Making $1000 Pictures For Free – With GIMP
There are a lot of websites out there that are truly amazing. Some provide a specific purpose like simulations or videos of a scientific concept. The internet is overflowing with these sites and many of them are excellent.
What I like to find, however, are the programs out there that can be used as tools to create something. And if the price is right (and FREE is the right price), then I am really interested. That is why I would like to introduce a little program that I think all of you future artists should have at your disposal. I give you… GIMP!
Have you ever wondered how to create a picture with your head on another person’s body, or place your family photo on the surface of the moon?
If you have, then you must try out GIMP. Having worked with some of the high-dollar picture editors before, I can say that GIMP is much more user-friendly. Best of all, the number of online tutorials for this program are amazing! Here are three that I found with a simple search for “gimp tutorials”:
http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/
Oh yeah. Did I mention that GIMP is completely free?!?!
You would pay over $1000 for imaging software for what GIMP can do for free! The volunteers who have worked hard on this program since 1996 are doing something right. That is for certain. I hope you will check it out. If you have an inspiring artist in your home or classroom and money is tight (go figure) then check out GIMP.
Please read some of the reviews for GIMP and download your copy today!
Dear Mr. Q,
I am a grandmother who is homeschooling my grandson who is 11years old (5th grade). We just started this year because our school had a homeschool program whose value was hard to ignore. My grandson was doing “OK” in a small rural school in Soquel, CA but I as an ex-software engineer wanted much more for him. My daughter has given me the privelege of allowing me to homeschool him and I want to tell you that your incredible science programs have made our life SO much richer. We started out with your free Classical Science program and in 2 months decided to purchase the next level, Earth Sciences. Both my grandson and I are totally smitten with these programs, so much more fun (the key to learning) and just packed full of simple, yet extremely fun information. We are eternally grateful to you and your quest to supply these wonderful children with the best there is to offer. We can’t thank you enough.
We have told all our friends in the public school that are struggling (or not) what a great resource your website is. May you live a long and prosperous existence with you coffee and bacon
of which I enjoy also.
Regards, JoAnn Pohorsky
Aw shucks….
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am truly grateful that “my little project” I started a few years ago has had such an impact. But honestly, it is the day-to-day work you spend with your family that demands a much greater respect. My hat is off to you and your family for what you are doing for the next generation. Keep up the great work!