As always, this is basic, how-to.. how I taught myself.
Let me know if it helps, or if you have any problems.
I'd be glad to help.
When you get the tree bark step, and if you do not have Corel painter, I made some PS brushes from that program.
Download here:
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You can see this tree in my art here
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-Rachael
I used you're Tutorial here.
Merry Christmas - Merry Yule 2011
Merry Christmas 2011
Thank you
Kind regards,
Blood-Huntress