What program/s do you plan to use?
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GIMP, Mate.
There are tons of digital resources you can use for Photoshop and/or GIMP (if that's what you're planning on using).
Google is your bestfriend in looking for them. Try looking up "cool wallpapers" ... Google usually returns great site results that have a collection of awesome pictures to choose from. Look for abstract backgrounds as well -- they are very handy for background changes.
You can also go to planetrenders.net for "renders". These are characters that had been rendered or cut from their original images so that other graphic artists can use them in other ways without worrying about the background. The website also offers C4Ds -- those abstract-looking fractal art or 3D shapes that are very versatile if you want to make uber backgrounds for your character renders.
Next, get some brushes! Brushes for Photoshop can usually be used with GIMP, so no problem there ;) Again, Google it! Look for "free Photoshop or GIMP brushes" and just click around and see what cool brushes you can find, then download them.
Then, download those cool fonts! You can always Google them, but I recommend dafont.com for your font needs. It's not a complete website, but it has tons of cool fonts.
Oh, and visit deviantart.com. There are a lot of artists there who offer goodies for free, like backgrounds, renders, awesome images, RAW pictures, C4Ds, fonts, brushes, and textures. It's like a one-stop-shop, but you have to be patient and efficient in looking for them there.
Hope those tips help :cheer:
Oh, and you can always ask for advice from GIMP-users like Skirata and UnoMorte. I'm neck-deep into PS so I might not be of much help in answering GIMP-related queries ;)
lets see what you can do..
Pic: a ninja
Text: xMusashix - Swabia - NA1 Top 10
Effects: just make it look neat.. perhaps vectors... be innovative
If you can do a matching avatar too.
Hey can i have something flashy with my name on it plz :)