Photoshop Fun and a Vote

I decided to learn Photoshop before the second half of my life begins. I have always wanted to expand my graphics by removing backgrounds, layering images, and adding text. I am on day four of my 30 day free trial with Elements 12 and I think I like it.

I must say, it is not intuitive at all. In fact, I had a telephone conversation with my favorite graphic designer for some advice. For my first collage, I thought it would be best to stick with one color scheme, in this case turquoise. 

DB Bag / Turquoise Ring / Bracelet / Kate Spade Readers

Obviously, I am on the verge of enormous graphic design success... Or at least I won't embarrass myself with my tinkering.

And speaking of graphic design success, The Pink Pagoda has been nominated for the Design Bloggers Hall of Fame Award.

She is in the category of Best Design Blog Graphics, Photography, and Presentation. 

I can't think of a more deserving person or blog for this category. 

In honor of her nomination, and the fact that it is Award Season, I made this photo collage.

Yes, I know....she is so lucky I was not nominated. I'm sure it will be a tight race between us next year ;-).

You can vote for Jennifer here.

Do you know how to use Photoshop? Any tips?