“Making Custom Holiday Cards Using Digital Art Based on Your Photographs”
Mary Louise Ravese, Bella Vista Photography

Make your holiday card giving extra special by creating a custom card design from one of your photographs. Mary Louise will demonstrate Dynamic Auto Painter software that will automatically create a digital painting from your photograph in the style of art masters like Monet, Van Gogh and others. Whether it is a nature scene or a family portrait, you can create a mini masterpiece that can then be printed on holiday cards or used in e-cards. The process is both easy and fun. Mary Louise will also offer recommendations for printing your cards at a lab or DIY. Once you know what’s possible, we ‘ll explore the Arboretum for photo opportunities.

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What to bring:

Suitable for all types of cameras from DSLR and mirrorless, to point-n-shoot and smartphone. A variety of lenses can be used from wide angle to telephoto, even macro. Participants can bring a bagged lunch. Dynamic Auto Painter by MediaChance is available for Mac or PC. A free trial version is available. If you like it, participants can purchase a home edition online for $39.00. Participants can bring their own laptop if they’d like to follow along in class (optional).

Cost: $20.00 for members, $30.00 for nonmembers.

Registration: Advance registration is required. Please register online using our registration e-store. Registration is limited to 12 people and is considered complete when payment is received.

Cancellation: Program cancellations can be made up to two weeks prior to the program’s start date. No refunds will be made after this time. A 15% cancellation fee applies.