For an even easier way to crop images in GIMP, use the Selection Tool: 1) Click and drag a selection over the area that you want to remain as your image. 2) From the Image Menu, choose Crop To Selection 3)You now have a quickly cropped picture in GIMP!

In part 1 of this tutorial series on Bezier curves, we learned the basics of using the Bezier tool, also known as the Pen Tool, in Inkscape to create new stroke paths. In part 2 on Bezier curves, we learned how to add several nodes to an existing stroke path, creating a multi-curved arc on [...]

In part 1 of this tutorial series on Bezier curves, we learned the basics of using the Bezier tool, also known as the Pen Tool, in Inkscape to create new stroke paths. In part 2 on Bezier curves, we learned how to add several nodes to an existing stroke path, creating a multi-curved arc on [...]

Very often I find that my cell phone photos have a grey wash to them or they just look flat in color. So, I use the Levels adjustment tool in Gimp to fix them. There’s lots of discussion about what levels are and what they do, etc. but I tend to focus on the practical. [...]

I’m using the opensource Gimp to manipulate and edit my photos these days, and thought I’d put together a short tutorial on how to crop photos. I’m using version 2.4.7 but any 2* version should look the same as my screenshots. Follow the link above to get the latest Gimp download, just click on the [...]

Here’s a vector illustration I doodled last night, titled “Breath Vortex”. I was inspired by listening to the very talented Lara Fabian, international Belgian-Italian singer, singing – Je suis malade in french. She speaks and sings it so heartfelt and emotional that it’s impossible to listen to her and not be moved. Breath. Vortex. ^^Click [...]

In part 1 of this tutorial series on Bezier curves, we learned how to use the Bezier tool, also known as the Pen Tool, in Inkscape to do a basic stroke with one arc, and how to adjust that arc. In part 2 on Bezier curves, we will learn how to add several nodes to [...]

Here’s a little “doodle” that I was working on honing my skills with the Pen Tool aka rockin’ the Bezier Curves: This can be accomplished on the awesome open source software called Inkscape. Works on both Linux and Windows based computers. Don’t let the version number scare you away from this fine illustration tool, it’s [...]

Clean and elegant website for Orlando based interior designer, Barbara Leone for Leone Interiors, Inc. Site was developed in Dreamweaver with Fireworks as the graphics editor. Style elements controlled with CSS. Gallery scripts from gallery.menalto.com.