If you are new to creating graphics, you will definitely benefit from this class.  If you would just like to learn some new techniques, be our guest and join in!  If you just want to explore the possibilities of using a new graphic program, then come on in!  These classes, discussions, and tutorials are open to anyone wishing to take on a new challenge.

The above Graphic Expressions logo and side border were created using Blade Pro.  These will also be covered in upcoming tutorials.

Common abbreviations used in these tutorials are:

• PSP5 = paint shop pro 5
• BP = blade pro

Our First Tutorial will be creating a wooden background.  The second in the series will be Mouse Overs (when you run your mouse over an image and it flips or displays another image but reverts back to the first when the mouse is taken away).  Our third will be creating simple Tube files for PSP5 (a graphic running stamp used in PSP that allows the user to save an image or series of images to be used in other graphics the user creates on the fly).

All images you will be using are supplied with each tutorial and are free of copyrights.  Other needed materials will be your programs which will be:  Paint Shop Pro 5 and Blade Pro.  If you do not have either of the above, please download a trial version of either.  The URLs are listed below.  If you have a previous version of either, please upgrade for free now at the below listed URLs.

Lets take a look at some basic info you should know and familiarize yourself with your menus and symbols.  Click on the Go Computer Symbol to your left.

Once you have done this above and know what you are working with, dive into tutorial number one.  Creating this wood background with a Shadow.  Click on the Go Computer Symbol to your left.

Tutorial number two is a quick mouseover tutorial.  It is just a basic script and will be covered more in depth as time goes on.

OK, tutorial number three deals with making a simple easy tube.  I used regular windows icons for this one.  Click on the Go Computer Symbol to your left.

Alright, have you Downloaded Blade Pro yet?  Yes??? Good, this tutorial is an easy construction tutorial of the Graphic Expressions image above.  Click on the Go Computer Symbol to your left.

Cool Beans, let's create some really easy push buttons. This tutorial will take you through a very simple tutorial to let your mind expand and get rid of those ugly text links and boring box links.  Click on the Go Computer Symbol to your left.

Click on our Students at left to take a look at our Pupils.

Create interesting and unique gems with this tutorial. What?  Not sure if you can?  Give it a try. This tutorial is simple and thought provoking. If you follow this tutorial to the Tee, you should come out with gems that look as real as your birthstone.  You can also try a twist or two and create some very unique styles too.

See the image in the uper right hand corner?  Learn how to creat it here!  This is the famous "Branding Script" that I have been talking about!

Rainbow Text... You asked for it, you got it! Learn how to create that oh so cool Rainbow text you see everywhere. Trust me, it is MUCH EASIER than you think!!

Learn how to create those way cool menu rollovers with just a couple clicks, a little tapping on the keyboard, and a program that works for you. Click the Go Computer symbol to your left to go there.

Before you dive into the tutorial above or below, you need to download this file which contains the program and tutorial images you will be working with. Click the Go Computer symbol to your left to download the tutorial.

Learn how to use the Dicer program here with step-by-step instructions. Click the Go Computer symbol to your left to go there.

As requested, learn how to create a few simple glass balls using Blade Pro here with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Click the Go Computer symbol to your left to go there.

Another request, learn how to create great looking cutout text using PSP here. Click the Go Computer symbol to your left to go there.

Marbled Frames (wooden too!) Alot of you asked me how to do these, so this should explain it all! Also included are a couple of bonus files with documentation on how to install new texture files into your PSP Papers directory, and some of my free plugin filters for use in either PSP or Adobe Photoshop!

If you were one of the first to visit the site, you may have noticed that Queen Ditz struck again. I promised the URLs for the above programs would be listed here, and duh, I spaced them out, so without further ado, here they are: