?? Avatars and Banners ??

[AJRoald]

I know several people out there who make their own avatars and banners, and I'm hoping you can point me in the right direction. I have absolutely no idea how to make these fun little things, and would love to try.

First off, what program(s) do you use? Where do you get your pictures? Do you need to ask permission to use them? What do you do with them when you are done (post somewhere, leave on your computer)?

Any other info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks ~ AJ

[NiennaSilimaure]

I make my own icons. I use a cross between PSP8/9 and MSPaint.

Paint I only really use for things that are harder to accomplish (for me) without brushes in Paint Shop Pro.

I store them on my computer and I use only public access material, so not infringing on any copyright.

If you want any help making icons I can. I dont go in for the over faded "elitest" style though on principle that most people who make them, well suck and I dont associate myself with it. Pretty much anything else though I will do or at least try to do.