The Technique and Power of Creation"This is a book of techniques. They are the techniques that I have developed in the creation of my fine art. My art is considered photo-realism because the final product looks like a photograph. As a commercial illustrator, I am commissioned to create photographs of products or situations that can't be photographed with a camera. In most cases, the product does not yet exist. To achieve such a high level of realism, I have developed the techniques I share with you in this book. This does not imply that you will become a photo-realist painter, but you will find that many of these techniques can be applied to many of the imaging problems that can arise in the workflow of anyone involved with the use of images. They are also techniques that might inspire you to explore the outer reaches of your own creativity."

Light and Shadows
Reflections
Layers and Layers styles
Textures
Smart Filters

Alpha Channels and Calculations

Chaotic Patterns

Creating Brushes

Bert Monroy is a pioneer in the world of digital art. He is a veteran of 20 years in the advertising industry and 30 years as a commercial illustrator. He co-authored the first book on Photoshop. He is also the author of Bert Monroy: Photorealistic Techniques with Photoshop and Illustrator, Photoshop Studio with Bert Monroy, and Commercial Photoshop with Bert Monroy.

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