Digital Ducks

When it is Christmas time there should without a doubt be a Santa duck in the duck pond, right?

I call them digital ducks because they are created 100% digitally. Many may think I have used Photoshop, but the truth is that the images are vector graphics! Does it sound amazing? Well, the graphics application I use is very user friendly but still a tool for professionals, worth checking out...

Xara Xtreme Pro:

Xara Xtreme Pro is the perfect choice for professional design work, ideal for both print and the web. Pro offers the same power and flexibility as Xtreme, whether you're working with bitmap or vector graphics, with the addition of features most likely to be used by professional designers. These include PSD import and export, enhanced PDF and PDF/X export, multi-page support, color separation and Pantone support, a photo levels control tool and more. And it can produce animations too, including animated GIF and Flash.

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Retail: $249

If you do not need the pro tools you may consider the less expensive version:
Xara Xtreme:

Xara Xtreme is simply the best graphics software for all your drawing and day to day photo needs, ideal for both print and the web. Whatever graphics you need and whatever your skill level, the famously friendly user interface and fast processing of Xara Xtreme will make it an absolute pleasure to be creative. And at a price that won't break the bank!

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CD: $79
Retail: $89