Vinyl Signs, Web Graphics, Photos, Logos, etc.
This is just a small assortment of things I've created in the last couple years. I use CorelDraw 13 for most of the illustrations and vector work. I use Photoshop CS3 for the bitmap stuff. I have a large assortment of plugins and filters including Alien Skin, KPT, Filter Forge, Splat, and others. I spent time adding lots of extra presets, styles, brushes, etc, that make the program even more fun to use. There are many sites that offer tutorials, and when I can I pick up a few new tricks that way. I have a few books that have been most useful for helping me with photoshop. The Killer Tips books have helped me master the tools and keyboard shortcuts, making time spent on a job more productive. The WOW! books from Peachpit Press have been the most amazing for learning how to create effects. They are filled with screenshots are really the best for visual learners. Tutorials are available all over, lots are free. But I've also signed up with Lynda.com because their video tutorials really make it fun. I have other graphics programs too, like Painter 9 and Illustrator, but I'm not as proficient with them.
