This isn’t my typical type of painting, but I loved how they turned out. I want to make a jar for my own kitchen, now!
Diane Bollen
Diane Bollen is a photographic artist from the Hudson Valley region just north of New York City. Her artistic endeavors began at a very young age with her inspiration coming from the natural world. Her career continued as she learned to combine science and art (photography) to uncover geologic mysteries first on Earth, studying the ecosystem of the major rivers of the world using satellite imagery. And later on Mars as a member of the imaging team on the Mars Exploration Rover Mission.
As an artist, Diane looks for the unique beauty in landscape, those moments and scenes that others may walk by and not even notice. Diane photographs around the world with her husband, Joe Brady. Together they teach classes in photography and photoshop both live and via the web as well as leading photo workshops in places like The Grand Tetons and Tuscony.
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Every Picture Tells a Story – Learn how to get your iPhone to tell Your Story
You see other folks getting amazing photos from their phones, but you just can’t seem to get images that you love from your phone. Getting the amazing photos you want from your iPhone can be daunting. With a few simple steps to set up your camera app in your phone, learning the function and limits of the 2 or 3 cameras available in your phone, and understanding composition and lighting, you too can create stunning images in no time.
This class is suitable for someone just starting out in iPhone photography or one who wants to better understand the iPhone camera. We will cover how to choose the settings on the camera app to give you the best results. We will learn the limits of each of the lenses on your phone and the focus and exposure points for best results. We will go over the best lighting for different situations as well as when to, and when not to use the flash. We will also learn how to compose your photo to get the image you want, and do some simple edits using apps on the smartphone.
Meeting Location: Festival Headquarters 5205 A1A S
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Max No People: 30
SAT 10 – 11:30 A.M.
What do all of these Buttons on my Camera do? The Basics of Digital Photography for the New User
AKA the basics of digital photography for the new user.
You’ve just been gifted a digital camera, or perhaps a hand-me-down from a loved one who upgraded. You would like to learn to take pictures, but all the setting and buttons and sliders are overwhelming. In this short course I will guide you through some simple steps to painlessly get you started on the road to awesome photos.
In this class we will learn the basics of the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, and iso) and how to control them. Learn how to select the right lens to capture your image. Understand when it is necessary to use a tripod to get crisp, sharp images. Explore composition and learn to create an image that is appealing.
Meeting Location: Festival Headquarters, 5205 A1A S
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Max No People: 30
Photograph Products and Create Art with your iPhone
Learn the simple tips and tricks to take photos of products, still life, flowers, and even food with your iPhone. Learn to set up the background and lighting to create photos that will sell your products online or create framed photo art for your walls.
This is a hands-on class where we will have sets composed of everything from flowers, objects, food and still life. We will go through the choice of background including simple things you have around the house, how to put your objects in the most flattering light.
We will also go through some simple edits in iPhone apps to create your desired effect, whether it is to sell your treasures, or hang art on the wall!
Meeting Location: Festival Headquarters, 5205 A1A S
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Max No People: 30
From Blah to Beautiful: Learn How to Take Gorgeous Landscape Photos with your iPhone
Photography is all about the dance between the light and the dark to shape the landscape we see with our eyes. It takes a little knowledge and a few tricks to capture those nuances with the iPhone. Key in to the time and the composition to capture the best image of your landscape. Then with the help of a few editing techniques available in software for your iPhone, you can turn an average iPhone picture into a stunning image.
We will cover different camera apps available for the iPhone that give you control over the exposure time and iso and even macro simulations. We will look in depth at the proper timing and lighting situations for various landscape locations. There are many editing apps available for the iPhone, we will go over a few of the most popular and the edits you will want to make to take your images to the next level!
Meeting Location: Festival Headquarters, 5205 A1A S
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Digital Art – Ancient Constantinople – #4 Featuring four breathtaking scenes – 736 x 4896 Pixels @300DPI
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Introducing our captivating digital art package, “Ancient Constantinople,” featuring four breathtaking scenes that will transport you to the historic streets of this magnificent city. Each image is a masterful blend of vibrant palette knife strokes, creating a soft and dreamy atmosphere reminiscent of the past. The pointillist technique adds depth and detail, with highly intricate foliage and a scattered composition that captures the essence of Constantinople’s charm. Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of ancient Constantinople, where every corner tells a story. The vibrant palette knife strokes infuse the images with energy and color, capturing the spirit of this historic city. The soft and dreamy atmosphere transports you back in time, allowing you to experience the magic and allure of Constantinople. The highly detailed foliage and scattered composition add a touch of realism to the scenes, immersing you in the intricate beauty of the city’s streets. Each image is a work of art, carefully crafted to showcase the unique architecture, bustling markets, and serene landscapes of ancient Constantinople. This digital art package is perfect for a range of creative projects. The high-resolution files allow you to create stunning canvas prints, bringing the charm of ancient Constantinople into your living space. The detailed scenes make these images ideal for illustrations, historical publications, and other artistic endeavors. Upon purchase, the package is immediately available for download, providing you with instant access to these captivating images. The file dimensions of 8736 x 4896 Pixels @300DPI ensure exceptional quality and clarity, allowing you to fully appreciate the intricate details and vibrant colors in each artwork. Experience the magic of ancient Constantinople with our “Ancient Constantinople” digital art package. Let the vibrant palette knife strokes, dreamy atmosphere, and pointillist artworks transport you to a bygone era. Enhance your creative projects with the allure of this historic city. Start your journey today and download this extraordinary digital art package. Personal License: Ideal for individuals seeking personal enrichment, this license allows you to download and enjoy on your personal devices.
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Everyone loves baby animals
I’m sure a lot of people have heard that looking at baby animals will make you feel good inside. I even read that it may increase productivity at work. I haven’t tried that, yet, but I am ok with the warm and fuzzies. One day when I had a few hours on my hands, I whipped up this picture. It didn’t actually take 3 hours, but I took a lunch break for an hour somewhere in the middle of drawing it. It is an oil pastel drawn on a 5×7 ampersand pastelbord. I love using pastelboard when I use pastels. I gave it to a friend and she requested a couple more, a drawing of a lamb and one of a kid (the baby goat variety, not a child lol). Anyhoo, here is my picture of a calf in a field.
Goodbye winter
I love that I can experience all four seasons in the state of Michigan, where I live. I do not love that sometimes, winter decides to stay extra long. This year was one of those years, and most of us Michiganders couldn’t wait until spring was finally here. Last week it was snowing. Snowing. In April.
Now that it is spring, I can look back and be glad I made it happy and mostly healthy through another cold winter. Here, cardinals symbolize winter just like robins symbolize spring . I’m posting this watercolor of a cardinal to say goodbye to winter. Gorgeous sights like cardinals sitting on snowy branches are one of the few joys I get out of a nasty, cold season. My inspiration for this was a photo I found on the website http://paintmyphoto.ning.com/. I love that site to get photos to paint from if I can’t find one of my own to paint from. I do like painting live scenes, however, I rarely paint things in one sitting. Also, I never paint the same time every day so the lighting, shadows, and coloring change. Anyway, here is my female cardinal watercolor to say so long winter, see you later this year at our usual time
Don’t Blink
Yes, Don’t Blink is from Doctor Who. I love Doctor Who, and when I painted this watercolor, I was obsessed with weeping angels. If you don’t watch Doctor Who, weeping angels are statues of angels. They move when you are not looking at them and they freeze to stone when you do look at them. I liked angel statues before that, but the tv show elevated my like into love, and that’s where the obsessing came from. This watercolor is done with just one color- Indigo. I liked the indigo because it reminded me of the TARDIS that David Tennant used on the show. If you don’t know what a TARDIS is, watch the show! I don’t think I can accurately describe the awesomeness of the TARDIS. Ok, I’m not really that pushy. You don’t really have to watch it. You just have to like indigo and/or like angel statues to appreciate my painting of an angel statue.
