Now decide on what specific images you are seeking. Once you find a selection of images that seem suitable, look at the style of each image. Does it convey the feeling you want for your card? If you'll be using multiple images, mix and match to find the ones that work well together.
Exercise: Look at the three sets of clip art images in the sample graphics selection (large graphic) that represent the 3Rs. The first column is books and reading. The middle column is pens and writing. The third colum is Math -- a bit more challenging because of the selection available with the software used in this exercise -- abacus, slide rule, and compass (how many of you have ever used an abacas, a slide rules, or a compass -- not the kind used for finding direction).
Mix and match to find an image from each column that works well together, that share a similar style. They don't have to be perfect matches. Sometimes a change in color or deleting an element of the image can make them work better together.
Next > In Lesson 5 we'll make the final selection and look at some simple ways to modify images that don't require detailed graphics knowledge.
Create a Greeting Card > Lesson 4 Definitions | Instruction | Assignment
