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'3D Abstract' by Sam Norris

This was originally a photo of a plastic white lawn chair. With no concept in mind, the photo was cut up in Photoshop, various pieces rotated and manipulated to form a composition that I liked...

'3D Abstract' by Sam Norris
Member Name: Sam Norris
Web site: http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=496045&include=all
Type of graphics software user: Hobbyist
Experience with graphics software: 12 years
Operating System: Windows

About the image: This was originally a photo of a plastic white lawn chair. With no concept in mind, the photo was cut up in Photoshop, various pieces rotated and manipulated to form a composition that I liked, then textures and gradients were added to specific parts of the image.

What graphics software do you use on a regular basis?
Elements 4, Photoshop CS, Canvas 6

What was the first graphics program you learned?
Canvas 6

What is your all-time favorite graphics program and why?
Photoshop because of its multitude of solutions for every problem.

What is your best graphics tip or piece of advice?
Take time to learn your software and practice continually.

About the author:
I'm retired, temporarly residing in El Paso, then back to Santa Cruz CA.

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