Custom Gradient

Mac OS 10.3.9, PSE 4.0
I have just spent three hours with the PSE Help learning about layers and
fills and while I've come a long way, I still cannot figure out how I create
a custom-colored and custom-shaped gradient layer.
I have to use a regular layer, not a fill layer, right? Otherwise it
appears I can only select preset options.
Once I've created the layer and set my foreground and background colors, I
then choose a gradient mode and draw a line on the layer. Result: I get a
black/grey/white gradient. So the first question is, how do I get PSE to
use my color choices?
Second problem: I would like to use an elliptical (not circular) radiant
gradient (cute :-). I was able to do this in a simpler application than
PSE, but I can't figure out how to do it here.
Thanks,
Beth

Well, so far I have learned that no one likes option C. Otherwise the results are split between options A and B. Thanks to those who have voted and I would really appreciate more feedback (explanation below): <a href=http://www.bethrosengard.com/PSE/PSEImages.html> Beth On 4/14/06 7:48 PM, in article C065AD1F.2C2FC%[email protected], "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > At the URL below, I've posted three images for each of two jewelry pieces > one brooch with warm colors and the other with cool colors. For the purpose > of jurying into shows, all of my jewelry should be displayed on the same (at > least very similar), neutral background. Warm colors tend to look better on > warmish backgrounds while cool colors do best on cooler backgrounds (at > least in my experience). So I had to find a compromise. > > The two sets of three images are lined up in two rows and you may need to > expand your browser window to see them properly. Each of the three columns > shows a different piece on the same background (even though the "cool" row > looks lighter because of the elliptical gradient). Call them A, B, and C > from left to right. > > I need to choose the background that best complements both the warm and cool > jewelry pieces and which shows both (types of) pieces to best advantage. > Since I see advantages and disadvantages to all, I would appreciate your > input. And if the results split all over the place, I guess I'll flip a > coin :-).

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