Digital Art Workflow

About the Book

If you love to photograph and own a computer, you can create wonderful works of art utilizing the techniques described in this book. Digital Art Workflow provides a concise and easily followed roadmap to creative success. This book takes advantage of the latest technologies available to allow you to bridge traditional photographic techniques with digital resources. This book has something to spark every reader´s creativity, from beginner to the experienced computer user. The techniques described are cool, creative, and contain valuable insight into the artistic process. From perspiration to inspiration, Samuel will take you through the creative process from previsualization, composition and determination to creating the finished fine art print. Examples of artwork grace the pages of this book to complete a truly inspiring work which is sure to stimulate the reader.

About the Author

Samuel is a self-taught artist and photographer. Graduating with a Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Southern California, he formalized his education in the visual arts by attending the New York Institute of Photography, Rocky Mountain School of Photography and will graduate from the Brooks Institute of Photography in 2003 with a Master of Science in Photography degree. At these institutions, he combined his passions for teaching, painting and drawing with the chemical and digital photographic processes. Photography, like drawing, is a way to experience the moment and SEE anew. He is best known for his artistically rendered photographs of the female form. He has shown his work internationally, won awards and medals for his photographic works. This book is the accumulated information obtained while attending and teaching digital imaging workshops, and combines the traditions of the artist and photographer with new digital technologies. Samuel is represented by Atelier Lucia Studio and Gallery in Austin, Texas. He is always obliged to hear and readily share information with fellow artists. For more information on current projects and learning opportunities in this exciting and passionate art, he can be reached at www.homepage.mac.com/AtelierLucia or email at AtelierLucia@mac.com.