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Photo Noir with GIMP

20 March 2008 by kristarella

My brother asked me if I knew how to create a sort of film noir effect for a photograph. The example he showed me was essentially a couple of people silhouettes with a lot of fog. So, I attempted to create a similar effect in my hallway. This is how I did it using the […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics, Photos, Tutorials

Fun with fireworks in GIMP

12 March 2008 by kristarella

Since writing an introduction to the GIMP I’ve been asked to write some short tutorials for the GIMP, which I’d love to do. However, this article is more of a demonstration than a tutorial. Demonstrating the program layout and hopefully a taste of how powerful this software can be. Rather than following step-by-step, I hope […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics, Photography, Photos, Tutorials

GIMP Intro

8 March 2008 by kristarella

LaurenMarie, owner of Creative Curio, kindly asked me to write a post for her blog about GIMP, which has been published today. This GIMP introduction is really just an overview of some of the tools, which I’ll be expanding on in the weeks to come. 😀

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics, Photos Tagged With: free, Free Software

UFRaw User Guide

16 January 2008 by kristarella

Just a quick note about dealing with RAW photos with open source software. I recently realised that my camera shoots RAW (in the Nikon .nef format), so I want to learn how to use this format. The version of GIMP that I downloaded from Wilbur loves Apple already includes the UFRaw plugin. So when I […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Technology Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools, websites

How to choose and use brushes

7 December 2007 by kristarella

After compiling a list of GIMP and Photoshop brushes, Lauren Marie and Pelf said they’d like some tips on choosing and using brushes. I linked to some instructions on installing brushes at the time. Now I’m going to give a run-down of how I use choose and use brushes. If you’re already experienced in brushing […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics, Tutorials Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools, websites

24 Sweet Brushes for GIMP and Photoshop

18 November 2007 by kristarella

I originally had the impression, when I started playing with digital art, that brushes were a cheap alternative to creating images completely on your own creativity and skill. However, liberal use of brushes can be beautiful or disastrous (if you don’t have an eye for their application) and they can be a source of inspiration […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools

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A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying t A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying to paint ❤️💚💙

#watercolor #watercolour #christmas
I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! S I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! So glad my friend asked me to make some cards for our church helpers, because it set me on a roll!
#watercolor #watercolour #christmas #christmascards #watercolorcards
Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Title Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Titles! I was a sub for @jamesxuereb.me in the Blue Flame Dragons thanks to his sprained ankle; we won first round and came fourth overall!
I did a bunch of judging and officiating, which was really good.
I didn’t place in my individual events, but had a very fun final round of kumite (sparring).

#gkrkarate #karate
More stamping tonight. Even better than last night More stamping tonight. Even better than last night’s!
Did some stamping this evening. Love it! I wish I’d done some pages in other ink colours before I dismantled the stamps 😂
Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit the @legocertifiedstores_anz Wicked display!
#wicked #lego #afol #sydney
A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample ca A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample cards. It’s going to be for mini paintings and collages. Sometimes it’s nice to start with a colour rather than a blank white page!
A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel Smith and Schminke Horodam watercolours. So soothing! I love some of the granulating colours!
#watercolours
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