Andy P's recent products

[Andy P]

I'll be posting some new stuff as time goes by.
My first offering is this Snowy Emelald tie.

Snowy Emerald 2 ~ tie by Andy2302

[Andy P]

I've released a line of baby apparel. Take a look.

[Andy P]

I'm having lots of fun with the Abstracts.

Abstract 1b ~ mug by Andy2302

[LittleWing]

I really like your abstracts. What software do you use to create them? I've been chicken to download any of the free fractal stuff. Everything I've done has been in Photoshop.

[Andy P]

I'm using Corel PaintShop Pro. It's way easier than PhotoShop and only $80 for the latest version or about $30 for an older one on EBay.
I've been using PSP for a couple of years after endless frustration with PS.
The key with these abstracts is combining tools (Filters on PS).
The above image (mug) started out as a simple Gradient on a new black image.
I make my initial image 2400 X 2000 to fit mousepad specs. They are large enough to make 2 different mugs each by flipping the image. What you see above is a flipped image.
The latest PSP has a 'selective flood' tool that can be used to make sections transparent like the T-Shirt you liked. (Thanks for the comment, BTW.)
I have limited experience with other editors but PSP works fine for me. One image can make a dozen products. I can create new ones in half an hour or less. This abstract thing may be a new avenue for me, we'll see.

[LittleWing]

That answers my question. Thanks! I'm learning stuff by playing in PS but it's slow.