help with Gimp

Extremely Average

hi i was wondering if anyone knows a good tutorial i could read for Gimp, i dont really know how to use it properly and some hope would really go appreciated thanks.

Atheraal

What sorts of things do you want to learn how to do with it?

Do you have experience with Photoshop or any similar program?

Extremely Average

i have basically no experience i could just do with something that could help me out with the whole thing really, like i dont know how to use layers so i do them all in one. I am pretty new at using computers for more than just games really but really want to learn because drawing is something that i really enjoy.

zerzhul

I don't have any personal experience, but from what I've read from other "how can I learn this program" threads, the key is figuring out specific things you want to do first, then finding tutorials or lessons on how to do those specific things in said program. Mainly because the programs are vast and have so many features/options that learning the entire thing is a bit cumbersome and unrealistic.

Figgy

Pretty much this. Except I will add that you need to explore each tool as you use it, at least a bit. Don't just follow tutorials step by step mindlessly.

Atheraal

So you mainly want to use it for drawing? Do you have a stylus/tablet?

ihmmy

you may also want to look at paint.net... it's a bit simpler, but significantly easier to pick up. Does less, but I find it buttloads easier to learn with

Extremely Average

yes i have a tablet and its for drawing yes i have a wacom bamboo pen and thank you for the tips i will search google more

and i will check that paint one out too thanks