Pearson Education Book: The Painter IX Wow! Book by Cher Threinen-Pendarvis

The Painter IX Wow! Book - With no prior knowledge of Painter IX, Cher takes you on an artistic journey which will get you familiar and working with this most dynamic of programs. using step-step instructions, anyone from a rote beginner to a tried and true user will find something to learn, try, explore and use.

The author's extensive knowledge will get you going to where you will create your own images in no time. The expanded painting chapter features many exciting techniques, including the Artists Oils and improved Digital Watercolor mediums and how you can integrate them into your Painter digital art studio or Painter work flow. The Building Brushes section has been expanded into its own chapter, and gives you detailed information about how to create and organize your own custom brushes. The updated printmaking chapter showcases more creative printmaking techniques and
addresses color management issues.

About the Author: Cher Threinen-Pendarvis is the originator of The Painter Wow! Books (Peachpit Press). In addition to being the author of the latest edition, The Painter IX Wow! Book, she is a fine artist, designer, educator and author of The Photoshop and Painter Artist Tablet Book: Creative Techniques in Digital Painting (Peachpit Press).

She has been a devoted user of Painter and Photoshop, and the Wacom pressure-sensitive tablet since these electronic art tools were first released. A California native, she lives near the coast with her husband, Steve, who is an innovative surfboard designer.

Exercising her passion for Painter's artist tools, Cher has worked as a consultant and demo-artist for the developers of Painter. Her artwork has been exhibited worldwide and her articles and art have been published in many books and periodicals. Cher holds a BFA with Highest Honors and Distinction in Art specializing in painting and printmaking, and she is a member of the San Diego Museum of Art Artist Guild and the Digital Artist Guild.

She has taught Painter and Photoshop workshops around the world, and is principal of the consulting firm Cher Threinen Design.