Part 8 Painting and Drawing

Many people think of Photoshop Elements mainly as a digital photo lab, but it’s also an art studio. So, welcome to your all-electronic work-and-play room—where you never have to wear a smock or clean a brush.

Those of you who start with a photo as a background may have a more practical purpose in mind—such as making ads and brochures. And along with adding text, combining your photos with your original artwork gives a wonderfully personal touch. Recipients of your greeting cards, party invitations, photo email, and newsletters will appreciate the care you took—even though none of this is nearly as hard as they might imagine!

Getting a bit more serious, you can also illustrate business presentations, school reports, ...

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