DESCRIPTION: Create background foliage for objects or further painting.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Save often.

BACKGROUND ONE: BUSH / TREES

1. Open a new image 500 x 500 pixels

2. In the menu bar, choose Effect / All / Painting.

3. Settings:
Paint Templates: 47
Pattern: 18
Fine Control: 60, 500, 16, 166, 277
Stroke Color: (RGB) 115 185 104
Background: Black
Tile: ticked
Click Apply to see the effect in the dialogue window.
Format / Focus - click the top centre thumbnail to add a little more definition to your foliage.

BACKGROUND TWO: FLORAL

Settings:
Paint Templates: 47
Pattern: 28
Fine Control: 30, 500, 40, 100, 520
Stroke Color: (RGB) 250, 180, 70
Background: 30 40 20 (the darker the background, the more depth)
Tile: ticked
Click Apply to see the effect in the dialogue window.
Use different Stroke Colors for a variety of floral effects.
Format / Focus to add definition to the flowers as desired.

Thank you for trying out my tutorial :). I trust you've enjoyed it.

Hillie © 2004