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://gimp-tutorials.net/

http://gimpology.com/

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!