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“But I can’t draw stick people!”

If I only had a nickel for every time I’ve heard this as an excuse... Our modern tools are truly amazing. Most people have no idea that working in Photoshop completely eliminates the need for drawing. This means that almost anyone can create custom art by utilizing “clone painting” methods.

But here’s the really interesting bit about learning to paint in Photoshop… Once most people get into Beyond the Brushes and find a bit of success, they realize that art isn’t quite as intimidating as they thought it was. They become excited by the challenge, and that is when the real magic happens!

In this issue of Elevate Your Art Magazine, you’re going to meet just such an artist. Hailing from the town of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, I have lovingly dubbed our featured artist as Australia’s equal to the United States’ “Grandma Moses.”

As ::cough:: a lady of a certain age ::cough, wink:: with zero prior art experience and very little Photoshop experience, Marie has wowed us all with her amazing creations! Now that she’s diving into freehand work, there’s only one word that I can use…

STUNNING!

Magazine © Michelle Parsley, M. Photog., M. Artist, Cr., CPP Student images © remain with each individual as noted.

Click to watch a time lapse video.