These images represent the outcome of a series of "experiments" I've done using Photoshop. The idea behind all of these is that through limiting myself to a predetermined set of filters, tools, plugins, etc. I can learn to better control those variables in other projects. Most of what you'll see here is abstract, but quite a few of them are surprisingly beautiful works of "art for art's sake."

I owe the idea for all of these to the great people over at PhotoshopTechniques.com - a forum full of wonderful and talented artists far beyond my own skill.
Lens Flare Experiments
Each of these images was created using only the Lens Flare Filter in conjunction with one other filter from the Distort menu. The idea was to see what kinds of varied results could be derived from what seems to be a very limited tool. Have a look at my results...
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Filters-Only Experiments
These images were all created using only the native filters of Photoshop 7. No brushwork, no masking, no gradients, no liquify. No pixels were pushed in the making of the images.
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The Texture Challenge
The images here are experiments in texture. All filters were allowed, as were all other tools. The purpose was to create the appearance of a textured surface.
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