EXTREME December 2009
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December 2009
Interview with Richard Ramsey starts on page 4
A STATE OF CHANGE FOR DIGITAL PAINT MAGAZINE As I have mentioned in a few of my email posts to subscribers, we are in the midst of change. This issue is part of the transition. We are short on time and content this month but will make it up in the coming months. Hello everyone! I think perhaps we are
crosses over. Basic design principles, color
finally getting on track for digital painting
harmony, composition, brush work and creating
magazine. Much has changed in the last few
a piece of art with poetry and music are all part
months. Corel Painter changed directions with
of being an artist. Those principles we will still
their online magazine which left a big gap in the
be spending time on.
resource material for digital painters coming
The process is what is somewhat different
from a photographic background. We have
for us as digital artists. Using a myriad of
decided to step up and produce a monthly
software we create our images, usually a
magazine created with photographers in mind.
combination of software and plugins. So we
Most of our articles and tutorials will be coming
need instructional education on using the
from the perspective of using photo reference.
software and plugin tools as well as the design
With that in mind though we will still be
principles. That is what we are going to try and
hammering home traditional media principles
provide.
and techniques.
You will notice we have a less colorful and
As artist’s our goals are to continue to
design centric issue. That is because the guru,
improve our skill-set. As a digital artist that skill-
John, is currently making a new video series at
set is somewhat different then a traditional
Lynda.com. We will be back on track with a
media artist however, there is much that still
sharper layout in the March issue.
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Angels in December This is the perfect issue to have a few angel paintings. Angels in the magazine are painted by Tim ONeill.
DIGITALPAINT
December
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FREE WEBINAR-FULL Register for the free webinar by visiting digital paint magazines blog. The opt-in box has been taken down. This no cost webinar is FULL. Watch your emails from
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Digital Paint Magazine for more freebies. The webinar is titled, “Fanning the Flame Search For Creative Genius”. Guest expert is master painter Darrell Chitty. We will be looking at techniques to
duplicate the masters. Darrell will cover Turner, Monet and Rembrandt. We will also spend a few minutes on developing a market for your creations.
Model Wanted for Tulsa I have a 2 day workshop in Tulsa January 14th and 15th. I am looking for a young lady to model. The age we are looking for is between 3 and 9, curly hair preferred. This workshop is only open to 10 people. Call Tim if you might have a parent interested in bringing their child to model, e need only one.
308-520-6512 Tim ONeill image
RICHARD RAMSEY INTERVIEW STARTS ON PAGE 4 Copyright Richard Ramsey
Short magazine for the month of December and January I really wanted to get this out before the end of the future we will still dedicate a portion of the magazine year. It has been over a month since I interviewed to profiling incredible artists. Richard, I apologize this Richard, maybe even two months. His work is has taken as long as it has to get published. absolutely stunning and I really wanted to There is also an audio interview, it will most Tulsa share this with everyone even though we likely be published in the next 6 weeks or Workshop don’t have anything else put together like so during the process of rolling out a new January 14th normal. This is kind of a stand alone piece. product. Be sure to check out Richard’s and 15th Actually it would be cool if I could do a stand website at www.ramseyphotography.com alone interview like this in addition to the you will find more of his spectacular imagery magazine. Someday perhaps but in the immediate located in his galleries. Enjoy. -Tim
TIM ONEILL
TULSA
DIGITAL
PAINTING
WORKSHOP
January 14th
a new product being released shortly.
January 15th An opportunity to photograph a young lady in a fabulous location will be presented.
begin and finish our second painting using a method that will give your image the look and feel of traditional oil.
We will be looking at color harmony and have a sneek peek at the color module from
A painting will be started and finished as well.
We will also
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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS-RICHARD RAMSEY Where did you grow up, and a bit about your childhood? I was born in Memphis but grew up in a small town of Brighton, TN. (about 25 miles north of Memphis.) I was the typical boy; I hung out with my friends, swam in the creek and played little baseball. It was in high school that I became interest in photography. As a teenager, we were asked about what type of job we would like to have. I was always interested in tinkering with electronics and photography. Though I leaned toward photography, I thought it was out of my realm because of the expense. In 12th grade, our school began a photography program that allowed us to work in the darkroom and there I begin doing work for the school’s annual (yearbook). It was through this process that the local photographer, Mr. Kenneth Cobb,
discovered my overwhelming desire to learn and just raw passion for photography. He offered me my first job soon after graduation.
Where did you go to college? University of Hard Knocks‌.just kidding. I began my photography career right out of high school. I was lucky to experience a lot with my first job. A lot of learning happens with experience, but I quickly began asking more questions. I would read photography books on lighting and composition for hours. My passion gave me the drive to study and soak in everything I could get my hands on relating to photography
Who were some early mentors? I have always tried to pull inspiration from anyone I feel is
doing exceptional work. Two photographers I was exposed to during the 80s and remain friends with are Michael Thompson and Michael Taylor. They are master photographers and the quality of their work is exceptional, their work has always inspired me and continues to do so today.
Painting by Richard Ramsey
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RAMSEY
What was your inspiration to become an artist? Photography has always been an interest to me and luckily, it has become my life’s work. It has changed drastically from the time I began but it has been for the better. Technology has allowed me to paint an image and to create something rather than just record something. It is this freedom that has given me the greatest inspiration.
Tell me about the work with digital. Have you had “process resistance” people that balk at an image being produced in part digitally, if so how have you overcome that? At this point, there is no resistance to digital photography. It is simply the way things are done and will be done. I believe clients have now come to expect all the possibilities that digital has to offer.
Where does your inspiration come from? My inspiration, more and more, is coming from painters. I have been in photography for over 35 years and it is hard to find someone that is truly doing something new. In many cases the photography is lacking of emotion, great painters always express emotion in their paintings.
Tell us about the message in your art. What would you like to express through your creations? I consider myself traditional. My goal when creating an image is that it will be timeless. You here this expression a lot “Timeless Image,” timeless images are the heirlooms that we hang on to, the images that we cherish, not snap shots that we laugh at years later because of the crazy clothes, etc. I do not feel a Timeless portrait can be done by latching on the latest trends in photography. I realize this is an individual thing but for me, the message is, Timeless.
Not Original Crops Note: These images as presented are not the original crop by the artist. Copyright Richard Ramsey Richard Ramsey image
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RICHARD RAMSEY PAINTINGS
Malesuada eleifend, tortor molestie, a fusce a vel et. Aliquam amet est class. A special thanks to Richard Ramsey and all of the other good
as my days are long and my memory is short. The ever creative John
people that in someway contributed to getting Digital Paint
Derry, Marilyn Sholin, Darrell Chitty, Karen Bonaker, Sian Lindeman,
Magazine off the ground. I will mention a few names but
Chris Price, Jeremy Sutton, Barney Davey, Bruce Dorn, Rod
know for sure there is not room for everyone so should
Evans, Mary Mortensen, all of the Dead Artist Society
your name not be mentioned please don’t take offense
members and especially my sweetheart and wife, Allison.
Ramseyphotography.com
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DIGITALPAINT
December
Merry Christmas to all! Angel Painting by Tim ONeill
JANUARY ISSUE In the January issue I have some video tutorials for you. We will be showing you how to optimize your email signature, how to make a signature brush in painter and a
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few other fun things. I hope to have the first “draft� of our new template, it will still be short but hopefully have the beginning of our new look and feel. The first two months of the year are busy!
A workshop, a commission or two and a new product rollout in February. I can hardly wait!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! -Tim
A Blessing for our subscribers In ancient times there was a prayer for “The Stranger Within Our Gates” Because this magazine is a human institution to serve people, and not solely a money making organization we hope that God will grant you peace and rest while reading our “edutainment”.
May those you love be near you in thoughts and dreams. Even though we may not get to know you well, we hope that you will be comfortable and happy as if you were reading your favorite book. May the business that brought you our way prosper. May every call you make and
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every message you receive add to your joy. We are all travelers in this journey through life. May your days be pleasant for you, profitable for society, helpful for those you meet and a joy to those who know and love you best.