Here is the final illustration. I added some text to show how the image could look on a web site or on a printed piece such as an annual report, etc.

I never stop being amazed at how easily and effortlessly one can create dramatic images in Xara. If you work in Photoshop, try to imagine how many extra steps would be required to accomplish the same results.

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