Lake Background

Lake Background

Lake Background image is a photo of the Taal Lake in Batangas, Philippines.  This is an enhanced photo using the LightZone software to give it depth and make it more interesting.

Bamboo Hut on Water

Bamboo Hut on Water

Bamboo hut on water image is enhanced with rough texture for that vintage worn out look.  This image will make a lovely tropical background if you need that Asian exotic theme.  This is actually a photo of a restaurant called “Kainan sa Balsa” located in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines. Kainan means eatery or restaurant.  Balsa means bamboo raft.  More information about the place here: Kainan sa Balsa

Venus Vintage Collage Background

Venus Vintage Collage Background

http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/1172150/113015662/stock-vector-venus-vintage-collage-background-113015662.jpgVenus  vintage collage background has a mixture of script font combined with  an old print of Venus statue, faded heart, torn paper, cala lily flower and weathered classic print.  All the print elements are arranged and unified to convey the charm of collage art.

Tiny Leaves Background

Tiny leaves background look like green stars clustered on a stem.  This makes an attractive background with a nature theme.  Blurry yellow flowers behind will add color and brightness.  Any theme about freshness,  summer and tropical settings perfect with this photo .

Spiky Plant

Spiky Plant

Spiky plant is presented like a painting with texture to give it depth.  The faded worn-out treatment gives a vintage look if you need a tropical exotic background photo of nature.

Photo Painting Effects

Yellow Flower

Abstract Lights

Garden Balcony

Photo Painting Effects

Photo painting effects are achieved using Photoshop filters.  These are photos taken with a bit of blur, not so good lighting and defective white balance but with  the tools available on the software, these painting effects turned out nicely.  If you need some background with the painted look then you can use these image as you like.

Unique Gift Ideas

Are you looking for unique gift ideas to give someone who has everything?  It's really hard to shop for someone who is wealthy or with authority like your boss.  Here is a great gift idea that everyone will appreciate.  Give them their own caricature, have it printed on a t-shirt, bag, mug, cap etc

I found a website that makes caricature artwork that you can order online. Here are some samples of their work.

 

It will be a great gift for co-workers, friends and relatives.  Some even use it for their company logo.  If you would like it printed on a t-shirt here is what you'll do:

1.  Go to their website here DIMPLE ART. to oder your caricature.

2.  Once you get your caricature from them, you can send me a copy file or maybe a photo of the caricature and I will have it printed on a t-shirt or on any gift item of your choice from my cafepress shop.

3. Email me your questions and requests at ellen1287@yahoo.com.

They will surely love this!