Creating Storms

I started thinking of alternative ways of representing time - came up with the idea of a sand storm, fitting with a 'sands of time' or hourglass theme.


http://blog.mediastation.co.uk/2010/11/learn-how-to-create-a-distant-sandstorm-effect-in-adobe-after-effects/

Can use cloud effect for sand storms and thunder storms:
http://www.tutorialwiz.com/realistic_clouds


Making your own brushes to use in Photoshop:
http://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/photoshop-brushes/make-brushes/