http://www.webdesigncore.com/2009/11/22/40-mindblowing-examples-of-digital-art-photomanipulation/
The link above leads to some excellent digital art. The link below leads to some free web-based alternatives to Photoshop. Try it for yourself---it's the next best thing to having any actual talent.
http://www.lifeclever.com/10-free-web-based-alternatives-to-photoshop/
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