So since I picked up a replacement laptop, I've been experimenting a lot more with graphics and getting better acquainted with what can and can't be done with the better processor etc.

I have to say, after spending the day tweaking settings and familiarising myself with GIMP again (which, for being free, is absolutely fucking awesome) - this rocks :)

If I ever replace my graphics tablet I think I might start to submit a whole lot more to photoshop threads. I'll probably wait until I'm next in the USA (September) and pick one up there - it'll be cheaper.

So, in my experiments today, as well as my new user photo and userpage banner, I also submitted a trading card. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out - it's not perfect, but yeah, not bad either.