asian blossom Options

[marzipan]

Well, I got GIMPshop. And I love it. :D Now I can make graphics again.



So this is what I have so far. What should I add to it? Or should it stay like that? I'm probably going to add text (asian blossom?), but I'm looking for a good font.

original image: http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9079/chinesegirlzd4.jpg

Credits:

Aethereality Gallery
Flourish Brushes by seleneheart

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2nd edit:

[talcumpowder]

But Eight Fifteen is my favourite font! XD You don't wanna know how I got CK Bella. I can send it to you if you like though.

To wash out, I usually desaturate the top layer and lower it to around 40% opacity. Like so:

But the white works too... It just looks more like this:

BUT! Since you're making a banner, may I suggest someting more like this:

Using brushes from a place like here. Kimono pattern ones. Although I suggest making the brushes black at first so you can see where you're putting them.