Open Digital Studio

Visitors to the CTI Lab will be given all the instruction needed to create a "self-portrait" using the industry standard image editing program for graphics professionals, Adobe Photoshop. This self-portrait may or may not look anything like the artist, but it should define the artist in some way. Using a digital photo, taken at ArtsFest, as a starting point, the artist can add layers of drawing, painting, and/or digital manipulation to develop a more complex self-portrait. What the artist adds, mixes and creates is totally dependent on the concept each artist develops. At the end of the workshop he or she will walk away with a finished piece of art and an understanding of the level of craftmanship offered by digital imaging software.

Beth Parin holds an MFA in Studio Photography & Digital Imaging from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, a BFA from Saint Mary's College, and theoretical studies from the University of Notre Dame. Parin's experimentation with still & animated digital work, sound art compositions, and progressive design have led her to publication and exhibition of her work internationally. As a professor, Parin focuses on the development of visual expression through conceptual, and cultural discussions as well as technical instruction. Together these skills foster the development of the artist by allowing each student to build a unique, influential voice and prepare for a successful career as a digital imagist.

E-2574: 1:30 - 5:00
beth.parin@gmail.com