Photoshop

Using the 'Fibers' Filter, 'Liquify Filter, varying 'Blend Modes', and gradual 'Gradients' helped achieve this ocean mist effect.

Using the 'Gradient Tool (G)' and varying 'Blend Modes' helped achieve these random fractal effects.

Combining Filter Gallery effects helped create this realistic stone effect.

Combining Filter Gallery effects helped create this realistic glass window effect.

Using just the Spatter filter and a basic animation helped achieve this exposive affect.

One click transparency trick straight from within the 'Save for the Web' control panel.

Another little collection of must have 'Type Tool (T)' tips.

A a little collection of must have Type Tool (T) tips.

Export Transparency Image Wizard on an active selection.

Creating & using a 'Clipping Path' to create transparency for use in other dtp or vector applications.

Reference to some tips and tricks.

Reference to some shortcuts.

Reference to some nifty center alignment tricks you can't do without.

Simple process of elimination and background blending with the 'Patch Tool'.

Quick but nice looking wallpaper for that special someone.