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launok
 Post subject: Newbie from South Africa
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:17 pm  (#1) 
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Dear all,

Well, first I must admit that GIMP is not installed (yet) on my computer, but after I have seen so many great plugins and brushes things will change now. It first started when I was searching for cake icing brushes for PSP but couldn't find any and saw great icing brushes at DeviantArt for Gimp. Then I made my own for PSP but saw more and more other lovely goodies for Gimp and decided to join in. So, this means that I have no idea how Gimp works but then I had to learn PSP too and even 3D programs which I have learned. If I can manage Daz Studio, Bryce, etc (3D), surely I can manage Gimp too. :yes

OK ... now to introduce myself! :hehe I am a 58-year old woman, and a retiree (pensioner) since end 2010. I have much to learn but 2D & 3D is what I am most interested in. I have worked for years in an admin environment at a university, but finally can do the things I most love ... creative arts! :paint I also draw and paint but not as much as doing computer arts. You can have a glimpse of my work at my blog when I have completed my profile as I was asked to remove the url from this message ... sorry! EDIT - My Blog: Launok Creations

Unfortunately, most of the freebies are done in PSP but saved as .png and hopefully should work in other art editor programs too.

How did I finally end up here? I was searching for embroidery presets and find some good ones today by Lyle and the embroidery stitcher for Gimp. My aim is to make scrapbook elements with a "sewing" appeal. I still look for more such as (2D): laces, crochets, knits, appliques, quilts and others. I have made for instance an alphabet with fringe effects (freebie) and a biscuit alpha (also free) from my own font quite some years ago. I was to complete the font as it's caps only. But font making is not easy and I have never get that far to do the small letters and numbers/symbols. I can't even remember where I have stored the font file ... somewhere on the many disks I have together with the font making program. :oops: EDIT: Can't fill my profile in either at this point as I have to post more times. OK, now my profile seems to be up! :)

Well, this is all I can say at the moment. You must all take care! :)

Kind regards,

Laura


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lylejk
 Post subject: Re: Newbie from South Africa
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:20 pm  (#2) 
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I do expect some good GIMP creations from your soon Laura. Again, welcome to GIMPChat. :)

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launok
 Post subject: Re: Newbie from South Africa
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:31 pm  (#3) 
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lylejk wrote:
I do expect some good GIMP creations from your soon Laura. Again, welcome to GIMPChat. :)


Thanks Lyle!
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Erisian
 Post subject: Re: Newbie from South Africa
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:36 pm  (#4) 
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Welcome to Gimp Chat Laura.
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launok
 Post subject: Re: Newbie from South Africa
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:54 pm  (#5) 
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Erisian wrote:
Welcome to Gimp Chat Laura.


Thank you Erisian. :)
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:57 pm  (#6) 
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Welcome to the board, Laura.
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launok
 Post subject: Re: Newbie from South Africa
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 2:09 pm  (#7) 
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mackenzieh wrote:
Welcome to the board, Laura.


Mackenzieh, thank you! :)
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Erisian
 Post subject: Re: Newbie from South Africa
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 2:47 pm  (#8) 
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I might be wrong but I believe you have now posted at least 5 posts and I think that entitles you to post that URL.
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launok
 Post subject: Re: Newbie from South Africa
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:39 pm  (#9) 
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Erisian, url and profile are both now up! :)
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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from South Africa
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:48 pm  (#10) 
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launok wrote:
Erisian, url and profile are both now up! :)

Lovely! You've got some interesting stuff on your blog. I've bookmarked it so I can have a proper look later.
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AnMal
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launok: welcome to gimp chat :)! i'll have to take a look at your stuff, i'm curious.

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Welcome to Gimp Chat. :)

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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from South Africa
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Wellcome Laura.

It's good to see people from my continent here.
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Welcome to Gimp Chat Laura

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launok
 Post subject: Re: Newbie from South Africa
PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:53 am  (#15) 
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Thank you for all the welcomes! Great to be here. :)
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:48 pm  (#18) 
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Your works at your blog are very nice. Welcome to GC, Laura.

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