Good Linux art tutorials

[DeadPenguin]

I am looking for good tutorials for Gimp 2.2.

I would like to learn:
1. How to make a decent avatar.
2. How to make a decent signature.
3. How to make decent wallpaper.

I can do all of these in Gimp, but my results have been of very poor quality.
I can't figure out how to import pictures and integrate them with my background.

I have been reading Adobe Photoshop tutorials and trying my best to do the same in Gimp.

Any help...or advice..or pointing in the right direction is appreciated.

Regards,
Blair

[arcanistherogue]

*tag*.

Sorry, I have no links, but I am in the exact same boat as you. I have used PS alot, and I want to learn to use GIMP like I do PS.

Also, I accidentally got the layer menu to dissapear (the window that manages the layers), how would i get this back?

I am on KDE by the way.

<_< sorry for semi-hijacking your topic

[Jason-X]

Here's some links that should get you started:

http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/
http://gimp-savvy.com/BOOK/
http://gug.sunsite.dk/
http://www.tigert.com/gimp/
http://www.gimpguru.org/
http://docs.gimp.org/en/
http://www.gimptalk.com/

I noticed the last link (gimptalk) had sone tutorials on avatars and signatures.

Hope these help :)

[nickless]

nice :D

http://www.gimps.de/

[DeadPenguin]

Thank you for the great links.
This is one very good step in my migration from Windows eXPlode to linux.

Regards,
Blair

[xmastree]

Also, I accidentally got the layer menu to dissapear (the window that manages the layers), how would i get this back?File>Dialogs>Layers

Once you've done it that way, you'll see that Ctrl-L also opens the layer panel. :cool:

If you're into creating graphics, take a look at my thread about raytracing. (http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=37666) You might want to give that a go, it can produce some amazing images:

http://www.xmastree.34sp.com/ubuntu/ubuntuanim.gif

[subc]

File>Dialogs>Layers

Once you've done it that way, you'll see that Ctrl-L also opens the layer panel. :cool:

If you're into creating graphics, take a look at my thread about raytracing. (http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=37666) You might want to give that a go, it can produce some amazing images:

http://www.xmastree.34sp.com/ubuntu/ubuntuanim.gif
thanks all for the great links.
im also new to ubuntu and the whole linux issue, and i need to get my skills up to my PS level now (inter-advanced).