Vancouver Photo Workshops Proudly Presents:

Acclaimed Photographer, Photo-Illustrator and Mixed-Media Artist David Julian From Seattle, W.A.

In an exclusive, intimate 2.5 Day Weekend Workshop:

"Creativity and Invention with Adobe Photoshop"

April 4th to 6th, 2008

Vancouver Photo Workshops proudly announces a five day workshop, "Creativity and Invention with Adobe Photoshop" with acclaimed photographer, photo-illustrator and mixed-media fine artist David Julian to be held from April 4th to 6th, 2008. Set in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to expand your visual horizons under the guidance of one of the great masters in contemporary photography. Take part and experience a renewed sense of energy, inspiration and vitality in your photography.

David Julian holds a BFA from Pratt Institute, and is a widely published photographer, photo-illustrator and mixed-media fine artist. He creates art for nationwide corporate clients, and is in many private and institutional collections.

This workshop is for digital and traditional photographers and artists who want to make creatively expressive images using Adobe Photoshop.

This workshop is an unparalleled opportunity for the Pacific Northwest photographer!

About the Artist: David Julian David Julian holds a BFA from Pratt Institute, and is a widely published photographer, photo-illustrator and mixed-media fine artist. He creates art for nationwide corporate clients, and is in many private and institutional collections. His images and writings are published in Digital PhotoPro, PRINT, Double Exposure, Archive, PhotoMedia, PCPhoto, Zoom, American Photographer and others. David’s work and teaching methods seamlessly blend technical processes with pure artistic vision and a humorous dose of mad science. With his renown gift of patience and intuition, he enjoys helping others past hurdles to develop and reach their creative goals. When not immersed in his studio filled with vintage devices, curiosities and other collections, he travels for renewed inspiration, kayaks and teaches creative workshops in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. David's work can be seen here: http://www.davidjulian.com/

Workshop course decription provided by David Julian himself:

This workshop is for artists who want to make images that reveal their imagination, passion and vision.

Accessing ideas, planning visual projects and learning essential power tools in Photoshop will be our focus. With projected demonstrations and inspiration from a collection of artists’ images, we will review creative ways to tell stories, interpret dreams, execute assignments and explore personal invention through digital art. Composition, symbolism, emotion and message will be themes we address as a group.

Then, using Photoshop’s powerful layers, masks, selection and adjustment tools, you will see how to prepare elements, compose the frame, merge images, create depth and alter pictorial perception. Bring along any materials and digital projects you want to share, discuss, explore or refine. Participants will receive a CD and content booklet to increase their learning beyond the workshop. This workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced level participants familiar with Photoshop’s basic tools, layers, and selection methods. Whether you are a dabbler or a working professional, you will find this workshop uniquely rewarding.

This workshop includes:

- projected slideshows of global artists’ images
- review of most essential Photoshop power tools
- projected technique and workflow demonstrations
- generating ideas from assignments, musings and stimulus
- image composition for single capture and multi-image artworks
- using symbolism for power, emotion and message
- how to create and prepare image elements
- merging multiple images for montage
- creating depth, realism, surrealism

Here's what other students say about David's Workshops:

"This course lit me up! I am renewed with ideas and creativity"

"...a fabulous workshop! ...what made it great was sharing information, learning new things, David's easygoing style, everyone there, seeing each other's work and having a chance to try out new directions."

"Dave is a gifted teacher and very inspiring...offering a good balance of technical and creative knowledge.

"...the emphasis on creativity along with very pertinent technical information was really great!"

"It was a very inspirational and productive workshop! I feel skilled, confident and alive!"

"It was such a treat to spend the weekend being with everyone and in the world of David Julian. I had a blast."

Participants should have a basic to intermediate Photoshop knowledge. Familiarity with the functions of layer and channel palettes and a grasp of selection methods will prepare you for this workshop. Bring existing images you want to take further. Please inquire if you have any questions.

---

All Images © David Julian. To see more of his work click here to visit his website.

All Images © David Julian. To see more of his work click here to visit his website.

All Images © David Julian. To see more of his work click here to visit his website.

---

Tuition for the workshop is $495 Cdn.

A Digital Lab Fee of $150 will apply if you wish to use a Computer in our brand new VPW Computer Lab. You will be working with the latest fully calibrated Apple Imac Computer with 24inch screen.

Alternatively, participants may choose to bring their own personal Computers (or Laptops). In this case, the $150 fee does NOT apply.

If you are travelling to Vancouver for this workshop, please be sure to contact us as we would like to offer our help in finding and booking travel and accomodation arrangements.

Registration and Payment Instructions:

If full payment is received on or before March 1st, 2008, the particpant will receive a discount of $50 Cdn of the total workshop tuition fee!!

---