So, it is an appropriate metaphor for our series of PhotoShop CDs which welcome those same artists to the world of computer art and magic - without fear.

There are many PhotoShop and PhotoShop Elements publications on the shelves of bookstores, but they are mostly for professional designers or new Moms with digital cameras. None are written for mixed media and paper artists - until now.

If you have PhotoShop or PhotoShop Elements on your computer, and some version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, all you need is this series of CDs to turn you into a digital artist! The first in the series is available now:

In each Chapter, you complete a project, learn a set of PhotoShop, PhotoShop Elements skills, and are then ready for the next chapter. And, the CD includes all the Virtual Rubber Stamp images you need for the projects - $20 worth!

Every page is illustrated with screen shots that are large and easy to see, and many of the screen shots are illustrated with colored arrows to show exactly where a tool or menu item is found.

Type is large enough to see when the print out is lying on your desk - without you having to pick it up, and there is lots of white space for note taking if you desire.

Keep each completed Chapter in a ring binder and you will have a reference book for future use.

A Preview of the Chapters and Projects can be found in our Whatever . . .Whenever newsletter, Issue 4. The newsletter will open in a separate browser window. Just close that window to return here.

You must have Adobe PhotoShop (version 7 or CS) or PhotoShop Elements (any version) and Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to use this CD.