i started with gimp last week and everything was working perfect. try using it today (i changed no settings) and i am having the problem below.

i am trying to draw a straight line both horizontal and vertical with the pencil. the horizontal line comes out prefect same color all the way across. however the vertical line starts out the same color as horizontal line but gradually changes colors and then when i draw another line from the end of the vertical line the color is completely different than the one i have selected. i need to figure out how and why this is happening cause i need the line to be the same solid color no fading to a new color.

wish i knew how to post a screen shot to so everyone can see the issue.

thanks for the tip. i made the changes you suggested and it is still doing the gradient thing. i have tried googling gradient and no one can explain why i have gradient "off" and it is still doing the gradient thing. it is as if gimp has a mind of it's own. will try deleting and reinstalling gimp one last time then i will delete for good and try another program.

You ought to be able to upload a screenshot at the bottom of the screen when you are typing a message...it says choose file, add the file, then submit post