Re: OT: Looking for wood-grain patterns

[tom poe <tompoe fngi net>]

Mike McCarty wrote:
> tom poe wrote:
> > Mike McCarty wrote:
> > - - - snip - - -
> >
> > > > > Does anyone know of wood grain patterns which we could use?
> >
> >
> > http://www.xaraxone.com/webxealot/workbook17/page_6.htm
> >
> > Mike:  Didn't catch the original question, but the above link might be 
> > of interest.
> > Tom
>
> That's an interesting suggestion. What tool is that, how much
> does it cost, and does it run with Linux and Windows? I'm not
> a graphical expert at all. Clueless comes to mind.
>
> Mike

http://www.sxc.hu/
stock photos might be of some interest.

Xara recently went Open Source.  It is heads and shoulders above Photo 
Shop.  They have the base free, and modules for $10 - $90USD.  There is 
a huge collection of tutorials, and the community is receptive to new 
users.  www.xara.com offers a couple videos for demo viewing.
Tom

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