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Happy Holidays, Dear Friends!

Mark Johnson — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:28:48 +0000

As I sit quietly in the dark watching holiday lights twinkle, I am reminded once again just how fortunate I am. The tapestry of my life is threaded with so many gifts––the richness of the creative process, the support and enthusiasm of creative people like you, and the love of family and friends. The opportunity to pass along knowledge and share beauty are like iridescent threads that unify it all. My hope is that you, too, feel the light of inner beauty and are finding ways to share your gifts and talents with those in need.

Before I turn out the lights, I’d like to share one more small gift with each of you. 2011 was my most prolific year of image-making ever. I’ve compiled many of my favorite images into a gallery that celebrates the precious moments of creativity.

Click here to view the gallery.

With gratitude,

Mark Johnson

Elevate Your Photoshop Skills to a New Level with Photoshop Workbench Volume Three!

Mark Johnson — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:01:42 +0000

To order your copy for $29.95 + shipping, click here

To view a list of the complete contents, click here

To purchase the Workbench Volume One, Two, and Three Bundle for only $99 + shipping, click here

If creative growth is important to you, Photoshop Workbench Volume Three will elevate your Photoshop skills to a new level. Featuring Episodes 251 – 300 of my signature Photoshop Workbench series, this DVD is packed with nearly 12 hours of inspiring education that covers Photoshop CS5 techniques such as Filling Text with Photos, Creating a Luminous Oil Painting Effect, Strategic Creative Sharpening, Light Burst Effect, Believable Backlit Horizons, Insider Retouching Secrets, Masking a Photo with Words, Creating a Cinemagraph, Adding Light to Eyes, and many more.

Each Workbench is presented in its original glorious quality and large viewing size. These videos are a far cry from YouTube quality. The Table of Contents is keyword searchable and contains colorful image thumbnails for easy tutorial recognition. Simply click the title of the Workbench that you wish to view, sit back, and enjoy an enlightening experience. This DVD is designed for playback on Macs, PCs, and iPads, but is not intended for television viewing.

If you’d like to own all three Workbench volumes (over 80 hours of world-class education), now is the perfect time to pick up the Photoshop Workbench Volume One, Two, and Three Bundle for only $99 + shipping.

Click here to download the press packet

2012 Workshops and More!

Mark Johnson — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:00:33 +0000

Hello Friends,

2012 is shaping up to be an unforgettable workshop year! I’d like to announce two new offerings plus a little something more…

The Grandeur of Autumn in New Hampshire

Charles Needle and I invite you to join us from Oct. 7 – 12, 2012 for one of nature’s most flamboyant displays––autumn in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. You’ll be captivated by blazing fall foliage and inspired by engaging lectures and supportive image evaluations. Our home for the week will be the quaint (and nicely priced) Town and Country Inn in Gorham, New Hampshire.

Download a PDF flyer with all of the colorful details.

Botanical Dreaming

This popular workshop is back for the fifth consecutive year and is likely to fill quickly. Come join Bobbie Turner and me from May 31 – June 1, 2012 for two unforgettable days of flower photography and Photoshop instruction at Bobbie’s Boulder, Colorado home. In the spirit of my book, Botanical Dreaming, you’ll be treated to a variety of creative techniques for capturing expressive flower portraits—including macro, water droplets on glass, camera movement, in-camera multiple-exposure, studio lighting, image montaging, and high dynamic range (HDR).

Download a gorgeous PDF flyer with all of the information.

Listen to an Interview

On an unrelated, yet equally exciting note, I was recently interviewed by Kevin Menzie, founder and CEO of Slice of Lime (a web design and development company) and creator and host of the Boulder:Create podcast. We discussed subjects ranging from the creative process to ways to stay inspired. You can listen to the podcast at Boulder:Create or on iTunes.

Have a beautiful day!

Mark

Unleash Your Inner Monet with the Photoshop Impressionism Video Tutorial Series

Mark Johnson — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:01:46 +0000

Photoshop Impressionism Video Tutorial Series

To order the downloadable series, click here.

To watch the Introduction, click here.

Praise for the Photoshop Impressionism Video Tutorial Series

“To the many fans of uber-creative artist/instructor Mark S. Johnson, the way in which he sees the world is one of pure inspiration and creativity that can’t help but be infectious to others. If you’ve ever had the fortune to be taught Adobe Photoshop creative techniques by him, then you know what I’m talking about. Well, he’s at it again with a brand new video tutorial series he is calling Photoshop Impressionism.”

Bob McGowan
Missoula, MT

In this series of 11 video tutorials, I encourage you to dispense with the traditional way of thinking about photography and consider a different approach––one where you embrace the idea of conveying an emotion or idea rather than merely documenting an event or setting. If you are interested in transforming your photographs from literal depictions to unique, evocative works of art using Photoshop techniques that don’t require a background in painting or illustration, then this series is for you. None of the techniques covered is difficult to accomplish, yet each one transcends the concept of merely pressing a button or applying a basic filter. Instead, each is designed to open your mind and unlock your creativity.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Soft-Glow Double-Exposure Montage
Painting with Light
Multi-Image Montage
Mirror Montage
Multiple-Exposure Monet
Multiple-Exposure Rotate and Zoom Montage
Multiple-Exposure Rotate and Zoom Montage with a Mask
Creating a Painterly Border
The Pixel Bender Oil Paint Plug-in
Filter Forge’s Old Drawing Blend Effect with a Watercolor Frame
The Lloyd Williams Kaleidoscope

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I begin each lesson by discussing the look of a technique and which subjects are best suited. Then I show several concrete examples followed by a step-by-step Photoshop tutorial. Feel free to work along using your own images, or work with the included sample images. Although this series is designed to illuminate post-capture techniques, some of the techniques can be accomplished using a camera with a multiple-exposure feature. Because of this, I also touch briefly upon the in-camera approach.

Click here to download the press packet

Live Interview with Michael Stern on July 29

Mark Johnson — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:48:51 +0000

Join me on Friday, July 29 at 9 am PST as I’m interviewed live by veteran photographic presence Michael E. Stern. In addition to the interview, there will be an opportunity for listeners to call in and receive real-time answers to questions.

Michael’s mission for the show is simple: To provide technical and aesthetic knowledge of photography for advanced amateurs, college students and early career professionals so they can “build better photographs, not just take pictures.”

To tune in, visit http://buildabetterphotograph.com on Friday, July 29 at 9 am PST. Click the “Live Player” link near the top of the page.

To call in with questions during the show, dial 1-877-864-4869.

Hope to hear from you!

Mark