I know there were easier ways to do this. I choose the blending technique for the practise. it's like doodling on paper to me. Like I said the purpose of this post was simply to show how blending worked. Or at least the way I know how to do it. Like I said this was a request. I've come to really enjoy using this technique and have had some nice results. I don't claim to be an expert and when it comes to Photoshop I don't think I'll ever learn it all. And there is probably is always an easier way to do something. I've enjoyed your comments and please don't hesitate to leave more in the future. I don't have a lot to share but I do like to be helpful when I think I can.. Here is an example of one I workrd a little harder on..