Try this: (I assume you're using VWD 2008 Express Beta 2!)
Click with the RIGHT mouse button on your project (the top line) in the Solution Explorer.
Choose option "Add Existing Item...".
Browse to your images (wherever they may be), and select them. (You can select multiple files by holding down the <Ctrl> key while clicking on them.)
Now, insert your pictures in your aplication once more, by dragging-and-dropping them from the Solution Explorer.
If this doesn't allow you to see the files in the Design view, then I'm a Dutchman! :)
Kelsey Thornton
(In the Netherlands)
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