Web site: http://rainbowartscenter.com
Type of graphics software user: On The Job
Experience with graphics software: 4 years
Operating System: Windows
About the image: The background is a fractal image created with UltraFractal. A digital photograph of a Mayan temple entrance and an antique sepia photograph from the 19th century are merged over the fractal. The sepia photograph shows 5 people climbing one of the pyramids in Egypt. One of the women has placed her umbrella leaning against the pyramid and another woman is still carrying her umbrella. The digital collage was completed in Paint Shop Pro.
What graphics software do you use on a regular basis?
Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop
What was the first graphics program you learned?
Paint Shop Pro
What is your all-time favorite graphics program and why?
Paint Shop Pro because I am more familiar with it and it is easy to use.
How do you use graphics software in your day-to-day activities?
I'm an artist and I teach art classes.
What is your best graphics tip or piece of advice?
Study other artists to see how they compose their art, using the principles and elements of design and become familiar with your chosen program(s) so that you can create effortlessly.
About the author:
I'm semi-retired and began learning graphics after age 60, so we are never too old to learn new skills.