It’s relatively easy to create split-colour backgrounds using [1] Photoshop (CS, CS2, CS3, CS4 (Extended)) and [2] Paint Shop Pro (7, 8, 9, X, XI, X2, X3 Photo) Gradients.

Gradient backgrounds are ideal for displaying extracted objects such as the following.

To create a gradient background such as the examples above; first create a New Canvas, then Paint Shop Pro students, set the Colour/Materials Palette to your choice of Gradient - I’ve selected a Gradient named Summer Field.

Note
Ensure the Gradient Style is set to Linear.

Now, activate the Flood Fill Tool (F), and left-click to fill the canvas with your Gradient choice.

Congratulations, your gradient background is now ready to utilise by [3] Copy and Pasting an [4] extracted image onto it.

Tip
For personal results, experiment with different Gradients.

Photoshop students, after you have created a New Canvas; activate the Gradient Tool (G) - then activate your choice of Gradient.

Note
Ensure you choose Linear Gradient.

Now, press and keep pressed the Ctrl Key: and stretch a Gradient Line in the direction indicated below.   As soon as you release your mouse button, the gradient will be applied. (I’ve selected a Photoshop Gradient named Copper).

Congratulations, your gradient background is complete and is ready to utilise by activating the Move Tool, and dragging an [5] extracted object onto it.

For personal results, experiment with different Gradients.

Best Wishes.

[6] Wendi E M Scarth.  (10th July 2009).

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