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'Centerpiece' by Starrpoint

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'Centerpiece' by Starrpoint

This image started out as a photo of the centerpiece and display wall at the reception for an art show I was in recently. Originally, I took the photo to use in an upcoming brochure to promote my artwork.

'Centerpiece' by Starrpoint
Member Name: Starrpoint
Web site: http://tschantz.myexpose.com
Type of graphics software user: Photographer
Experience with graphics software: About 10 years
Operating System: Windows

About the image: This image started out as a photo of the centerpiece and display wall at the reception for an art show I was in recently. Originally, I took the photo to use in an upcoming brochure to promote my artwork. Following my own advice, I began playing with the image in Corel Photopaint. Using the Terazzo filer, I isolated part of the image.

What graphics software do you use on a regular basis?
Corel Draw, Corel Photopaint, AutoCAD, the Kodak software that came with my camera.

What was the first graphics program you learned?
CorelDraw.

What is your all-time favorite graphics program and why?
PhotoPaint, I use it all the time with my fine art photography.

How do you use graphics software in your day-to-day activities?
I use it to create unique images .

What is your best graphics tip or piece of advice?
Play with everything, but write down what you did!

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