This is something that some people have been asking for, and I finally had the time to complete it.
Here's the tutorial on how I created "A Break in the Monotony."

To view the tutorial, click "download." It's a zipped file (if unsure how to unzip files, Google will be your best friend). The tutorial is extremely large.

I used Photoshop CS4 to create both the artwork and tutorial. Any of the other older versions of PS should be fine for this tutorial.
This was a nightmare to put together.

But I hope it helps.
If you have any issues, please let me know. I will gladly answer any questions you may have. Also, please excuse any typos - I am extremely tired, but I wanted to stay up and get this done. ^_^
If you are
completely new to manipulation, please feel free to check out this article prior to trying out any tutorials:
Photo-manipulation: A Beginner's Hand GuideAlso, if you
do it out, please drop a link if you upload the work. I would LOVE to see it.

Original artwork:

Stock credit:
Field - ~
frozenstocks [link]Clouds - ~
taeliac-stock [link]Tree - ~
Its-Only-Stock [link]Mountains - *
GothicBohemianStock [link]Light brush - *
redheadstock [link]Works done using the tutorial:

i used that same background in my newer work check it out
[link]
let me know what u think