All Wallpapers Are Being Relocated To The New Gallery

Hello Everyone,
 Just letting you know, that over the next week or so, I will be moving all the wallpapers posted here, over to the new gallery here>
http://www.granularlinux.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery (please come by and check it out )
 Anyone wishing to post any new wallpapers, screenshots, etc., please submit them in the gallery under the appropriate tile.

Thanks
Geminiguy

Will do, Gemini. Though I'm not sure my wps are needed now that there's a real artist here.

Where? I don't see em Thanks Merlin for the overly kind comment, but actually.... I like your wallpapers and really hope you do and share more when you have time?? In fact, I strongly encourage you...

Thank you, Gemini, I believe I will.

Very Nice indeed.
What do you use for your creations?

Thanks Zard
 If this keeps up, none of my hats are gonna fit anymore
 My main preference is Xara LX (I use it to produce 98% of my work) Although, I am trying to get the feel for InkScape, and I also use Gimp as well as ShowPhoto (for it's filters, for blurring) I often get teased by fellow CG artists / designers for not using InkScape enough
 When more of my other work shows up, I often scan in handwork, and will use a software called Pixia, and then run it all through Xara to add some effects, etc.
 Anyone can get really nice 3D effects by using Xara to "slice" a single item from a pic, then bring the entire pic back (after blurring it with ShowPhoto), then simply place your single "clear/clean" item ontop of that blurred background and... VIOLA!!!
 Adding a slight shading adds to the effect dramatically in alot of cases

Good tip, Gemini. Thanks!

I use Gimp, Inkscape and my imagination. On occasion, I do some conversion work via command. -- Simple stuff mostly, I'm no wiz.

A belated, as I have been away, very appreciative "Thanks" Gemini and Merlin for the useful information and now to make some time and maybe try my own hand at some artwork.

Zard,
Creativity begins in the heart and imagination. Indulge your creative heart and enjoy!!