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Wooow...I am stunned. This is gorgeous!

I also like the first one. The reason why is because since the clothes are darker there would have to be something to "match" that look, which are the faces at the bottom. I think that it brings it all out.

Pretty good composition and color theme. Great abstract for the background.

I didn't comment on your latest images.The latest one--you captured the explosion impact very well. I'm still wondering how you did all that. It's sooooo good!

Really cool! There's so much going on in a good way, of course. In the "Link" image I think that making the text more legible and maybe a darker color because it sort of blends in with the background. You want the text to pop.

For real, this is just fantabulous! I like what you did with this. It makes me feel as if this chain is in a barn or garage somewhere and the door is slightly opened as the light softly falls onto the edges of it...

Oohh...very nice. The light shine is absolutely mesmerizing.

There's one idea that caught my eye--the glowing bits. You really know how to make the image burst with so much energy!

Thank you. That was kind of you to say that. Will you post your result here or just test it out?

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The explosion really cool. The text makes great sense with the them and the colors and shine are superb. I'd like to see more from you!

The biggest trick is knowing where to put the Ellipse select tool. Like this: Hidden Content:

I love the effect. Very nice!

All very great works! The colors are fascinating to see in such a beautifully-designed background. The main piece is just as gorgeous as the background. You have double creativity.

I love what you're doing so far. The subtle colors are very beautiful. Great background. I can see the tile reflection there. Very nice!

What?! Wow! The fireworks images are sooooo good. Were the fireworks done in Paint.NET? The other abstract pieces are superb. Very colorful!

All very good pieces of artwork! The sharks and jellyfish in the effect you used really brings them out and gives this neat look to them. I also like the texture on the very first image you did (is it your banner?).

I looked through your tut yesterday and I like the way you think. Blue Marble is just mind-blowing. I actually thought you took an actual picture from a Web site and tweaked it in PDN. That's how great it is.

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That's cool! The kitty's eyes are a nice green. I love his tat on the side. I think you blurred the hat on the edges a little too much, but it looks awesome nonetheless. I like that idea!

Would you like the file? If so, shoot me a PM. I'll need your e-mail address. I really won't have time to do a tutorial.

@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.

Thanks for saying that, minners.

Oooh...gorgeous work! I'm drawn in!