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I use my Graphics tablet for about 1/3rd of my work, and use the mouse for the rest.
For me, I do a sketch of what I am going to do, scan it into the computer and then import it into PhotoPaint (or a similar painting program) and clean it up and structure it a bit more. Then I save that as a .bmp (or something like that) and import it into XaraX as a NEW project file and go from there.
Sometimes I will use photos as referance if I am 'stuck' or I come here and ask questions. There are SO many talented people in here that someone is bound to know the answer or, at the very least, point you in the right direction to a solution.
Sometimes, if it's a CHALLENGE that someones has posted then it's all freehand (no sketch) because the challenge is usually outlined pretty well that I can go from that and my imagination.
There are tons of tutorials that Gary Priester has put together and lots of "mini tuts" that are throughout the XaraX and Xara Gallery forums. Lots of wonderful examples to give you ideas, but be wary of copyright stuff, doing your "own thing" is the best way to not run into such issues.
Have fun and don't hesitate to ask questions! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
Richard [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]
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