Psi said:
I don't like several kinds of manips... they are often lazy and just adding some simple effects. Then again others that add colours, animation, story, or really change a picture into a different thing, are really good hypno stuff.
My advice anyway is always, if you're good enough to manip a picture, try learning how to draw, or do some collabs with artists!
I'm learning to draw right now! I'm a manipper as well, so, I'm biased!