All About Eyes

Photoshop Painting Of Animals Eyes For Impact. This course is live on July 30th and recorded for future watching.

Course Summary

In this 3 hour class on July 30th, we will unlock the secrets to creating beautiful and expressive animal eyes in Photoshop. Whether you're an aspiring digital artist or an experienced painter looking to refine your skills, this class offers a deep dive into the techniques and tools needed to capture the essence of animal eyes with precision and artistry.

From the soulful gaze of a dog to the piercing stare of an emu, you'll learn to paint a diverse range of animal eyes, each with its unique structure and texture.

Through my step-by-step demonstrations, you'll explore the intricacies of pupil shapes, iris textures, and reflections that give animal eyes their captivating realism along with painterly styles. We'll cover essential Photoshop tools and techniques, including layering, blending modes, brush settings, and digital painting workflows. By the end of the class, you'll not only master the technical aspects of painting animal eyes but also develop a keen eye for detail and a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the animal kingdom. Join us and bring your animal portraits to life with stunningly realistic eyes!

July 30th 4 PM EST, live. Recorded for future watching

4:00 - 5:30 Demonstration
5:30- 5:45 Break
5:45 -7 Demonstration


Course Curriculum

judy-reinford-education A Reinford

In 1989 Judy graduated from Kutztown University and started working in photography for Hess’s department store. She photographed everything from china to jewelry to bed linens. Looking back, climbing a 10 foot ladder to use an 8x10 film camera to photograph products that were printed on plastic and backlit for store displays was fun and challenging. There was no Photoshop.

In 1994 Judy started working at an ad agency in pre-press, scanning film on a large drum scanner
and working in Photoshop to edit and composite. This led to a job at Rodale Press, continuing
to do the same thing

Returning to photography with her new skills, Judy started a career as a fine art photographer. Judy specializes in Equine and Pet photography. Her studio is located in Bath, Pennsylvania. As a mom to 7 spoiled Pomeranians, Judy enjoys working with the unpredictability, high energy, and often time challenging task of photographing animals big and small.

Judy’s interest in zoo photography came about with her interest in print competitions. This led to an interest in fundraising and donating to the zoo’s finished work for Gala silent auctions. Having a charity or nonprofit that matches the type of art she created was a perfect match. Judy Reinford has a BFA in Communication Design and Fine Art Photography from Kutztown University in Kutztown, PA.

4 Time GIA Nominee

ISAP Photographer Of The Year 2024

ASP Images Of Distinction, Best In Show Spring 2024

IPC 2024 Double Gold Medalist

2019-2022 PPA International Diamond Photographer Of The Year – Photographic Open

2023 PPA North Carolina Photographer Of The Year
2023, 2022 & 2020 Animal Image Makers - Best Equine Image
2023 Animal Image Makers - Best In Show
2023 Animal Image Makers - Master Of Animal Imaging
2021 Animal Image Makers - Accredited Professional Of Animal Imagery

PPNC Photographer Of The Year 2023
TXPPA Best Other Domestic Animal 2023
ASP 2nd Place Best Animal Portrait 2023

5 Time (2019- 2023) ASP State Elite Award

2021 MPI International Image Challenge - Digital Art Photographer Of The Year
2020 MPI International Image Challenge - Fine Art Photographer Of The Year

2020 - PPA International Platinum Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
2019 WPPI Second Half Competition Third Place Animal Portrait
2019 ASP Bronze Medallion
2020 Imaging USA - Image Excellence Award

2019 ASP District Award 2019
Imaging USA - Craftsman Degree
2018 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year – Photographic Open
2018 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
2018 ASP State Elite Award
2018 - PPA Northeast First Place Animal Portrait
2018 Imaging USA - Master Photography Degree and Mast Artist Degree
2017 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year –Photographic Open
2017 - PPA International Platinum Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
2016 - PPA International Silver Photographer Of The Year –Photographic Open
2016 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist


All About Eyes

$49 USD

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