Photoshop-Users-Group: June 2007

Thursday, June 21, 2007

June 6th Meeting

Hello again! Our last meeting was rather small in attendance (5 members) but rich in content. We felt it necessary to provide an introductory meeting on layers to jump-start the beginner level Photoshop user. Jim edited a photograph for an article in a local magazine. He demonstrated a couple of different ways to use layers and worked with channels to present the best image for the magazine. Members were interactive and able to ask questions on and off the subject as the subject of channels and color management came up. It is encouraging to me to know that the person sitting right next to me can answer my questions without the awkwardness of asking a stupid question. I also noticed that the people who get the most out of these meeting ask the most questions.

For me, that is only half of the story. The best part is coming early and getting a personal guided tour through the studio. Seeing what local artists are bringing to his shop is simply inspiring. Marla Schroeder-Swade is a local artist that combines old school painting on canvas with digital art in her “Neon Collection”. This is not a simple cut and paste Photoshop techniques, but a process of painting, scanning, combine with digital photographs, printing, editing, and repeat as necessary to get the desired results. To see her work on canvas is captivating.
Marla’s web site is: http://www.artbymarla.com/.
A big “Thank You Jim” for letting us see what happens in your world.

Next Meeting: Lee Meier will be hosting the next meeting. The topic will be on bitmap to vector conversion. Lee has been working with logo designs lately and combines the use of Illustrator and Photoshop for logo designs. The walls of Lee’s studio are filled with photographs (mostly digitally enhanced) of people, places and things. There is no lack for inspiration here. Space is limited to 10 members so RSVP to get a seat.

Date and Time: July 11 at 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Place: Mono:Graphics Studio, Ltd
7731 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Just two doors down from Starbucks in the Multnomah Village.

Before I close, let me offer an invitation for you to write an article for this Blog. Photoshop related, something that you think would benefit others. Email to me and I'll post it.
Your commets are welcome.

Dexter

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