For Steve's Birthday (eekdog ) I never thought I'd finish this! My computer went down a week ago; but yesterday, it started working again! Ok. Steve loves my "blends"---ie: my own photos maligned, blended, insulted and tortured---so I made 15 for him. (Boy is he gonna get tired of these!) Some take 5 minutes, while others take 20. I love doing them; and after some of the hard times Steve's had, I hope they bring him some smiles. I'll load 5 per post---so there are 3 posts here. And you DON'T have to comment on them all! Comment on whatever you wish: Just enjoy! Finally, on Steve: Rod and others will agree that Steve is one of the kindest people here: He's welcomed several new artists here, and made them feel at home; he's constantly kind to everyone; and his gallery and comments ooze love for everyone, their lives and their art. His art isn't just about models, cars, rock ensembles, classy villains, etc---even though it's about them for sure: But he also creates explosive designs, eye-popping color schemes (I can't get over this guy's sense of color!) (and he's equally adept at low light), wonderful concepts, uncannily designed magazine covers, and so on...he fills up your 'visual field' with a bursting bouquet of wild energies and light. (And he does comics too!) So for that and a truly loving, kind soul with a deep heart and terrific talent: a very happy birthday, Steve, and many, many more! This place wouldn't be the same without you. Hugs, love and blessings, with the greatest of health, Mark (All done in Photoshop.) (if you can see them full-size, there's lots more detail...but if not, they should be clear at any size) ------------------