Calling all graphic art/banner designers!

[Ange de Musique]

Hello! :grnsmile:

I see so much gorgeous art from all of the many talented people here. I stand in awe of you guys!

My question is: Would some of you who design all of these cool banners, wallpapers, etc. please share with me what graphic design program/s you use? I'd trying to figure out which program to use, and I'd love to hear your thoughts. I am interested in making wallpapers, banners like my signature, avatars, etc., and have NO idea where to start. Any information you can share would be greatly appreciated! :grnsmile:

Laura

[MystMoonstruck]

I know for a fact that I'm not among the gorgeous designs, but I have managed a variety of graphics using a very simple program: Print Shop, which was $19.95 at Wal-Mart. I envy those with Photoshop, which I can't possibly afford, but, the more I worked with Print Shop, the more I learned that it could do, simply by experimenting a great deal.

While you can't do the amazing blends possible on some of the others, I did receive lots of compliments for my efforts~if you'd care to take a look at the two threads. You'll see why I didn't expect requests~though I did receive several. I loved making gift banners for people. Working with others' AIs and trying to match a banner to their characters was always enjoyable.

I don't know if I can offer any good advice, but I'm willing to be a friendly critic.

I'll be checking back to see the sort of advice you receive so that I can learn, too!

[Ange de Musique]

Thank you MystMoonstruck! :grnsmile: I appreciate the info. and I'll be sure to check that out! $20 I can do! :D

Thanks again!

Laura