I think I'm just getting this entry in on time. >> I'm really not sure why there's only 3 entries to this challenge! O: So strange. I didn't notice it being particularly DIFFICULT. But anyway...

I used this scan. I sharpened it and decided to crop it how I did...so you couldn't see the girl's face. In the scan she seemed to be too happy for the theme I was going for. XD Ok, maybe she doesn't look all that happy, but I think not being able to see her eyes...makes a difference. Anyhoo, I used a few layers of gradients/lighting and a texture. Then the text...well, the point of this challenge is to make a message for someone in our lives. Umm, this would be to my dad. He doesn't seem to be very happy with who I am and what I'm doing with my life...and just a lot of things. Seems disappointed in me a lot, so this message...if only I could say it to him for real. >>'

Here is a textureless version. :)