Drawing and Painting with GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

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Starting with GIMP

This is a collection of GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) tutorials and resources to help even non-artists express creativity and enjoy drawing and painting images.

Become an Artist with GIMP 

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is an open source (free to everyone) graphic creation and editing program. It has many of the features and capabilities of Adobe Photoshop and other expensive programs. Even if you are not a gifted artist you can use the simple tools to find creativity you never knew you had. Have fun making your own art with GIMP.

GIMP 2.6.7

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Released August 14, 2009
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GIMP Video Tutorial: Basic Image Editing 

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Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional) by Akkana Peck

Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional) by Akkana Peck

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GIMP 2 for Photographers: Image Editing with Open Source Software by Klaus Goelker

GIMP 2 for Photographers: Image Editing with Open Source Software by Klaus Goelker

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The Artist's Guide to GIMP Effects: Creative Techniques for Photographers, Artists, and Designers by Michael J. Hammel

The Artist's Guide to GIMP Effects: Creative Techniques for Photographers, Artists, and Designers by Michael J. Hammel

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GIMP Pocket Reference (O'Reilly Pocket Reference Series) by Sven Neumann

GIMP Pocket Reference (O'Reilly Pocket Reference Series) by Sven Neumann

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Sams Teach Yourself GIMP in 24 Hours by Joshua Pruitt, Ramona Pruitt

Sams Teach Yourself GIMP in 24 Hours by Joshua Pruitt, Ramona Pruitt

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