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  1. 3D Pixel Stretch Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Aug 7, 2008 into Other

    Learn how to stretch lines of pixels into amazing graphics that pop out of the screen!

  2. What's new in GIMP 2.6?

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 19, 2008 into Article

    See some of the new features of the upcoming GIMP release.

  4. Colorful Glowing Text Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 5, 2008 into Other

    A really nice text effect that makes your type glow with different colors.

  5. Split-toning in GIMP

    Posted by kasrak on Jun 14, 2008 into Special Effects

    A neat effect where highlights have a different tint from the shadows.

  6. Car Vector Tutorial

    Posted by kasrak on Jun 13, 2008 into Other

    Learn how to put together different images and lots of different brushes to create a cool vector poster.

  7. Engraved Text

    Posted by kasrak on Jun 6, 2008 into Tips & Tricks

    Learn how to create an engraved text effect in The GIMP.

  8. Turn Photos into Comic Book Art

    Posted by kasrak on May 31, 2008 into Special Effects

    A technique that makes your photos look like comic books.

  9. Fake Fill Flash

    Posted by kasrak on May 19, 2008 into Retouching

    "Today I'm going to teach you a method I use to fake a fill flash. The objective is to lighten the dark areas without blowing out the highlights."

  10. Fun with Light

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 22, 2008 into Fun

    Learn how to turn on a stock light bulb with the GIMP.

  11. Exploding/Resizing Fade Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 18, 2008 into Special Effects

    A cool effect to give objects in photographs a dynamic feel.

  12. Super Slick Dusky Lighting Effects in Gimp

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 15, 2008 into Special Effects

    A great tutorial adapted for The GIMP that shows you how to create awesome lighting effects in your photos.

  13. Seven Principles of Icon Design

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 12, 2008 into Article

    Not a GIMP-specific tutorial, but a great read for anyone that's interested in icon design. Also has links to other interesting articles about icon design.

  14. MSNBC Style Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 8, 2008 into Special Effects

    "This GIMP tutorial will teach you how to create an effect similar to the one used at MSNBC.com."

  15. Souping up a Photo

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 3, 2008 into Retouching

    Learn how to add a bit of extra oomph to your photographs!

  16. Folded Paper

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 29, 2008 into Other

    Learn how to make a piece of paper with a curled up corner.

  17. Adding Life to a Flat Photograph

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 21, 2008 into Special Effects

    Learn how to make dull photographs more interesting by changing the sky and adding dramatic lighting.

  18. Creating an Urban-Style Piece of Artwork

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 20, 2008 into Fun

    Learn how to take different elements, modify them and put them together to create a composition with an urban style. Adapted from a Photoshop tutorial.

  19. GIMP Tips Video Tutorial

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 15, 2008 into Article

    A nice video that demonstrates the select tool, layer masking and blending, and few other GIMP tips.

  20. Painting a Little Furry Devil

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 8, 2008 into Other

    "See a walkthrough of designing and painting a stylized and cute furry devil character."

  21. GIMP Hotkeys

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 1, 2008 into Tips & Tricks

    "In this list you can see most important hotkeys for the GIMP under Linux (most of them work on Windows as well)."

  22. Blog Design Tutorial

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 17, 2008 into Article

    Learn the basics of creating a nice-looking blog design mockup in the GIMP.

  23. Authentic Vintage Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 9, 2008 into Special Effects

    A beautiful effect for giving your photos an old vintage feel.

  24. Slow shutter effect

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 1, 2008 into Special Effects

    Learn how to create a slow shutter effect for text with the GIMP.

  25. Making screenshots look photographed

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 27, 2008 into Other

    Learn how to make plain screenshots look like they were created with a camera pointed at the screen.

  26. How to turn people into aliens

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 25, 2008 into Fun

    A fun tutorial that demonstrates the powers of the iwarp tool to turn an innocent person into a ghastly alien!

  27. How to make a smiley

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 25, 2008 into Fun

    A simple way to create your own smiley. Basically draw a circle, fill it with a gradient and paint on a face!

  28. Drawing an Arch

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 23, 2008 into Getting Started

    A short exercise with the path tool to create an arch.

  29. Gold Text Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 21, 2008 into Other

    Learn how to create a beautiful gold text effect in the GIMP.

  30. Best of GIMP Brushes: 35+ Brush Sets

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 20, 2008 into Download

    A page that showcases 35+ GIMP brush sets (over 1400 brushes in total) with previews and download links.

  31. How to change a clear sky into a cloudy one

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 19, 2008 into Special Effects

    A brief tutorial that shows you how to change a boring clear sky into an interesting cloudy sky with the GIMP.

  32. Making a Pattern in the GIMP

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 18, 2008 into Other

    Learn how to create metal-textured graphic and how to use as a pattern. Useful for web design.

  33. Inner Shadow

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 18, 2008 into Tips & Tricks

    Learn how to manually create an inner shadow on any selection in the GIMP.

  34. How to Make a Navigation Bar

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 17, 2008 into Other

    Learn how to design a good-looking navigation bar for websites.

  35. GIMP Scripting 101

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 15, 2008 into Script-fu

    "In this tutorial, I will show you how to use GIMP's Procedure Browser and Script-Fu Console to create a simple image, add a layer to the image and fill it with some color." A great (up-to-date!) introduction to GIMP's scripting capabilities.

  36. How to Create a Software Box

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 13, 2008 into Other

    Learn how to make a 3D software box in the GIMP.

  37. Postprocessing Photographed Books

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 9, 2008 into Tips & Tricks

    Learn how to post-process photographed books to make the light equal in all parts. Makes for easier reading and OCR-ing.

  38. Transparent Glass Lettering

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 3, 2008 into Other

    Learn how to make a stunning glass text effect. Adapted from a Photoshop tutorial.

  39. 40 of the Best GIMP Plugins

    Posted by kasrak on Dec 26, 2007 into Article

    A list of 40 of the best plugins that are available for the GIMP.

  40. Muted Color Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Dec 22, 2007 into Special Effects

    A super simple method to give your photos and portraits a muted color effect.

  41. Exploding Planet

    Posted by kasrak on Dec 20, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to use various GIMP features to create an exploding planet effect!

  42. Vintage Photo Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Dec 14, 2007 into Special Effects

    Learn how to transform your normal photos into old-looking, vintage ones.

  43. 130 Modern Gradients

    Posted by kasrak on Dec 5, 2007 into Download

    130 awesome gradients you can use in your work!

  44. Setting Cartoons on Fire

    Posted by kasrak on Nov 27, 2007 into Fun

    A cool method for creating flames that come out of your graphics.

  45. Sun Burst Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Nov 22, 2007 into Fun

    A very simple method for creating a cartoonish sun burst effect.

  46. GIMP FX Foundry

    Posted by kasrak on Nov 19, 2007 into Download

    Awesome pack of scripts that will extend the functionality of the GIMP with actions for lomo, orton, inner glow, inner shadow and much more!

  47. High Contrast Photo Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Nov 14, 2007 into Special Effects

    Another method for creating a high contrast, dramatic yet calm mood in your photos.

  48. Tons of Awesome GIMP Brushes!

    Posted by kasrak on Nov 8, 2007 into Download

    Check out these brushes, all available for free for the GIMP (make sure you see all of them, there are 4 pages!)

  49. Cool Liquid Vortex Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Nov 4, 2007 into Special Effects

    A tutorial showcasing various filters in the GIMP to generate a cool effect.

  50. Hidden Watermarks

    Posted by kasrak on Nov 1, 2007 into Article

    Learn a method for invisibly water-marking your work in the GIMP to prove your ownership.

  51. Inset Text

    Posted by kasrak on Oct 16, 2007 into Tips & Tricks

    How to create inset text in the new Mac OS X Leopard style in the GIMP.

  52. Whitening Teeth

    Posted by kasrak on Oct 12, 2007 into Retouching

    Learn how to whiten teeth in your photographs without making them look unrealistic.

  53. Animated Ribbons around a Sphere

    Posted by kasrak on Oct 8, 2007 into Animation

    Learn how to create a very cool animation that shows ribbons rotating around a sphere. GAP is not required.

  54. Glow Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Oct 7, 2007 into Special Effects

    Learn how to create glowing lines for a cool effect in the GIMP.

  55. A Color Match Method for GIMP

    Posted by kasrak on Oct 6, 2007 into Article

    Learn how to use the colors in another picture to modify the colors in your picture (similar to Photoshop's "Match Color").

  56. Perfect Masking using a High-pass

    Posted by kasrak on Sep 30, 2007 into Article

    Learn a method of extracting objects or people from the background using a high pass.

  57. How to Make Vista Buttons

    Posted by kasrak on Sep 28, 2007 into Other

    Learn how to make Vista-style buttons using the GIMP.

  58. Text along a Path

    Posted by kasrak on Sep 24, 2007 into Getting Started

    Learn how to make your text follow a path.

  59. How to Make an Inferno

    Posted by kasrak on Sep 17, 2007 into Special Effects

    Learn how to create your own inferno from scratch from the conform and safety of your chair!

  60. Making a Web Layout

    Posted by kasrak on Sep 16, 2007 into Article

    Learn how to create a very nice and complete website layout using the GIMP.

  61. How to Make a Shield Symbol

    Posted by kasrak on Sep 15, 2007 into Other

    Learn how to use paths to create a nice shield symbol.

  62. Colored Swirls of Light

    Posted by kasrak on Sep 10, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to make this groovy effect from scratch using the GIMP!

  63. Planet in a Wireframe Model

    Posted by kasrak on Sep 7, 2007 into Tips & Tricks

    Learn how to make a wireframe globe to surround a planet for a cool 3D effect.

  64. How to Paint A Candle

    Posted by kasrak on Sep 4, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to paint a candle from scratch using the GIMP. A tablet is not necessary but recommended.

  65. Lithium Brush

    Posted by kasrak on Aug 26, 2007 into Download

    A cool brush for the GIMP.

  66. Vexel Simulation on Photos

    Posted by kasrak on Aug 14, 2007 into Special Effects

    "Some of you might know this very cool effect where a person is looking somehow 'vectorized' or fragmented into vector shapes. However GIMP is not the best choice since it is not a vector-program. But I found a cool way to simulate that effect without using vector shapes. Enjoy!"

  67. Creating Denim

    Posted by kasrak on Aug 11, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to create an awesome denim texture in the GIMP!

  68. Better Bevels

    Posted by kasrak on Aug 8, 2007 into Tips & Tricks

    Learn how to make your own custom bevels that are better than GIMP's default.

  69. 30 "Web 2.0" Gradients

    Posted by kasrak on Aug 7, 2007 into Download

    Careful, slippery when wet!

  70. Creating a Web Page Mockup

    Posted by kasrak on Aug 7, 2007 into Other

    Learn how to create a basic site design in the GIMP.

  71. New Features in Gimp 2.4

    Posted by kasrak on Aug 3, 2007 into Article

    It's almost done! After a pretty long development cycle, the developers of the GIMP will announce the next stable version release in the upcoming weeks. GIMP 2.4 comes with brand new tools, a better user interface and lots of cool other stuff. This list shows you most of the new things you will find in GIMP 2.4.

  72. How to Paint a Cactus

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 28, 2007 into Fun

    An in depth guide for creating a digital painting of a cactus.

  73. Grid on a Globe

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 25, 2007 into Other

    "I saw a similar effect on a recent Newsweek cover and I was inspired to try replicating it with GIMP. After a good bit of experimentation, I came up with a not-too-complex method which I have presented here."

  74. Semi-realistic water droplets on a surface

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 18, 2007 into Other

    Learn how to make pretty decent water droplets for your canvas' surface.

  75. How to make a chocolate bar

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 14, 2007 into Fun

    A fun tutorial that demonstrates a number of different GIMP functions to create a delicious, yet virtual, chocolate bar.

  76. Creating a variable-size brush

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 12, 2007 into Tips & Tricks

    Learn how to easily create a brush that you can adjust on the fly while editing your pictures.

  77. Creating a Chaos Pattern

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 9, 2007 into Other

    Learn how to make this cool Voodooish looking pattern in 5 minutes.

  78. Turning people into stone

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 6, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to turn the people in photos to stone using the GIMP!

  79. How to Paint (A Tomato)

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 3, 2007 into Fun

    This tutorial will introduce you to the art of digital painting using the GIMP by taking you through the steps to draw a juicy tomato.

  80. Andy Warhol Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 2, 2007 into Other

    Learn how to simulate the Andy Warhol effect for your photos.

  81. Creating a Simple Logo

    Posted by kasrak on Jul 1, 2007 into Other

    Learn the basics of creating a simple logo using the text and paths tool.

  82. Flaming Text

    Posted by kasrak on Jun 29, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to create these awesome flames around your text.

  83. Making a Bloody Splatter Texture

    Posted by kasrak on Jun 22, 2007 into Other

    Learn to make a blood splatter texture in the GIMP in just 5 steps.

  84. How to Make Old Parchment Paper

    Posted by kasrak on Jun 19, 2007 into Other

    "This tutorial is a bit aimed on fantasy-fans! I will show you how to generate an old parchment paper. You can than add an old map, a photo or just plain text to it!"

  85. Add a border around a selection

    Posted by kasrak on Jun 16, 2007 into Getting Started

    Since Gimp is an image manipulation program and not a painting program it doesn't include tools to draw shapes like squares and circles. However this doesn't mean you can't paint them, in fact there are some interesting options regarding this subject when it comes to the gimp.

  86. Making Photos Look More Dramatic/Sexy

    Posted by kasrak on Jun 8, 2007 into Special Effects

    Here is a technique for exaggerating the light and shadows in your pictures.

  87. Comparison of Contrast Manipulations

    Posted by kasrak on Jun 2, 2007 into Article

    See the different ways you can adjust the contrast of an image with an interactive demo.

  88. Tone Enhancement

    Posted by kasrak on May 29, 2007 into Retouching

    " This tutorial reduces global contrast in images while increasing local contrast and shadow/highlight detail. Use this to make your images 'pop.' "

  89. Crop to a Ratio

    Posted by kasrak on May 27, 2007 into Tips & Tricks

    The crop tool in GIMP 2.2 does not allow you to specify an aspect ratio, this method overcomes that limitation.

  90. Rays of Light Behind Text

    Posted by kasrak on May 24, 2007 into Other

    Learn how to make rays that seem to be shining behind your text. A very bold effect!

  91. Make Your Photo Look Like a Hollywood Movie

    Posted by kasrak on May 20, 2007 into Special Effects

    Learn how to make your photographs look like they came straight out of Hollywood by following a couple of simple steps!

  92. Neon Text

    Posted by kasrak on May 20, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to create a cool neon glow with just 5 steps!

  93. Smoke and Flames

    Posted by kasrak on May 19, 2007 into Special Effects

    "In this tutorial, I'll show how to create fairly realistic smoke in the GIMP. After that I'll show you how to convert the smoke into cool looking flames in just some very easy steps. Enjoy!" Works best with GIMP 2.3

  94. How to Create a Stripe-like Texture

    Posted by kasrak on May 19, 2007 into Other

    Learn how to create a simple striped texture in about 5 minutes.

  95. GIMP Color Block

    Posted by kasrak on May 17, 2007 into Download

    A color block can help you generate different shades of one base color, especially useful for web design.

  96. GIMP Scripts

    Posted by kasrak on May 12, 2007 into Article

    This article explains the basics of GIMP scripts, what they can do, where to find them and how to install them.

  97. Leveling the Horizon

    Posted by kasrak on May 7, 2007 into Tips & Tricks

    "Humans are very good at picking a horizon that is not level. However when we are taking photographs we don't always get it right. This tutorial is a simple method of correcting that."

  98. Paths, Selections and Channels

    Posted by kasrak on May 6, 2007 into Article

    An in-depth tutorial that covers paths, different types of selects (including quickmask), and channels.

  99. Face Replace

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 30, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to replace someone's face with someone else's (you own?) with this video tutorial!

  100. Futuristic Shiny Text

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 28, 2007 into Special Effects

    Video tutorial: Another slightly modified method for creating shiny, "web 2.0" text that looks really nice.

  101. Video Demos

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 21, 2007 into Other

    18 video demonstrations of various features and function in the Gimp. Good for the visual learners.

  102. Quick Shortcuts

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 17, 2007 into Tips & Tricks

    The Gimp comes with a wonderful feature that's bound to help you out. It's called "Dynamic Shortcuts". This feature allows you to quickly attach any key, or key combination to any feature within The Gimp.

  103. 3 Ways to Put an Image in Your Text

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 16, 2007 into Other

    Learn three different methods of adding an image or graphic to your text.

  104. Creating Amazing Circles

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 13, 2007 into Article

    This technique will use a photograph and turn it into a psychedelic "amazing circle".

  105. How to Make a Grunge Background

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 12, 2007 into Other

    Learn how to make those grunge patterns you see every where.

  106. Fake Scars

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 11, 2007 into Special Effects

    Learn how to add realistic looking scars to the people in your photos. Deliciously disgusting.

  107. How to Make Transparent Tape

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 7, 2007 into Tips & Tricks

    Learn how to make pieces of tape to tape things with!

  108. Semi-realistic eyes

    Posted by kasrak on Apr 6, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to make semi-realistic looking eyes from scratch with the GIMP. Some nice techniques.

  109. Adding Tattoos to People

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 27, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to add tattoos to the subjects of your photographs by using the displace filter.

  110. Learn the Gimp Interface in Half an Hour

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 27, 2007 into Getting Started

    A tutorial for absolute beginners who are just starting out with the GIMP. Covers how to change the interface, modify your docks and basic operations.

  111. Scaling & Rotating Text without the Blurring

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 10, 2007 into Tips & Tricks

    A very simple technique that shows you how to transform your text without getting that annoying blurring effect: just convert your text to a path and transform the path!

  112. Screencast: Realistic Water Droplets

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 6, 2007 into Fun

    This video screencast will show you how to create realistic-looking water droplets in the GIMP.

  113. Screencast: LAB Color Boost

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 4, 2007 into Retouching

    Learn how to boost the color in your photographs by decomposing them into LAB and playing with the levels.

  114. Gimp versus Photoshop

    Posted by kasrak on Mar 2, 2007 into Article

    An interesting article that examines the differences between Photoshop and GIMP. Also has links to some useful GIMP plugins at the bottom.

  115. Orton Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 28, 2007 into Special Effects

    Having an overexposed layer blurred and blended with the original photograph will give you the Orton effect. Learn how to do it.

  116. Adding Tattoos to People

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 27, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to add tattoos to the subjects of your photographs by using the displace tool.

  117. Luminosity Masking: The Light & Dark Side

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 25, 2007 into Retouching

    This tutorial will show you how to use luminosity masking to recover lost highlight and shadow detail in your photographs.

  118. Realistic Explosions

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 24, 2007 into Special Effects

    Here's a GIMP tutorial that shows you how to create a great realistic explosion that works well for abstract images.

  119. 61 Different Brushes

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 23, 2007 into Download

    Further feed your hunger of brushes by getting these packs!

  120. How to Create a Star Field

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 21, 2007 into Tips & Tricks

    Learn how to make you very own star field form scratch in the GIMP.

  121. The Making of an Egg

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 19, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to use the "Map Object" and "Curve Bend" filters of the GIMP to create an egg shell.

  122. 1100 Brushes

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 17, 2007 into Download

    A package of 1100 brushes for the GIMP!

  123. Basic Photo Retouching

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 17, 2007 into Retouching

    A few pointers on how you can enhance and retouch just about any photo using the GIMP.

  124. GIMP Fortune Cookies

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 16, 2007 into Other

    A collection of bite-sized GIMP tips on the GIMP website's wiki. A good read for beginners and advanced users alike; you never know, you just mind learn something new!

  125. Fake Tilt Shift

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 16, 2007 into Special Effects

    Learn how to create a fake tilt shift effect on your photos to make them look like miniature models.

  126. Baby Steps with the GIMP

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 15, 2007 into Getting Started

    A tutorial that gets you on your feet with the GIMP by guiding step-by-step through the process of building a web banner.

  127. Lomography

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 15, 2007 into Special Effects

    Learn how to simulate lomography in the GIMP!

  128. Stylish Text

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 14, 2007 into Other

    Learn how to create the shiny, outlined text style associated with "Web 2.0".

  129. Using Multiple Exposures in Photography

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 12, 2007 into Article

    A very in-depth tutorial that covers all aspects of using multiple exposures in the GIMP: including setting up the shot, creating translucent objects, removing and overlaying transient objects, controlling lighting, blending exposures and more.

  130. Creating Snow Flakes

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 11, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how the IFS Compose plug-in works by playing with it to create a snow flake.

  131. Fractal Backgrounds

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 11, 2007 into Special Effects

    This short how-to describes how to make a simple and yet visually appealing background for your computer in very little time with very little skill.

  132. How to Create Fireworks

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 10, 2007 into Fun

    This tutorial shows how to quickly create some fireworks (and a few other effects) with Gimp, that could easily be reused.

  133. Turning a photo into a Lego mosaic

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 9, 2007 into Fun

    This method is fairly simple, but produces very cool images. A photo is pixelized and then impressed with a pattern of lego pieces which are the same size as a "pixel". Check it out!

  134. Make Your Images Pop Out of the Frame

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 3, 2007 into Special Effects

    Here's how to make a neat effect to make it look like the subject of a photo is popping out of the background.

  135. Flame Fractals

    Posted by kasrak on Feb 2, 2007 into Special Effects

    Learn how to create an awesome-looking abstract fractal using the GIMP's Flame filter.

  136. How to Change Eye Color

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 28, 2007 into Fun

    Ever wondered what someone would look like if they had green, blue, brown or even orange eyes? Learn how to change the eye color of the subjects in your photos!

  137. How to Create Soap Bubbles

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 28, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to make realistic-looking (soap) bubbles in the GIMP!

  138. Animated Rain Effect

    Posted by kasrak on Jan 24, 2007 into Fun

    Learn how to creat