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. This free software is a powerful tool to make digital art, web graphics, and edit photos. It has many of the features and capabilities of Adobe Photoshop and other expensive programs.

GIMP 2.6.11

Current Stable Version
Released October 4, 2010
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GIMP Homepage

At GIMP.org you can download the program, try development snapshot versions, and get news about development.

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GIMP 2.6 Video Tutorial: Basics

Video tutorial by XDTeamDX at YouTube. It demonstrates some of the features of the program.
GIMP tutorial "Basics"
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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

The GIMP, an image editor whose power and ease-of- more...0 points

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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  • Megz-e Oct 2, 2010 @ 3:51 am | delete
    I'm new at this, only one lens so far. I downloaded GIMP and your lens is a great resource.
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  • maxbrundie Dec 31, 2009 @ 6:13 am | delete
    I've had Gimp for awhile, and it helps that I've used versions of Photoshop, and Paintshop Pro. Now I have Inkscape, open source too, and I'm trying to learn how to use them together. Nice links, you got here.
  • Donita_Marie Oct 29, 2009 @ 10:17 pm | delete
    Really like your site, and your tutorial. I a Gimper that's still learning, thanks for the help!
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