Background tips?

Posted in Custom Workstation

Alright, so, now that I'm getting the hang of customizing (really proud of finally scoring over 3.00 in a contest), I need to address my real weakness in presentation: my photos. I see so many with fancy backgrounds, and while I know that doesn't contribute as much as the figure does, I really would like to spice up the setting. I'm considering making a few dioramas to use, but I doubt one will be done anytime soon, and I also doubt I'll make any that look nice with the first few tries. I noticed that one customizer in the Cyborg contest used a screen/monitor of some sort, but I don't think that'd be plausible for me. Aside from those two ideas, and drawing/painting one on poster board, what options are there for backgrounds? Thanks!