Art of Wildlife: Creating Hand-Painted Digital Masterpieces

• Art of Wildlife: Creating Hand-Painted Digital Masterpieces
  
   Step into the role of a digital artist and storyteller in this immersive, hands-on workshop designed to help you transform wildlife images into compelling, gallery-worthy works of art—using your skill, creativity, and vision… not artificial intelligence.

  In this class, you’ll learn how to extract a subject and intentionally design a background or scene, then hand-paint and refine the final image using professional techniques. You’ll complete 1–2 finished artworks during class, giving you real portfolio pieces you can be proud to share and sell.

  Every element of this process is done manually, giving you full creative control and a deeper understanding of digital artistry—so your work remains authentic, original, and unmistakably yours.

  What You’ll Learn & Why It Matters

• Subject Extraction & Scene Creation
  Build believable, emotionally engaging environments that elevate your wildlife images from “nice” to unforgettable.
• Creative Light Control (Dodging & Burning)
  Shape light and shadow to guide the viewer’s eye and add depth, drama, and realism.
• Color & Shadow Refinement
  Learn how to harmonize colors and adjust shadows so every element feels naturally connected.
• Detail Enhancement Techniques
  Bring out fur, feathers, texture, and expression to create striking visual impact.
• Digital Painting with Professional Brushes
  Master the mixer brush and custom painting tools to blend, soften, and enhance your scenes with confidence.
• Finishing & Presentation Polish
  Apply final touches that give your artwork a refined, professional, exhibition-ready look.

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  What Makes This Workshop Different

• No AI. No shortcuts. No filters.
  Every image is created through hands-on editing and painting techniques, ensuring your work reflects your personal artistry and craftsmanship.
• Real-Time Creation
  You won’t just watch—you’ll actively build 1–2 complete pieces during class.
• Portfolio & Income Focused
  Walk away with finished artwork you can confidently present, print, enter into competition, or offer to clients.

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is ideal for photographers and artists who want to:

• Expand into fine art wildlife imagery
• Differentiate their work in a crowded market
• Build higher-value creative offerings
• Develop true digital painting skills
• Strengthen their artistic voice

BIO 

Corey is an international award-winning photographer and digital artist from the southeast United States. He’s a writer and is the best at grilling and smoking BBQ. When he’s not doing any of the previous, he’s focused on clients.  Corey’s philosophy is portraits are not just pictures, they’re proof that someone mattered, and they deserve to live where you can see them.  He holds the following PPA credentials: Master Photographer, Master Artist, Photographic Craftsman, and Certified Professional Photographer.  Plus, Accredited Professional of Animal Imagery from Animal Image Maker.

All-Day Workshop Pricing Information: