There a few approaches you might take to learning GIMP. Check them all out and then decide for yourself.
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The GIMP Site offers the following tutorials for free. They range from [Beginner | Intermediate | Expert | Photo Editing | Web | Script Authoring].




After you get a good feel for GIMP you might want to attempt the following projects:
Editing Photos - Visit Photo Edit Directions Then Right click and download each picture. Use photo editing skills to make necessary fixes.

1gimprocks.jpg
1gimprocks.jpg
2gimpnight_garden.jpg
2gimpnight_garden.jpg
3gimpriver.jpg
3gimpriver.jpg
4gimplobby.jpg
4gimplobby.jpg
5gimpcharelston.jpg
5gimpcharelston.jpg
6gimpchicago.jpg
6gimpchicago.jpg
7gimpatlanta.jpg
7gimpatlanta.jpg
8gimproller_coaster.jpg
8gimproller_coaster.jpg


**Picture Mock Up** - Create a mock picture of a fictional event. First, practice using the directions linked left and the pictures included below. Try and make your own mock up with the following photographs or take your own photographs. The dinosaur is just a dollar store dinosaur against a red background.
(The last shot is soneone's final .)

1block_lake_mich.jpg
1block_lake_mich.jpg
2loch_mountain.jpg
2loch_mountain.jpg
3_loch_dino.jpg
3_loch_dino.jpg
4loch_lochness.jpg
4loch_lochness.jpg


Or, you may want to begin your own creations with GIMP.

Have fun learning more about GIMP!
You might just want to learn more about GIMP and be sure to download it at home. Learn about its features and look over its user manual. Take a look at these commonly asked questions.