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

Hi All

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

Thanx for popping by!