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Gimp can easily compete with the big names in picture editing. It has a tool, mask layers ( similar to the fusion mask in Photoshop) which allows you to work on layers with great ease. With this method it is quite easy to go back and correct a corner without touching the layer itself since we're working on a mask which we can delete if the changes don't please us or apply if they are satisfying. Read More

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My intention is to help you understand the concept of layers and how to use them in Gimp. This is a bit more advanced tutorial, but it shouldnt be too hard if you are familiar with the very basics of Gimp. Layers are like a stack of overhead transparencies. You can paint on them and the non-painted areas of a layer will show through anything that is under it. Read More

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This gimp tutorial explains how to create shadows & glows using layer masks. Create glowing stars, sparkling fire using Gimp with the laer masking technique explained in this Gimp Tutorial. Read More

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This tutorial will show you an easy way to fill up a layer with the sparks brush. This tutorial, although shown as a sig, is mainly to save time on larger pieces. You can use this tutorial for any brush really, I chose to examplify the sparks brush because of its versitility and popularity. Read More

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This is a tutorial on recoloring elements. There are many ways to recolor, or to colorize. This is what I do for most of them but it requires some playing. Not all hues (colors) work the same with each element. Highlights and shadows play a big part in how the final product will look. Read More

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Here is a Gimp Tutorial on how to convert Photoshop Layer Styles to Gimp Gradients. Read More

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After moving from Photoshop i wanted to be able to use the Ultimate Web 2.0 Layer Styles in Gimp,So i got my self to re-create 30 of them. hopefully you will enjoy as much as i did .

With these pre-made Gradients you can easily make Cool web 2.0 headers, backgrounds, button, and almost any web based designs will always need some nice gradient affect to it and instead of creating them using mul Read More

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Today I'll write a simple Gimp Tutorial about layer mask.It is for gimp beginner and people that don’t know how to use Layer masks.The basics of Layer masks are simple but yet very powerful tool. The nice thing about layer masks is that they are flexible and editable.Using the layer mask we do not have to erase some part of the layer because layer mask concept is hidden the layer and by that way Read More

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