these 2 images were fun to make both of which were my exploration in making custom brushes, and using lightening effects and layermasks,  for Mr. Hammet i wanted to go for that classic 80's look, but with all the effects and saturation i put on him it comes out looking like a oil painting or something i like it anyways...       

the second i wanted it to be a flyer or something.  I actually hate the overall product, but the background was made with custom brushes, and lighting effects that i liked,  it really started to look like a nebula or star cluster...