Challenge Yourself in 2010 with PhotoChallenge.org

One of the best ways to improve your photography is to challenge yourself and push the limits of your comfort zone -- see what PhotoChallenge.org has in store for 2010! http://tinyurl.com/y9zpupu

Z.S. Liang - Red Rock Crossing, Northwest Montana, 1850 - LE - Paper

Red Rock Crossing, Northwest Montana, 1850 by Z.S. Liang
Image Size: 18 inches x 25.5 inches
Limited Edition of 50 Prints
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Paper
Price: $325.00

http://tinyurl.com/y9bmlph

Walt Disney Production Cels - Beauty and the Beat - Belle's Magical World - Beast and Lumiere - Open -

Beauty and the Beat - Belle's Magical World - Beast and Lumiere by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of Belle's Magical World TV series (1998).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/yc72wyj

Walt Disney Production Cels - Beauty and the Beat - Belle's Magical World - Mrs. Potts and Lumiere - Open -

Beauty and the Beat - Belle's Magical World - Mrs. Potts and Lumiere by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of Belle's Magical World TV series (1998).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/yeu5m5t

Walt Disney Production Cels - Beauty and the Beat - Belle's Magical World - Belle with Hood - Open -

Beauty and the Beat - Belle's Magical World - Belle with Hood by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of Belle's Magical World TV series (1998).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/ybkdow5

Walt Disney Production Cels - Beauty and the Beat - Belle's Magical World - Lumiere and Cogsworth Laughing - Open -

Beauty and the Beat - Belle's Magical World - Lumiere and Cogsworth Laughing by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of Belle's Magical World TV series (1998).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/yeanor7

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My Favorite Photos From 2009

Ah yes… another year is coming to an end and it’s time to reflect on what we accomplished in the last 12 months. With photography, it’s pretty easy to look back on our work and pull together a collection of favorites. So here are my favorite photos of the year. http://tinyurl.com/y9hrwxk

PhotoDump 12-28-2009

24 selected photos from the Epic Edits PhotoDump Flickr pool. This time there are 24 new members, no new discussions, and 435 new photos in the group. http://tinyurl.com/ydhptps

Van Dyke Brown Photographs (San Antonio, TX)

This course offers a unique opportunity to learn the historic process of Van Dyke printing, which is rarely taught in this country, through lecture and hands-on printing. The Van Dyke process is one of... http://tinyurl.com/yd9l4py

Winter Landscape Photography (Telluride, CO)

This course will help beginning and intermediate photographers take the next step upward in their artistic development through in-depth study of the craft and art of landscape photography. The class will... http://tinyurl.com/yeg6skl

Walt Disney Production Cels - Timon and Pumbaa - Timon Pumbaa and Simba with Gladiator - Open -

Timon and Pumbaa - Timon Pumbaa and Simba with Gladiator by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of the Timon and Pumbaa TV series (1994-1998).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/y94be3w

Walt Disney Production Cels - Timon and Pumbaa - Timon atop Pumbaa - Open -

Timon and Pumbaa - Timon atop Pumbaa by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of the Timon and Pumbaa TV series (1994-1998).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/yaod3tq

Walt Disney Production Cels - Timon and Pumbaa - Timon and Pumbaa Sunning - Open -

Timon and Pumbaa - Timon and Pumbaa Sunning by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of the Timon and Pumbaa TV series (1994-1998).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/ycqn4bt

Walt Disney Production Cels - Timon and Pumbaa - Timon and Rafiki - Open -

Timon and Pumbaa - Timon and Rafiki by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of the Timon and Pumbaa TV series (1994-1998).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/y8rrp5d

Life Drawing or Sculpting (Fish Creek, WI)

Prior registration is required by January 4th. Work independently, without instruction, from a live model. One male or female model will pose each week. Quick “warm-up” sketches will be followed by longer... http://tinyurl.com/yaq6pv7

Studio Intensive for Painters (Fish Creek, WI)

For advanced painters in all media. A Peninsula School of Art Studio Intensive provides a special time and place to dedicate yourself to bringing your work to the next level, while working within a collaborative... http://tinyurl.com/yexoovc

Walt Disney Production Cels - Aladdin - Aladdin with Palace - Open -

Aladdin - Aladdin with Palace by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of the Aladdin TV series (1994-1995).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/y9atjt9

Walt Disney Production Cels - Aladdin - Jafar and Rasul with Jewel - Open -

Aladdin - Jafar and Rasul with Jewel by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of the Aladdin TV series (1994-1995).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/yazzqbm

Walt Disney Production Cels - Aladdin - Aladdin and Abu - Open -

Aladdin - Aladdin and Abu by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of the Aladdin TV series (1994-1995).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/y8vh3zs

Walt Disney Production Cels - Aladdin - Aladdin and Jasmine Gazing - Open -

Aladdin - Aladdin and Jasmine Gazing by Walt Disney Production Cels
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 inches x 21.5 inches
Certificate of Authentication
Hand-Inked, Hand-Painted Cel
Original Production Cel used in the making of the Aladdin TV series (1994-1995).
Price: $300.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.

http://tinyurl.com/ycxadsa

Terra Cotta Figure Sculpture (Philadelphia, PA)

Explore the versatility of terra cotta clay. Sculpture in terra cotta requires neither an armature nor casting. Aesthetic quality, cost, availability, and durability are further advantages of the medium.... http://twurl.nl/l2v54e

Portrait Sculpture (Scottsdale, AZ)

This workshop is about creating a portrait head, based not only on sole anatomical structure, but also on going beyond structure into modeling. Students will learn techniques for rendering pathos and expression... http://twurl.nl/4ngpzt

Portrait and Figurative Sculpture (Scottsdale, AZ)

Sculpture is a perfect medium for Susan's expression of her love of people in portrait and figurative sculpture. Sculpting people offers endless subject matter whether it is portrait or figurative.... http://twurl.nl/mqxcc0

Win Cash With Competico Photo Contests

The theme is “Winter Holidays”, the entry fee is $100 per photo, and prizes up to $50,000! http://tinyurl.com/y9t3j85

Walt Disney Storybooks - Avatar - Willow Glade - LE - Paper

Avatar - Willow Glade by Walt Disney Storybooks
Image Size: 10 inches x 21 inches
Limited Edition of 125 Prints
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Paper
Price: $185.00

http://tinyurl.com/yb4zuuc

Walt Disney Storybooks - Avatar - Neytiri and Thanator - LE - Paper

Avatar - Neytiri and Thanator by Walt Disney Storybooks
Image Size: 10 inches x 21 inches
Limited Edition of 125 Prints
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Paper
Price: $185.00

http://tinyurl.com/yd5pfpm

Walt Disney Storybooks - Avatar - Aerial Battle - LE - Paper

Avatar - Aerial Battle by Walt Disney Storybooks
Image Size: 10 inches x 21 inches
Limited Edition of 125 Prints
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Paper
Price: $185.00

http://tinyurl.com/ydcrtqu

Walt Disney Storybooks - Avatar - Neytiri - LE - Paper

Avatar - Neytiri by Walt Disney Storybooks
Image Size: 22 inches x 17 inches
Limited Edition of 50 Prints
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Paper
Personally Hand-Signed by Director James Cameron.
Price: $250.00

http://tinyurl.com/yaejayj

Homemade Photo Gifts

Panicking over those perfect photo gifts you just can’t find/left too late to get delivered? Never fear Photodoto is here for you with some homemade photo gift suggestions.
Collage: Especially good for the college student in your life, perfect for dorm room walls, but great for Grandparents and everyone else too. Print a bunch of photos [...] http://tinyurl.com/yau8gkt

Mike Kupka - Donald Duck - Wide Open - Football - LE - Canvas

Donald Duck - Wide Open - Football by Mike Kupka
Image Size: 6 inches x 6 inches
Overall Size: 6 inches x 6 inches
Limited Edition of 500 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Gallery Wrapped Framed as Shown. Includes Display Easel.
Price: $99.00

http://tinyurl.com/y985b6a

Mike Kupka - Minnie Mouse - Go Team - Cheerleader - LE - Canvas

Minnie Mouse - Go Team - Cheerleader by Mike Kupka
Image Size: 6 inches x 6 inches
Overall Size: 6 inches x 6 inches
Limited Edition of 500 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Gallery Wrapped Framed as Shown. Includes Display Easel.
Price: $99.00

http://tinyurl.com/y8t7ead

Mike Kupka - Goofy - Slam Dunk - Basketball - LE - Canvas

Goofy - Slam Dunk - Basketball by Mike Kupka
Image Size: 6 inches x 6 inches
Overall Size: 6 inches x 6 inches
Limited Edition of 500 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Gallery Wrapped Framed as Shown. Includes Display Easel.
Price: $99.00

http://tinyurl.com/ydncgls

Mike Kupka - Mickey Mouse - Fore - Golf - LE - Canvas

Mickey Mouse - Fore - Golf by Mike Kupka
Image Size: 6 inches x 6 inches
Overall Size: 6 inches x 6 inches
Limited Edition of 500 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Gallery Wrapped Framed as Shown. Includes Display Easel.
Price: $99.00

http://tinyurl.com/y8m5x95

Link Roundup 12-20-2009

Links this week include articles on Photoshop alternatives, DIY film, photography books, DIY cameras, film vs digital, lots of photos, and a bit of humor. http://tinyurl.com/yb9z6zj

Free Open House & Early Registration Event (Fallbrook, CA)

Meet the artists/instructors, watch them work, learn about their upcoming programs. See live demonstrations of painting, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry making, sculpture and more. All ages are welcome... http://tinyurl.com/yc9rkhs

Free Open House & Early Registration Event (Fallbrook, CA)

Meet the artists/instructors, watch them work, learn about their upcoming programs. See live demonstrations of painting, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry making, sculpture and more. All ages are welcome... http://tinyurl.com/yb4ye6d

Watercolor Energies and Composition (Sarasota, FL)

Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite... http://tinyurl.com/ydp4frt

Winter Photography Tips

Yes, it’s almost Christmas and yes, there’s the tree to decorate, and those holiday cards aren’t going to print themselves, and you really should untangle those strings of lights. But winter isn’t just about Christmas so if you feel like taking a break from Santa and his friends here are a few tips for capturing [...] http://tinyurl.com/y86c2ky

60 Second Post-Processing Technique

The technique outlined here really just applies to a first round of processing — this might be acceptable for posting to Flickr, but a fine art print would require much more time and effort on your part. Also, I’m not talking about doing black and white conversions, crazy artistic interpretations, creative cropping, etc. We just want to make the photo look more natural at this point. http://tinyurl.com/yaw3rx9

ScanCafe: Scanning is complete!

The negatives I sent to ScanCafe have been scanned! For those of you who haven’t been following along, ScanCafe is a negative scanning service I am testing anonymously with a shoebox of wedding negatives I’ve had lying around since 1997. I sent my negatives to them on November 9th, scanning in their India facility began [...] http://tinyurl.com/yentr6e

Documenting the Decade

There’s less than two weeks until 2009 turns into 2010 and over at The New York Times they’re looking for photographs to document this first decade of the 21st century. If you’ve got photos that you think capture important moments of the last 10 years you can submit them over there and maybe you’ll start [...] http://tinyurl.com/y9ecfvx

Portrait and Figure Painting (San Diego, CA)

Painting the figure or portrait is something many artists aspire to but often shy away from. It is every bit as approachable, however, as creating a still life or landscape. Award winning artist Ted Nuttall's... http://twurl.nl/847mcl

Breaking New Ground with Watercolor (Scottsdale, AZ)

We'll explore two exciting, non-traditional watercolor techniques: 1. Watercolor on colored paper (2 weeks): Working with your own watercolor pigments, sometimes blending them with opaque white for... http://twurl.nl/ft80d8

Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) (Scottsdale, AZ)

Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists,... http://twurl.nl/drhsrj

Visual Magic with Mixed Media Workshop (Houston, TX)

Did you know that the best art comes from creative play? In this workshop you’ll learn new techniques, using new materials. You'll be surprised at what you can do…whether you are an experienced painter... http://twurl.nl/v3utyn

Save Time with Sharpen and Noise Presets

Here's a small tip for using Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw presets for sharpening and noise reduction settings. http://tinyurl.com/yavtsvg

Tricia Buchanan-Benson - Pinocchio - Giving Good Advice Since 1940 - Jiminy Cricket - LE - Canvas

Pinocchio - Giving Good Advice Since 1940 - Jiminy Cricket by Tricia Buchanan-Benson
Image Size: 6 inches x 4 inches
Overall Size: 6 inches x 4 inches
Limited Edition of 500 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Gallery Wrapped Framed as Shown. Includes Display Easel.
Price: $90.00

http://tinyurl.com/y8d94xf

Tricia Buchanan-Benson - Peter Pan - Making Michief Since 1953 - Tinkerbell - LE - Canvas

Peter Pan - Making Michief Since 1953 - Tinkerbell by Tricia Buchanan-Benson
Image Size: 6 inches x 4 inches
Overall Size: 6 inches x 4 inches
Limited Edition of 500 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Gallery Wrapped Framed as Shown. Includes Display Easel.
Price: $90.00

http://tinyurl.com/yehoufd

PhotoDump 12-14-2009

30 selected photos from the Epic Edits PhotoDump Flickr pool. This time there are 17 new members, no new discussions, and 486 new photos in the group. http://tinyurl.com/y8qhry2

Beautiful Free Wallpapers

Looking for a little break from trawling websites spending too much money on Christmas shopping? Try heading over to the National Geographic wallpapers page for a few minutes and check out some of the awesome high def photos. From an Anchorage sunset to a close up of a purple sea star, they’re all available to [...] http://tinyurl.com/y9v33s7

Lens Rental Winners

I recently announced that we were teaming up with the folks from BorrowLenses.com to give out a couple free one-week rentals. In just a few days, we had a great turnout with 152 raffle entries between comments, Tweets, and blog posts. The Twitter entries were a new thing here on Epic Edits, but [...] http://tinyurl.com/y9tto7f

Tim Rogerson - Framed -- In the Company of Legends - LE - Paper

Framed -- In the Company of Legends by Tim Rogerson
Image Size: 10.5 inches x 8 inches
Overall Size: 16.25 inches x 13.75 inches
Limited Edition of 1,000 Prints
Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Offset Lithograph on Paper
Sorry, but this piece is not available unframed.
Price: $89.00

http://tinyurl.com/ycmz9kx

Introduction to Photographic Lighting (Sarasota, FL)

The single most important – and perhaps most misunderstood – element in taking effective pictures. Used wisely, light provides depth, meaning and emotion and can unveil details in photographs the human... http://tinyurl.com/yasc58z

Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing (Madeira Beach, FL)

This class that introduces you to new and experimental ways of painting with water based acrylics. Be ready to try one thing after another as we layer and use acrylic paint in various manners from transparent... http://tinyurl.com/yb3wlb3

A Brush with Surf and Sun (St. Petersburg/Treasure Island FL, FL)

This plein air workshop, St. Petersburg, FL, is instructed by award-winning artist Karen Halpern, noted Michigan artist, prior Art Instructor at Indiana State University, recognized for workshops across... http://tinyurl.com/yapgatn

Walt Disney Storybooks - The Princess and the Frog - Tiana Dress Study - LE - Paper

The Princess and the Frog - Tiana Dress Study by Walt Disney Storybooks
Image Size: 16 inches x 10 inches
Limited Edition of 100 Prints
Numbered
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Paper
Price: $145.00

http://tinyurl.com/y9t7ogc