Awesome! I'll have to check that out. *dusts off ancient unused ebay account*
A white base wouldn't look odd in your shop, it would just mix it up a bit. Post something with the slate, then the white, then maybe something on your bust, then another texture, then the white, then slate, etc. It would make your shop pop more with different colors and textures.
I have it, but it doesn't work all that well (usually over corrects and turns everything blue), probably because I don't have 'real' photoshop, I just have photoshop elements, which is like, the bare minimum. The only thing I ever use in there is the brightness and contrast, and occasionally the stamp tool if I crop my image to my liking and I still see carpet in the corner. I've tried just about every tool in there, but none of them work the way I want. Gah! I just wish I had the money to spend on the latest Photoshop CSwhatever.
A white base wouldn't look odd in your shop, it would just mix it up a bit. Post something with the slate, then the white, then maybe something on your bust, then another texture, then the white, then slate, etc. It would make your shop pop more with different colors and textures.
I have it, but it doesn't work all that well (usually over corrects and turns everything blue), probably because I don't have 'real' photoshop, I just have photoshop elements, which is like, the bare minimum. The only thing I ever use in there is the brightness and contrast, and occasionally the stamp tool if I crop my image to my liking and I still see carpet in the corner. I've tried just about every tool in there, but none of them work the way I want. Gah! I just wish I had the money to spend on the latest Photoshop CSwhatever.
I've never used Photoshop in my life! 
I use Gimp and it can do anything Ps can do and it's free. I've been using Gimp for years to draw and photo edit. 
I've had my shop critiqued and multiple times people have told me it's too busy and to stick to 2 to 3 backgrounds tops.
I've since had to go and change all my backgrounds to either manni, stone or wood tile. I've been told it's better to have a consistent background so it hampers me.
I use Gimp and it can do anything Ps can do and it's free. I've been using Gimp for years to draw and photo edit. I've had my shop critiqued and multiple times people have told me it's too busy and to stick to 2 to 3 backgrounds tops.
I've since had to go and change all my backgrounds to either manni, stone or wood tile. I've been told it's better to have a consistent background so it hampers me. Where do you get this Gimp? It sounds incredibly useful and economical.
Yeah, I guess you're right...consistency gives the impression of organization...and people like organization. Otherwise it's SENSORY OVERLOAD!
Yeah, I guess you're right...consistency gives the impression of organization...and people like organization. Otherwise it's SENSORY OVERLOAD!
Here is Gimp: [link] There is a download button and it costs absolutely nothing. The first time I tried it I was clueless! I'd never so much as seen a photo manip. program or done anything graphics wise and I hated it. Then I found tutorial sites and learned some, and I started keeping a binder of printed tutorials. Don't let the beginning version fool you.
I've loaded mine with custom brushes over the years and you can find free fonts on Dafont.com and use them. There are tutorials all over the place for customizing the interface and with mine fully loaded, I'm very happy. The default interface is ok but once you can do what you want with it, it's cool. There are pretty in depth color menus too! Layers and curves, etc. If you're familiar with photoshop you should do ok with Gimp.
Here is a resource site: [link]
One of our very own deviants has wonderful digital art tutorials using Gimp and also he teaches some brush customization I think: [link]
Good luck and have fun!!
Val~
I've loaded mine with custom brushes over the years and you can find free fonts on Dafont.com and use them. There are tutorials all over the place for customizing the interface and with mine fully loaded, I'm very happy. The default interface is ok but once you can do what you want with it, it's cool. There are pretty in depth color menus too! Layers and curves, etc. If you're familiar with photoshop you should do ok with Gimp.
Here is a resource site: [link]
One of our very own deviants has wonderful digital art tutorials using Gimp and also he teaches some brush customization I think: [link]
Good luck and have fun!!
Val~
Thanks so much for all the info! I'm going to download it and play for a while...
Have fun!!!!! I especially like the layer mode options.
Thanks, I shall!