Hi, thanks for visiting! My name's Michelle, and though I've never had formal training in graphic design, I've been teaching myself to use various programs, and doing digital art for the last few years. I very much enjoy it, finding the possibilities both endless and amazing! My husband just peers over my shoulder, and wonders! The programs I use include: UF, Terragen, Bryce, Corel, and now Adobe Photoshop Elements. Other interests are photography, music, needlework, & reading, especially LOTR!

UPDATED BIO
Well, I've been continuing to learn more software, and have been using Adobe Photoshop Elements and (at last!) gotten Corel PSP, which everyone seems to use! I do have to admit, the picture tube tool is rather addicting, and can be quite useful! I continue, as always, to practice with UF and Apophysis, and can tell that my work has indeed improved with the practice!
And for everyone who loved my fractal "Painted Wicker", here's a freebie for you! Here's the gradient file from that piece! And trust me, I've gotten more mileage out of this one than many others I've made...   :P
AnniversaryGradient {
gradient:
  title="AnniversaryGradient" smooth=yes index=110 color=0 index=231
  color=16121343 index=235 color=16777215 index=381 color=7583971
opacity:
  smooth=no index=0 opacity=255
}