@Welshblue: Thank you. I've been busy illustrating books, so I haven't neglected art. I even use Paint.NET for most of the outlining.
@Moninca: As long as you like it all!
@Goonfella: Thanks. Inner glow was just taking a few extra steps. And yes, them darn glossies. I love making them!
@dug: I realized fractal pieces aren't so easy to make in Paint.NET. So I put myself up to the challenge. Thank you dug!
@barbieq: Magical is a word I like to use and it reflects that in my images (I hope). After I was finished with the orbs, I realized that subconsciously I chose the colors from the animated Barbie movies (shhh...don't tell anyone).
@minners71: That was kind of you to say so. You can see some of my earliest works on page 1. The chefs, butterfly, and lacrosse player. I believe I was only a month into PDN.
@Airbus: Which flower are you talking about? I don't know if I can make a tut, but I can give you tips on how to make it.