The next lesson I'll show you how to process the colors, to use program's filters, using the layers and create the effect of illuminated objects.

Create firstly a new file of standard wallpapers' size: File ? New (ctrl+n).



Now we have to paint the layer, applying the Gradient Tool (the stretching should be done vertically, from the top to the bottom).



Then create a new layer: Layer ? New ? Layer and choose the Pen Tool with Fill Path command to draw arbitrary several ornaments:



Apply the next shown filter to this layer: Filter ? Distort ? Polar Coordinates.



That is what we get: