Lovettsville, VA Equine Mastery April 30-May 2 2026
Create painterly equine portraits using AI compositing, Photoshop editing and hand-painted finishes on canvas.
Lovettsville, VA Equine Mastery For 6 Students
April30th - May 2, 2026
9:00-6:00 EST Day 1 and 2
Plus Photography At The farm
Painting On Canvas 9:00-4:00 day 3
Focusing on Equine Art In Photoshop and Time Saving Edits in Krea.ai Plus Painting On A Finished Canvas Of Your Image!
We will be photographing Marques MC pictured below along with a few other beautiful horses and a mini!
Marques MC is a pure Lusitano stallion and the great-grandson of Novilheiro, the most famous Lusitano in the world.
He's pure joy to be in the presence off.
Join us for an exclusive creative experience designed for just 6 artists.
Date and time of the photography part will be weather dependent. The goal is day 1 Sunset.
We will spend several hours photographing the horses at the farm one of the 3 days.
The first day, we will dive deep into Photoshop to explore equine editing with focus on painterly transformations, creative edits and cropping to impact. Learn how to easily use the mixer brush and paint brushes in Photoshop. You’ll learn how to bring your digital creations to life with expressive brushwork and a fine art finish.
The second day, we will start with Q&A, then shift to Krea.ai to explore the tools that can save you time with those edits that involve mane and tale action against backgrounds that you want to remove or edit.
The third day we will shift from screen to canvas with acclaimed artist Danica Barreau, who will guide you through her signature painting techniques on actual canvas. You’ll learn how to bring your digital creations to life with expressive brushwork and a fine art finish. While we watch paint dry, we will have a sales seminar that goes through my process for the big sales.
I will also demonstrate working with water soluble color pencil on printed images on fine art paper.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll be equipped to finalize your masterpiece at home, order a high-quality printed canvas from a trusted source, and apply the finishing brush strokes—creating a breathtaking studio sample that’s sure to WOW your clients.
You’ll learn to:
1. Compositing horses. Black background, White background a new way.
2. Create seamless AI-generated composites directly in the Krea platform.
3. Enhance your images with painterly effects using both Krea’s newest models and Photoshop’s painting tools.
4. Digital painting techniques in Photoshop using the Mixer brush and the regular paint brushes to create the final effect.
5. Painting and varnishing the printed canvas for the finished painterly look.
6. Sales will be discussed while the gel is drying.
Whether you're looking to push the boundaries of your creativity, build new portfolio pieces, or offer elevated, artistic edits to your portrait clients, this workshop will give you the skills—and the inspiration—to do just that. Join us for an unforgettable deep dive into the future of storytelling through art and technology.
Goodies!
1. Private Krea & Photoshop Mastery Group On facebook.
( This group will be just for people that take this class or a future version of this class. )
From Digital Creation To Brush Strokes On Canvas
Composites by Judy Reinford, created from original images photographed either on location.
Learn to add Paint and Lacquer
Danica Barreau - Day 3. Learning how to add paint and lacquer to a physical canvas.
Danica is a digital artist and professional photographer based in Grove City, Ohio, where she runs Pouka Art & Photography—a studio devoted to creating portraits of pets and the people who love them. With a background that blends fine art and photography, Danica holds the titles of PPA Master Artist, Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, AIM Master of Animal Imagery, and Certified Professional Photographer. She currently serves as the President of the Professional Photographers of Ohio, co-chairs image competition for the International Society of Animal Photographers, and serves on the Images of Distinction committee for the American Society of Photographers. Danica’s a 9-time Grand Imaging Award finalist, a published author, a PPA National Award recipient, and has been named Ohio Artist of the Year for six years (and counting). When she’s not painting dogs, she’s usually surrounded by them—alongside a schoolteacher and an inordinate number of cats.
Course Curriculum
Judy Reinford
Judy Reinford M. Photog., M. Artist, CR., CPP, MAI
Judy's passion for photography began when she was just six years old. She vividly remembers spending hours in the darkroom with her grandpa, the gentle glow of the red light casting a warm hue over the developing images. There was something magical about watching photos come to life in the developing tray. Her grandpa’s instructions, “don’t turn the light on,” and the silent anticipation as the image emerged, left a lasting impression on her. That early experience in the darkroom sparked a fascination with the art of capturing moments and transforming them into visual stories.
In 1989, Judy graduated from Kutztown University with a BFA in Communication Design and Fine Art Photography. She began her career in photography at Hess’s department store, photographing everything from china to jewelry to bed linens. Judy's interest in pet, equine, and zoo photography developed through her involvement in PPA print competitions. This led to a passion for fundraising and donating her finished work to zoo gala silent auctions. She is currently on the board of The Lehigh Valley Zoo Gala Committee, underscoring her dedication to animal conservation.
Judy's studio specializes in pet and equine photography, offering on-location or studio sessions (though they haven't had a horse in the studio yet—just dogs). Her services include digital mixed-media paintings and fairytale composites of both pets and people. Over the past three years, horses have become a significant passion for Judy. She resumed horseback riding in the summer of 2020 and finds photographing these gentle giants, either alone or with their owners, a rewarding experience.
Her teaching seminars have gained national attention, attracting attendees to PPA Community Partners and Photography Guilds across the country. Even small events have seen participants flying in from afar. Achieving the titles of Master Photographer and Master Artist through the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) was an exciting and challenging journey for Judy. PPA offers these prestigious degrees to recognize the significant achievements of its members. Determined to attain both degrees simultaneously, she completed the rigorous process in less than three IPC competitions, a remarkable feat.
In 2023, Judy embraced the future by becoming an educator in the field of AI, teaching the positive aspects and potential of this technology. She is excited to explore how AI can enhance creative processes and push the boundaries of traditional photography and digital art. This new area complements the extensive Photoshop techniques already covered in her online and in-person workshops. I see the future of photography and art evolving rapidly with the integration of advanced technologies like AI. These tools are opening up new possibilities for creativity and expression, allowing artists to push boundaries in ways that were previously unimaginable. I believe that AI will become an integral part of the artistic process, enhancing our ability to create, edit, and share our work.
In this evolving landscape, I hope to be someone on the cutting edge of these advancements, helping to educate and guide students in using AI in a safe and beneficial way. My goal is to demonstrate the positive potential of AI in art and photography, helping others to see the good it can bring to our creative endeavors. By incorporating AI into my workshops and teachings, I aim to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to leverage these technologies effectively, fostering a new generation of artists who are both innovative and responsible.
PPA 2026 Diamond Photographer Of The Year
5 Time Diamond Photographer
5 Time GIA Nominee
ASP IOD Image Of The Year 2025
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
