You all have added a lot of differing thoughts [and I thank you very much for them all!] and because of this, I think I'm going to spend today creating my own cloud brushes...that way, I won't have to worry about doing anything wrong. And then look out! :-D I'm going to create some more free backgrounds, [I just posted my first set yesterday! Yahoo!], and make them even nicer than the first set!! [Don't worry, the first set of backgrounds were NOT created using the free cloud brushes we have been discussing.] THANK YOU all for your input! Best Regards...