Kirk's Online Classes

Kirk also teaches at the Digital Art Academy (www.digitalartacademy.com) an online school dedicated to providing affordable, top rate instruction in a variety of digital mediums and disciplines.

Introduction to Digital Painting in Photoshop

This course is a beginner level course that presents the basics of digital painting with Photoshop. It’s a hands-on exploration of tools, theory, and technique designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of creating painted artwork within Photoshop. By the end of the course, students should be comfortable using the painting tools and have a solid understanding of the workflow involved in producing a painting of their own.

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Introduction to Photoshop's Pen Tool

This course is an exploration of Photoshop’s Pen Toolset and Paths.  The course will cover the creation, manipulation, and many uses of vector paths within Photoshop.  Students will become familiar with using Photoshop’s Paths for a variety of real world tasks such as vector drawings, logo creation, clipping paths, cutouts and other effects that can be accomplished with Paths.  Detailed step by step instructions as well as video examples provide the means for students to take control of this powerful but intimidating tool.

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See What People are Saying about Kirk's Classes!

"I liked the humor Kirk put into the class. And his responsive attitude to the students."

- Ann Roberts

"Lessons were comprehensive and very well written. I felt supported by Kirk to discover skills that I did not know I had. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn to paint in Photoshop."

- Chris B.

"Best? It’s hard to name just one thing! Great instructor, great fellow students, great feedback,learned alot and learned alot of what I do not know!"

- Karen Poore

"Kirk was very attentive. He was quick to respond to questions. He was encouraging. He explained things in a neat, orderly, easy way to understand. Top notch! Just want to say that the class FAR exceeded my expectations. Kirk not only explained how to paint with PS, he gave some basics, too, such as perspective, rule of thirds, and others. Wonderful class!"

- Suzi Schoonover

"Everything was so great. The notes, the videos, the tips etc. were all so clear and precise. I had no idea how to manipulate the brushes and paint from scratch in Photoshop and now I can paint an entire painting. Thank you Kirk."

- Ginny F.

"Kirk has a great way of explaining things & the videos also help with this. He seemed to be there 24/7 to answer questions & give advice."

- Ann Richter

"Paint in Photoshop, never! Not me! Well I was proved so wrong, I am so inspired, I can’t wait to learn more from this exceptional teacher who is so knowledgeable. Thank you Kirk."

- Shelley Fuhr

"I enjoyed the simple professionalism of it, and the depth of care and attention that the tutor paid to students questions and frustrations. An example to us all. Kirk – Four weeks of consummate teaching, technique, and attention to students needs. Very well done my friend! Here’s to much more of the same!"

- Tim Shelbourne

"The quality of Kirk’s teaching is excellent. It inspired me to learn more and more about Photoshop."

- Kathy Pilgrim

"I liked that the lesson was so easy to follow every step of the way which is a must for me being a visual person. Also liked that Kirk, our instructor, was present at all times with replies and support and that i did not feel that any question was a problem at any time. He also was open to any suggestions made by the students. I would take another class in a heartbeat. Cheers!"

- Bev Langby

"The best thing about this course was Kirk's explicit instructions every step along the way. He shed light on a tool that seemed like an enigma to me. Love his teaching"

- Anonymous