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Next E&D evening — 15th November 2023

David Barnes: using layers in Photoshop

by new E&D convenor Steffne Hughes

I’m sure you’re familiar with David Barnes’ spectacular, “Feel free to bring your laptop along so we can waste
fantastical altered reality images. I’m pretty sure too, some time together trying to find the right buttons to
that you are also aware that they aren’t single studio press.”
shots, but require patience, creativity, and a thorough David (APSSA, DPSSA) describes photography as great
understanding of layers and other editing techniques fun and says that it gives him lots of pleasure to be cre-
using Photoshop. ative and to express himself. “Photography is my art,”
Join us on November 15th at 19:00, in person or via he says.
Zoom, as David talks about using layers in Photoshop.
“With a photograph I can capture a moment outside
Here’s what David has to say about his talk: everyday rules and regulations; a hint of freedom that
“If you are already using layers, you can probably teach the viewer can carry with him/her after having looked
me a thing or two. If you are new to layers, hello, I’ll help at the photo.
you to get started. It really is quite easy. We can explore “Altered reality is a challenging yet enriching genre. Like
different things you can do with layers and why they are an oil painter learning to mix paints, one must learn the
such a good idea.
tricks of the trade. When expressing your emotions in
“After I’ve completely confused you, I’ll show you how I pastels on a beach or with a dash of red on a grey rainy
used layers to make some of my pictures. Afterwards I’ll day, you can create beauty that transcends the moment.
attempt to answer any questions you may have. This process of creation gives me immense satisfaction.”

A selection of the
quirky, imaginative,
altered reality images
David Barnes is
known for:
Top left: There was an
old lady who lived in
a shoe.

Left: Timbuktoo.
Above: Grandad’s
google.
Right: David Barnes
sent this “profile
picture” to illustrate
his quirky sense of
humour.

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