AuroraTutSeries Part 1: Finding Stock

Tools Needed:
Photoshop CS5 (You may be able to do with GIMP or Elements, but I don't know)
Wacom Bamboo Tablet Pen & Touch (just Pen is fine)

12 Part Tutorial Series

Part 1: Finding Stock Images

Part 2: Removing Unnecessary Elements

Part 3: Merging Backgrounds

Part 4: Cutting

Part 5: Recoloring (Bay to Black)

Part 6: Smudging

Part 7: Detailing

Part 8: Painting Hooves

Part 9: Mane and Tail Painting

Part 10: Adding Wings

Part 11: Smoke

Part 12: Shadows

COMPLETED MANIP

Time: 9 hours
Layers: 60
Tools Used: Wacom Bamboo Tablet Pen&Touch, Photoshop CS5

Credits

BG: [link] [link] [link]
Planet: [link]
Horses: [link] [link]
Wings: [link] [link]