So like, I want to learn how to GFX.

So like, I should go download GIMP from the official site and stuff, but I want to learn how to use it good otherwise there's no point. Anyone got like any tips at all?

Be yourself, don't use filters as much as you think you should, layers are your friend, yadayada.

GIMP isn't as user friendly as people make it out to be, and I think it kind of sucks, but that could just be me xD

I use Photoshop. Much better. And much more pricey.

well I cba to buy photoshop and I don't pirate, so I'll stick with GIMP for now. Also the best way to find stuff out on GIMP is just to screw around, right?

As a self-taught gimper I wish you the best of luck.

Welche wrote:As a self-taught gimper I wish you the best of luck.

so I guess it's best to simply make a completely blue/red/pink/green background and just mess around to find stuff out?

I'm self taught for the most part, but tutorials help. A lot.

I could go to the black market and find you a free Photoshop with everything.

But you're Shard and you can pay for one

Photoshop portables are amazing, I stated out with them and made some amazing shit.
I bought the entire Abode collection, so w/e.

Completely what Cirno said, but filters can be so much fun.
Play around with crap and it also depends on what you really want to learn about GFX.

Emrakul wrote:Photoshop portables are amazing, I stated out with them and made some amazing shit.
I bought the entire Abode collection, so w/e.

Completely what Cirno said, but filters can be so much fun.
Play around with crap and it also depends on what you really want to learn about GFX.

mostlu tags and whatnot tbh.

Look at tutorial to get started, many of them are great for beginners. Gimp may not be the best program, but can do wonders.

so like, do you have any tutorials to suggest?

http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/246980-cr-hq-a-tutorial-to-tags-art-and-other-stuff/

It will teach you the basics that go into every tag. Search some on Google afterwards to see a couple random styles.

Last Chance wrote:http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/246980-cr-hq-a-tutorial-to-tags-art-and-other-stuff/

It will teach you the basics that go into every tag. Search some on Google afterwards to see a couple random styles.

I think my head just exploded x_x

Hopefully this would help a little more.
http://th03.deviantart.net/fs32/PRE/f/2008/196/d/f/Basic_Sig_Making_Elements_by_GFXBB.png

Emrakul wrote:Hopefully this would help a little more.
http://th03.deviantart.net/fs32/PRE/f/2008/196/d/f/Basic_Sig_Making_Elements_by_GFXBB.png

that was much more understandable for me, thanks. Also where do you get GIMP? I could like google it, but I'm a bit lazy.

Glad I could help.
Here is the link for gimp http://www.gimp.org/

Deviant Art is a great place for tutorials and resources, also, check around some gfx forums, you'll find a lot of gfx help there.

Dragonic Shardlord wrote:So like, I should go download GIMP from the official site and stuff, but I want to learn how to use it good otherwise there's no point. Anyone got like any tips at all?

Don't over analyze it, art is what you make it to be. Tuts are great, but experimenting with the program you go with is key. Also practice a lot, even when you don't feel like it because eventually you'll grow fond of it and if you enjoy making art it'll be worth it in the long run.

Cirno wrote:Be yourself, don't use filters as much as you think you should, layers are your friend, yadayada.

GIMP isn't as user friendly as people make it out to be, and I think it kind of sucks, but that could just be me xD

I use Photoshop. Much better. And much more pricey.

If you aren't planning to go pro, just stick with gimp. I'm a 4 year gimp vet and I still use it even though I have cs6.

No program will be user friendly at first mind you, if you devote the proper amount of time into one however you will soon grow accustomed to it.

Overall; Don't ask so many questions, just do it.