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'Red and Gold Abstract' by Sam Norris

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'Red and Gold Abstract' by Sam Norris

This is a Canvas 6 image. The black drawing was done free hand with the drawing tools in Canvas 6, then a red square gradient was added to form the red background...

'Red and Gold 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 is a Canvas 6 image. The black drawing was done free hand with the drawing tools in Canvas 6, then a red square gradient was added to form the red background. I also used a texture on the background. The gold design was extracted as a straight line from something, then the twirl filter was used to create the shape.

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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