What if the guesswork was removed and you were free to create?
Heather provides step by step training and tools to help you succeed in Corel Painter
Heather's simple, methodical approach to digital painting stems from her organic painting experience and natural heart for mentoring. Highly influenced from an efficiency perspective, you'll find her tutorials just make sense.
Corel Painter is an extensive program that is highly customizable. This can overwhelm the new user. It doesn't have to be a headache. Heather's method simplifies and streamlines the workflow so you can start painting within 90 minutes of in depth training.
And guess what? Her methods translate to creating large format printed canvases! It's one thing to paint for a social media audience, but when it comes to printing for a studio, there is a methodology you need to understand to be successful without wasted effort.
Welcome to Corel Painter training designed for left AND right brains.
When time is the most precious commodity, doesn't it make sense to use the proper tools with efficient, proven methods in training with an experienced educator?
"Heather is one of the most incredible artists Iā€™ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Not only is she exceptionally talented, she is a gifted instructor. Methodical, well organized instruction almost guarantees student success. Her patient, caring demeanor shines through in every course she gives. She truly desires success for each and every student! You wonā€™t regret studying Corel with Heather!"
Michelle Parsley
M.Photog., M.Artist, Cr., CPP www.ElevateYourArt.com
"You have the best explanations for the brush settings (in Painter) that Iā€™ve ever heard, and they help make sense of how to use the brushes."
Audrey Wancket
M.Photog.Cr., CPP www.wancketstudios.com
"Heather is a master instructor. When I wanted to learn Painter, she made it so easy. With very few workshops near me and the expense of traveling just too much to take on, learning Painter with Heather over the internet was the ticket! Amazing that I can watch her paint from 3000 miles away, then we can turn the tables and she can help me brush stroke by brush stroke to master the techniques I so desperately wanted to learn! One-on-one learning is how I get the most out of my education and Heather was there for me all the way. Using the internet, Webex screen sharing and Heatherā€™s wonderful ability to communicate artistic techniques from afar were truly the best way for me to learn Painter. Not only did I save money by not traveling to expensive workshops, I got to learn on my schedule, I had Heather all to myself in one-on-one instruction that was custom tailored to my learning ability and my information needs. It launched my use of Painter into the stratosphere and now Iā€™m creating art I never dreamed I could imagine!"
Julia Kelleher
M. Photog., M. Artist., CR., CPP www.jewel-images.com
"...improving with every painting and I thank you for showing me how to 'let go' and be more painterly! My work has improved a million times over!"
Beverly Walden
M.Photog. Cr., http://www.waldensphotography.com/
"Fellow Corel Painter Master Heather is a wonderful artist and teacher. I've had the pleasure of seeing Heather painting and teaching. I can attest from first hand experience to her combination of both artistic and technical skills, plus energy and enthusiasm, all of which makes her a great speaker and teacher. Heather is passionate about art and people. She explores painting in the traditional as well as digital world. She communicates clearly and is patient and encouraging of her students. She knows Painter very deeply and is always open to learning and growing - qualities that enhance what she has to offer as a teacher. I highly recommend Heather as a platform speaker as well as a Painter instructor."
Jeremy Sutton
Corel Painter Master Elite, Artist, www.jeremysutton.com
"Heather is phenomenal! I have her teaching tutorials and have taken both her week long and private classes. If you are ready to take your photography to the next level, Heather can help you do it. Her teaching style is easy going and completely understandable. Heather both a true talent and gifted teacher."
Susan Michal
M.Photog.Hon.M.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI www.susanmichal.com
"Heather Michelle isn't just an accomplished painter - she's a gifted teacher. Her tutorials and webinars are well designed and presented in such a way that the material is easy to grasp. She starts at the beginning and takes you step by step through the process, showing you all the little tricks along the way. I've taken several Painter courses and many are aimed at the advanced beginner or intermediate level, skipping over things like the Preferences panel and setting up the color space. I purchased her Breaking Out of the Box Portrait Set tutorial when I first started out with Painter, and to this day I refer back to it when setting up a new computer or installation of Painter. You can't go wrong with any of Heather's classes, tutorials, webinars, or brush sets whether you're a beginner or a trained artist in your own right. She knows the software, she knows art and photography, and she understands the differences and challenges of painting digitally as opposed to painting with traditional media. I can't recommend her enough!"
Jennifer Crowder
Who are these tutorials for?
Heather's study-at-your-own pace training courses at designed for artists that want to use Corel Painter in real time portraits in the Classical and Alla Prima styles. While her background is heavily influenced from the professional photography industry these courses are transferable across genres of illustration and digital painting. Learn the tools. Learn a workflow that has worked for hundreds of artists. Learn how to customize your settings to inject your own style. Plus, Heather will walk you through troubleshooting, and common pitfalls while sneaking in traditional art school training! Her methodical approach will remove the guesswork and mystery that often overwhelms new users.
Training Content For Every Skill Level
(but originally designed to most benefit those that want to use Corel Painter in their studios immediately!)
- Beginner Users
- Intermediate Users
- Those that are tired of finding piecemeal information on free websites and want a thorough step 1 to completion tutorial
- Those that want to use Corel Painter in their professional toolbox
- Those that want to use high resolution and low resolution images in Corel Painter
- Those that want to learn brush customization for painting freehand art in Corel Painter
- Those that have never painted before with any type of paintbrush
- Artists who want continued support in Corel Painter and honest, constructive feedback on their art
What will I need?
Break Out Your Laptop and Your Favorite Hot Beverage
At a bare minimum, you'll need a computer that can run Corel Painter, and a pressure sensitive tablet (I recommend the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium tablet and pen). A traditional background in painting is not required!
If you don't yet have Corel Painter, you can download the trial (full) version FREE here!
It is ideal to be familiar with Heather's Intro to Corel Painter tutorial when working with Corel Painter tutorials but not necessary when using her painted backgrounds.
Plus You'll Receive Ongoing Support From the Private Student Community
When you invest in your education with Heather as a bonus you immediately become part of the "Painterphiles" family! This tight knit tribe supports each other with constructive feedback, encouragement, (historically) accurate troubleshooting, and general help across most things digital! And it's only available to Heather's students.
Let's face it. Even if you're an introvert, you're going to need some constructive feedback to grow. Or you might hit a snag in your journey. This ongoing support will assist!
Please note that inappropriate behavior in Painterphiles will permanently ban members without warning. This is a bonus to members and can be revoked at any time without warning to preserve the supportive family friendly nature of the private group.
When You Put in the Hours Make Sure They Count
Use brushes designed for large format printing. Heather's history and knowledge of painting and wall portraits were the foundation of her brush design. She understands that proper tools will either springboard or deter your education track.
