Graphic/Manipulation Tutorials and Help :)

<span style="font-size:85">I realize that I'm posting an insane amount of threads (Well, for me! lol) all over this place but I'm in the business of being helpful - and I would like to pass on some skills to my fellow VP'ers who are struggling or afraid to manip. I promise you - it's a lot easier than it looks!<br><br>For those who don't know what Manipping is, it means Graphic Manipulations - or combining two or more pictures with effects/titles etc. to make a new picture. <br><br>For example;<br><a href="http://momotte2stocks.deviantart.com/art/Wild-animal-277-white-wolves-322849704"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">Wolf Stock.</a><br><a href="http://cathleentarawhiti.deviantart.com/art/Enchanted-Forest-186389673"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">background.</a><br><a href="http://cathleentarawhiti.deviantart.com/art/Georgia-pink-dress-8-392322417"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">Model</a><br><br>Throw in some GM and cutting and =<br><br><a href="http://perseusjs.deviantart.com/art/Olympusstranded-398130021"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">This is what you can achieve!</a><br><br><br>It was only recently that I got a Photoshop paid membership - before this I was using GIMP for about 3 1/2 years - so if you don't have PS then I can help you <br><br><a href="http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j40/megedd04/winteriscoming-1_zps68953a4f.png"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">What you can acheive with GIMP (and a lot of patience!)</a><br><br><span style="font-weight:bold">WHAT I CAN TEACH YOU;<br><br><ul class="bb-list-unordered"><li class="bb-listitem"> Where to get image programmes - for free or for trial.[/*]<br></li><br><li class="bb-listitem"> Where to download fonts, brushes, actions.[/*]<br></li><br><li class="bb-listitem"> Where to search for CC Enabled photos to use.[/*]<br></li><br><li class="bb-listitem"> About copyrights and protecting your work.[/*]<br></li><br><li class="bb-listitem"> How to use contrasts, fx and adjustments.[/*]<br></li><br><li class="bb-listitem"> Transparent images/text headers.[/*]<br></li><br><li class="bb-listitem"> How to cut effectively with a mouse or a tablet. (easier said than done!)[/*]</li><br></ul></span><br><br><br>If you're interested in this, drop me a message - I'm not sure how many people would actually be interested <br>DON'T BE AFRAID TO TRY~ EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL. </span>