1. Create a new image. I chose 1024x1024
2. Create two new layers. Fill one with black and one with white.
3. Erase parts of the white layer so the black will show through. Make is look like a jigsaw puzzle with peaces missing.
4. Apply Filter->Stylize->wind twice from left & right. Then rotate the image 90 degrees CW and do the same thing.
5. Apply Filter->Distort->Wave at a randomized settings. Rotate 90 degrees CCW and apply the same filter.
6. Apply Filter->Blue->Gaussian at 1.0.
7. Apply Layer->Layer Style->Pattern Overlay with a Satin pattern. Scale the pattern. I chose 124.
8. Create two new layers. Fill one with a reddish color and the other with a yellowish color. I chose RED(242,108,79) Yellow(255,255,0).
9. Set the two newest layer''s blending options to Overlay.
10. Save the image and your done.

hey your tips will be welcomed on tazmanland.com soon when we open up a photoshop/GIMP/MSPAINT tutorial section. Look out for it in a couple of weeks.

The fire image is a window background in an application I''m developing right now. I’ve seen many instances where hackers add pizzazz to their programs, so I thought I would too. I don''t consider my self a hacker just yet, but an experienced programmer with a fascination for artistry. I’m glad that my ideas proved useful to some one. Programming is fun for me when the application has added bonuses that I give them.