Tutorial for the GIMP?

[Venom]

So I want to learn sigmaking so I downloaded the lastest version of the GIMP.

No need to shell out the $$$ for Photoshop until I get my feet wet.

Anyone know of any tutorials on adding fonts and brushes, layering, etc? Specific for the GIMP program?

[deluxe_247]

ive never used GIMP myself....so im clueless...but im pretty sure joelasomobadiah has used it. if you dont get any responses here, id suggest shooting him a PM...im sure he would help get you going in the right direction

good to see you wanting to learn this stuff....and if you ever need any tips or anything be sure to ask, the artists here are all pretty helpful

[joelamosobadiah]

http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/

http://gimp-savvy.com/BOOK/index.html

I learned Photoshop in two different ways. The first was tutorials. Lots and LOTS of tutorials. They are still probably my favorite learning tool. There are some really cool things you can learn to do if you just follow other people's steps and in doing so you will learn your own techniques. The same could be said for GIMP. Other than that, just jump in and get your feet wet. Its a matter of starting something and when you get stuck (generally within 5 minutes ) then using Google to find your answer and moving on.

I only used GIMP for about two weeks before I decided I liked it so much I would buy Photoshop Elements and then I used it for a couple of features that it had that Elements couldn't do. So I don't have much experience with it at all, but those links should help you get started with things.

[Venom]

Thanks J


Off we go to the wonderful world of basic graphic design