Artisan Shibui 2025
B&W Fine Art Editing & Masking all-in-one compact plugin
The best and most used features of Artisan Pro UXP and Quick Mask Pro UXP combined in 1 compact, stripped-down plugin for undistracted and intuitive masking and processing.
Shibui “(渋い) (adjective), shibumi (渋み) (subjective noun), or shibusa (渋さ) (objective noun) are Japanese words that refer to a particular aesthetic of simple, subtle, and unobtrusive beauty”
The best of Quick Mask Pro 2024 and Artisan Pro 2024 in 1 compact plugin
The most used and indispensable features of Artisan Pro and all features of Quick Mask Pro combined in 1 compact and streamlined plugin for more intuitive and undistracted masking and editing. If you're not sure which plugin you need, if at all, then scroll down for a comparison guide.
Intuitive and less distraction
By only using the most used, the best, and essential features of Artisan Pro and almost all features of Quick Mask Pro, the layout and workflow is more intuitive. With fewer options to choose from, you will be ensured the available options are always the right one.
NEW 16-zone and 11-zone maps
With the introduction of a dynamic visual tonal 11-zone or 16-zone map, it is easier to assess if your tonal distribution is to your liking while working on an image.
Adobe PS CC 2025 Compatible
Fully compatible with PS CC 2025 v26.x.x
One-off purchase
The combined set of plugins comes only as a one-off purchase available at the Adobe Store only
Training material
There are 2 dozen of in-depth YouTube training videos and counting + Knowledge Hub
**If you’ve previously purchased Artisan Pro or Quick Mask Pro from the Adobe store, you can get a substantial discount / offer valid until Feb 28 only – click here for info**
USD $59.99
Artisan Pro and Quick Mask Pro combined
Artisan Shibui is the stripped-down Artisan Pro and streamlined Quick Mask Pro plugins integrated into one compact plugin for a clean layout and undistracted creating.
Artisan Shibui doesn’t replace Artisan Pro and Quick Mask Pro, but will exist alongside the separate plugins.
Almost all features of both separate plugins are therefore available in Artisan Shibui. The selection of features have been made by the designer of the plugin, based on user feedback and the own artistic experience.
What cannot be missed for a sophisticated workflow is there in the plugin. What has been omitted and removed are the ‘nice-to-have’ features only.
What is left are the features that the designer, Joel Tjintjelaar, always needs when working on images. No compromise has been made on quality and necessity.
This resulted in a much cleaner, uncluttered layout for intuitive working.
Quick Reference Guide
You can download the Quick Reference Guide for Artisan Shibui here. For information on the Artisan Pro panel and Quick Mask Pro panels, please visit the Knowledge Hubs and it’s highly recommended to watch the YouTube channel with dozens of training videos.
Dynamic Zone Maps
Artisan Shibui, Artisan Pro and Artisan Max all have the new 16-zone and 11-zone Dynamic Zone visualization maps, giving you real-time information on the tonal zone distribution in your photo.
Shared Manuals and Training videos
All YouTube videos and recordings, and PDF manuals on Artisan Pro and Quick Mask Pro, also apply to Artisan Shibui and Artisan Max since they share the same features that work the same way. Also the workflow is always the same. Vice-versa, all videos made with Artisan Shibui or Artisan Max, will also apply to Artisan Pro and Quick Mask Pro. The latter obviously only when it relates to the activity of masking.
There’s a few dozen hours of videos available already on Artisan Pro, Quick Mask Pro and Artisan Max. Artisan Shibui is now part of that shared ec0-system of training material.
A good starting place for learning is the Knowledge Hub.
Images created using artisan pro, max, and shibui, and Quick Mask Pro
All images on this website created after 2017 have been created with the Artisan Pro and Quick Mask Pro panels. All images prior to 2017 have been created with the manual iSGM method for B&W processing, that’s behind the plugins. For more image comparisons, see the Artisan Pro page
About the Designer of this plugin
The designer of this Photoshop plugin, Joel Tjintjelaar, pioneered B&W Fine art architectural photography more than 16 years ago. Together with a few other leading photographers, Joel popularized this style of photography. Ever since thousands of photographers worldwide have adopted this visual style of architectural photography and technical methods for artistic expression. These days, the phrase ‘B&W fine art architecture’, has become synonymous with the style Joel pioneered.
System Requirements
- PS CC 2021 or higher is recommended for Artisan Shibui 2025 UXP
- Artisan Shibui 2025 for UXP is fully compatible with Adobe PS CC 2025 (v26.x.x)
- Mac(Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows compatible, no Linux support
- Make sure that your computer can run the latest Photoshop version. Check Adobe’s website for specifics.
- The plugin runs language independently.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers. For more FAQs please go to the Knowledge Hub.
If you have the latest Artisan Pro 2024 and Quick Mask Pro 2024 for UXP plugins (which can only be purchased from the Adobe store) then these will be supported for the foreseeable future. In case the plugin isn’t working due to a new Adobe release, we will fix it and release a free technical update. New functionality features will only be exclusively developed for the Artisan Max plugin, not for the Artisan Pro and Quick Mask pro plugins.
You don’t have to purchase the Artisan Max version, the separate UXP versions will continue to work and be technically supported. Although it will keep working for as long as we offer the plugins, you can only benefit from new functionalities like Dynamic FX with the Artisan Max version. The only exception is the legacy CEP plugins that was discontinued in 2021. When Adobe decides to discontinue support for the CEP platform, the legacy CEP panels will not work anymore
We understand that the separate Artisan Pro and Quick Mask Pro plugins are not always affordable for everyone. At the same time we want to keep innovating and developing new features that enhances B&W processing and masking considerably. The best way to account for both considerations is to offer a subscription model for a reasonable price that can be canceled any time.