Newbie to Gimp

ANTOC · **Joined:** May 29, 2012 **Posts:** 2

I say I'm a newbie to Gimp although I've had it for years. I think it's better to say I'm new to trying to create art with gimp, since I've only used it for basic things. I'm an author and have really gotten tired of the book covers offered out there and decided to learn how to make my own. I have photoshop elements and Blender both of which are so out of area of understanding that I decided to make Gimp my main focus.

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Erisian · **Posted:** Tue May 29, 2012 10:24 am **(#2)**

Hi. Welcome to GC. :welcome

Book cover design is something that I've considered before now. Blender is incredibly complex to learn because it has absolutely everything in it to take you from your basic primitve right through boning, colouring and texturing your model to animating it and even has a game engine. Gimp is child's play by comparison. Don't ever think any question is too basic - if you want to know something, just ask.

merrak · **Posted:** Tue May 29, 2012 11:45 am **(#3)**

Welcome to GC! It looks like you and I may have a little bit in common - having started with GIMP for the same reason. (Although, I'm purely a hobbyist writer and artist).

GIMP is certainly a powerful tool for creating original artwork. If you haven't seen our GIMP Art forum, it may be worth looking through. There's a large variety of work in there, and should give you a good idea of what sorts of things GIMP is capable of when it comes to creating artwork from scratch.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16200

Welcome to Gimp Chat.

Draconian · **Posted:** Tue May 29, 2012 4:42 pm **(#5)**

Welcome to GC, ANTOC. Lots of friendly folks here and like Erisian said, don't be a fraid to jump in or ask anything. Happy Gimping!

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

Welcome aboard Antoc, enjoy

lacertile · **Joined:** Dec 07, 2011 **Posts:** 102

GIMP is a very powerful tool. If you need assistance with your project, I'm sure many of the fine folks on this forum could give you some pointers.

obk-captain · **Joined:** Jun 02, 2012 **Posts:** 1

Hi all
I moved from the "dark side" (CS, by the way...) I don't like to seek behind the curtains to obtain the magic numbers.
I'm 63 years old* and I like to improve everyday
*still working
I live in Madrid and my mother tongue isn't the english (but I can understand)
And, of course, I'm Yacht Ocean Master
Cheers and kisses for hers

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

to Gimp Chat obk-captain

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16200

Welcome to Gimp Chat obk-captain.

GnuTux · **Posted:** Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:44 am **(#11)**

Welcome

Erisian · **Posted:** Sat Jun 02, 2012 3:34 pm **(#12)**

Hi obk-captain. Welcome to GC.

Barbie · **Joined:** Oct 07, 2011 **Posts:** 180

I am a beginner (and did not create this animation below) but there are many advanced Gimp Users here to help you.

Draconian · **Posted:** Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:08 am **(#14)**

Welcome aboard obk-captain! I'm 63 myself and lovin' it. Glad to have you with us.