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Photo Noir with GIMP

20 March 2008 by kristarella

My brother asked me if I knew how to create a sort of film noir effect for a photograph. The example he showed me was essentially a couple of people silhouettes with a lot of fog. So, I attempted to create a similar effect in my hallway. This is how I did it using the […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics, Photos, Tutorials

Fun with fireworks in GIMP

12 March 2008 by kristarella

Since writing an introduction to the GIMP I’ve been asked to write some short tutorials for the GIMP, which I’d love to do. However, this article is more of a demonstration than a tutorial. Demonstrating the program layout and hopefully a taste of how powerful this software can be. Rather than following step-by-step, I hope […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics, Photography, Photos, Tutorials

GIMP Intro

8 March 2008 by kristarella

LaurenMarie, owner of Creative Curio, kindly asked me to write a post for her blog about GIMP, which has been published today. This GIMP introduction is really just an overview of some of the tools, which I’ll be expanding on in the weeks to come. 😀

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics, Photos Tagged With: free, Free Software

UFRaw User Guide

16 January 2008 by kristarella

Just a quick note about dealing with RAW photos with open source software. I recently realised that my camera shoots RAW (in the Nikon .nef format), so I want to learn how to use this format. The version of GIMP that I downloaded from Wilbur loves Apple already includes the UFRaw plugin. So when I […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Technology Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools, websites

How to choose and use brushes

7 December 2007 by kristarella

After compiling a list of GIMP and Photoshop brushes, Lauren Marie and Pelf said they’d like some tips on choosing and using brushes. I linked to some instructions on installing brushes at the time. Now I’m going to give a run-down of how I use choose and use brushes. If you’re already experienced in brushing […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics, Tutorials Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools, websites

24 Sweet Brushes for GIMP and Photoshop

18 November 2007 by kristarella

I originally had the impression, when I started playing with digital art, that brushes were a cheap alternative to creating images completely on your own creativity and skill. However, liberal use of brushes can be beautiful or disastrous (if you don’t have an eye for their application) and they can be a source of inspiration […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools

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Put up advent calendar… only 5 days late. Hoping Put up advent calendar… only 5 days late. Hoping tomorrow I will flip three top row and catch up on the readings.

Rob Smith preached at our church on Sunday on Isaiah 9, and he said something to the effect of, “they were looking forward to the first advent of the Messaiah, but we look back to his first advent, and look forward to his second.” That added a new dimension to Christmas for me that I don’t often consider.
This Saturday it was so exciting, and humbling, an This Saturday it was so exciting, and humbling, and uplifting (yes, both of those!) to see these—my teachers, training mates, and life mate—achieve their next level of black belt. What a remarkable bunch of humans! 

Thanks Mum & Dad (Nelly & Grampa) for looking after Mark so I could be there!

#gkrkarate
My main reason for cruising the harbour yesterday My main reason for cruising the harbour yesterday was tagging along with @angelashoobert and @dereksamaha on a shoot at Cockatoo Island. So fun! I grabbed a few behind the scenes shots 📷🧡
Getting closer to the main event of my adventures Getting closer to the main event of my adventures yesterday: Cockatoo Island
Part of my adventures yesterday: ferry rides on #s Part of my adventures yesterday: ferry rides on #sydneyharbour
One short day in the Emerald City! The wonderful m One short day in the Emerald City! The wonderful music of @wickedinoz is still running through my head. Defying Gravity gave me chills! 🧹💚

It was also nice to come home to a toddler very happy to see me, and fascinated by my red lips! 😆💋

#wickedmusical #defygravity 
#marksymonds
Mark had his very first bus ride today! We went in Mark had his very first bus ride today! We went into the city and checked out the new LEGO store, largest in the world!
Not the easiest in the world to find though! Some champion had put into Google maps that the entrance is via 400 George St, and that it’s in Strand Arcade, neither of which is accurate. The store is in Sydney Arcade (near to, but different from Strand Arcade), and the entrance is on Pitt St. The external signage is tiny from the front; I hope it improves.
We had fun looking at the big builds and great Pick and Build wall!
#lego #legostore #legostoresydney #afol
Happy Halloween! The first photo is my dragon scal Happy Halloween! The first photo is my dragon scales nails to celebrate today 🐉
The rest are some of my favourite manicures over the last year of using the @sistaco nail system.
#sistaco #nailart
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