I've written before about creativeLive and getting free lessons using Photoshop and Lightroom.

If are a portrait or landscape photographer, and are looking to go beyond 'the usual', this is one great way.

I always wanted to learn how to paint. I can sketch, and I can use Photoshop (Lightroom, a lot less), so I've tried in various ways to merge photos with painting...watercolors and oil, without going to the expense of buying materials and going to classes, etc.

It has worked, but it could be a lot better...so I'll be watching this class and trying out new stuff.

All you have to do is create an account at creativeLive. It's free, and they don't spam you to death.

You can create the account here: www.creativelive.com 

The course id here: https://www.creativelive.com/courses/creating-painterly-photographs-kathleen-clemons?utm_medium=email&utm_source=creativeLIVE&utm_platform=transactional&utm_campaign=EnrollmentConfirmationCTA 

The course description is here: https://www.creativelive.com/courses/creating-painterly-photographs-kathleen-clemons?utm_medium=email&utm_source=creativeLIVE&utm_platform=transactional&utm_campaign=EnrollmentConfirmationCTA#class-info 

Enjoy!