GIMP work Saturday 12/28/2013

Hi All

I have done GIMP work in the past, and I read a few tutorials on it.  This morning, I decided to take chance and try out a project using a one of the tutorials on Gimpchat. Click this link http://gimpchat.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=5148 for the tutorial section.

The tutorial I used made the initial starfield but first placing a layer of black, then adding a layer of white, changing the mode to dissolve and lowering the opacity to 1.0.  I also added a layer of blue and adjusted the opacity for both the white and the blue.

The cloud layer I used normal mode on a fuzzy brush, but I lowered the opacity.

The planet on the lower right, I created previously using another tutorial. I don't remember the link for it, but when I find it again, I will post it.

Enjoy!

More experiments.

Pixlr Spacescene1

I am using PixLr from Google Drive for this one.  The app does not render gradient flare like Gimp does, but as you can see, you can render some effects with it.


Here is one I did a few minutes ago, using the same application; I discovered a few new tricks with PixLr that  allows for  a few more effects and using more layers.  While you don't have the gradient flare option, you can can use the gradient tool to mimic a nearby star.

To make the clouds, I created a new layer, then I used the painting tool with the scatter and diffuse options.  I also changed the opacity to a about 20 something.   After that, I used gaussian blur to give it more of a "cloud" appearance.

This one I did a few minutes ago: Just playing with gradient light to see what effects I can get.

BTW, Merry Christmas everyone!

Doodles using Pixlr from Google

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Trying out a new app from google called Pixlr:  it has functions that are similar to GIMP and perhaps some other photo editing apps.  As long as you have a Google account, you can access it anywhere from any computer, as it is part of Google Drive.

Here is one pic I drew using that that application;  I decided to take my wife's advice and draw the features first and then shape the face later using smudge tool.

Still more to come of course, I will keep everyone posted

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Mtpaint Sci Fi

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I have always been fascinated by sci fi art even when I was a kid;  I even used to have my mom purchase books for me just based on the front cover.  As a result, I started drawing sci fi art.

Here is another project I working on using Mtpaint.  This one I doing for my Mom for her third book in the Alien series. This one is only partly finished and I need to have some more discussions with her before this one is completed.

Dneiper Don

I used about 3 layers for the snow and the trees and about 4 layers for the stars and the planet.  The nebula(or galaxy) I did in another layer by using the "speckling brush" using lots of colors, then applying a gaussian blur to the layer.

For the planet, I used the circle tool with a gradient; then I used the speckling brush again with various colors.  Lastly, I used the smudge tool to give it a blend.

For info on my Mom and her books, please click this link Norma Druid
Enjoy!

Red2

This is an experiment I did with mtpaint called red2.

I am currently using mtpaint because it takes up less of my system resources the either Inkscape or GIMP, although I will use those at a later date.

I used 4 layers in this pic, with the first one being the background layer with a gradient tool.  The other 3 layers were added afterwards.  I did adjust the opacity on them.

Incidentally, for more info on Mtpaint, please consult the Mtpaint handbook @ mtpaint.sourceforge.net/handbook/en_GB/chap_00.html.

I am still consulting it as a reference.




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Artwork Blog

Hi All

I am at it again; I am attempting some digital art using things link GIMP, Inkscape, MyPaint and MTpaint.  I am currently using Slitaz linux on my desktop now.

I will post again with some doodles when I can.

Thanx for popping by!

PatrickXFCE