For Photoshop beginners, this is a wonderful, deep, well-done book. Learn about creating fine art with Photoshop.

A review of a new book by Steve Caplin, author of the famous “How to Cheat in Photoshop” series.

How does ArtRage 3 measure up to the big dog, Corel Painter? We take it out for a spin.

A review of a cheap, fast, accurate masking tool. You’ll be amazed.

A review of two new books for the digital artist on your Christmas list.

Halloween may be over, but faces are still scary for the newbie Painter artist. Richard Ramsey offers some great training to help you face your fears.

Finally, a book that shows how to work with Photoshop and Painter together, by the author of the Painter Wow books.

Karen Sperling has a wonderful new book out for anyone trying to learn Painter (and Photoshop). Here’s our review.

A review of Susan Ruddick Bloom’s new book, Digital Painting in Photoshop, from Focal Press.

An indepth review of Vue 7: Beyond the Basics, by Richard Schrand.