\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>15 Videos<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>15 eBooks<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/i>30 Day Money Back Guarantee<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>About this Course<\/h2>\n<p>\"Basic Photoshop for Artists\" is a video course that shares the basic knowledge that is required for a traditional artist to use Photoshop to meet their needs. It is designed with the artist in mind - someone who knows that the program can bring an added advantage to their art creation process but may be intimidated by the thought of getting started with an overwhelming program like Photoshop.  It is designed for the beginner and no assumptions are made. Each of the processes covered are simplified and straight forward with all of the complexities removed. (Basic Photoshop for Artists uses Adobe Photoshop CC.) (*This course is not affiliated with nor endorsed by Adobe Systems Incorporated.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"whatlearn\">\n<h2>What You'll Learn:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Basic Layout and Creating a New File. An introduction to the basic layouts and locations of palettes and tools in Photoshop.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Basic Selection Tools. Selection tools make up a large percentage of the tools available in Photoshop and are used frequently.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Understanding Layers. How to create new layers, delete and arrange them, and use them in Photoshop. Layer transparency is also covered.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Cropping Images. How to crop images using the crop tool in Photoshop.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>How to copy subjects from one image and place them into another image.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Adjusting Colors. A look at using layer adjustments to change the color and tone of an image.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Removing subjects from an image with Photoshop using the Clone Stamp tool<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Removing subjects from an image with Photoshop using the Content Aware Move Tool.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Creating a Grid. A look at laying a grid over a photo reference in a printable form for use with a traditional drawing or painting.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Isolating Values. A look at isolating tones in a photo reference to make recognition of values easier.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Brush Basics. The basics of using brushes in Photoshop. The brush tool is explored as well as an overview of the brush dynamics and creating your own custom brushes.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>How quickly and easily thumbnail sketches can be developed with Photoshop.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Editing photos of traditional art to make it look its best for sharing with patrons or clients.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/span>Saving files in various formats and the advantages and disadvantages to each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/BPFACourseImages.jpg\" alt=\"Basic Photoshop for Artists Course\"><\/p>\n<h2>Course Curriculum<\/h2>\n<div class=\"curriculumcontainer\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-basic-layouts\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 1: Basic Layouts (10:16)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-1.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-basic-selection-tools\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 2: Basic Selection Tools (8:43)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-2.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-understanding-layers\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 3: Understanding Layers (12:40)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-3.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-cropping-images\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 4: Cropping Images (9:53)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-4.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-cutting-and-pasting-part-1\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 5: Cutting and Pasting Part 1 (17:52)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-5.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-cutting-and-pasting-part-2\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 6: Copying and Pasting Part 2 (22:43)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-6.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-adjusting-colors\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 7: Adjusting Colors (9:37)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-7.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-removing-objects-part-1\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 8: Removing Objects Part 1 (11:03)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-8.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-removing-objects-part-2\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 9: Removing Objects Part 2 (4:09)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-9.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-creating-a-grid\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 10: Creating a Grid (6:03)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-10.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-isolating-values\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 11: Isolating Values (2:40)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-11.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-brush-basics\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 12: Brush Basics (11:51)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-12.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-thumbnail-sketching\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 13: Thumbnail Sketching (7:50)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-13.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-editing-artwork\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 14: Editing Artwork (9:50)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bp-14.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists-saving-files-conclusion\/\" class=\"curriculum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leftlean\"><i class=\"far fa-play-circle\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 15: Saving Files \/ Conclusion (8:48)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightlean\" 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Some of us prefer to learn from books as well as videos, so ebooks are included as well. This course has been developed to accelerate learning by teaching to many different learning styles. Each course module includes an illustrated ebook that corresponds with the video. Every step and concept is clearly illustrated and described in each ebook.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/BasicPhotoshopforArtistsEbooks.png\" alt=\"Basic Photoshop for Artists course ebooks\"><\/p>\n<h2>What Students Say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"shadowboxsmall\" style=\"padding:40px; margin-bottom:30px;\">\n<div class=\"quote\"><i class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0%;\">\"Great -  I like how you teach in a very easy way that anybody can follow you. 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