>The 2 example labels are exactly what I need to do. I'm amazed what >you were able to do with my PDF and the other example is really good. > >I've never used a layer mask and I read the layer mask tutorial and it >all makes sense. What I'm not getting is what constitutes a large >fuzzy brush. Which tool do I use? I see all these brushes on the >bottom right, but none of them are named fuzzy brush. > > I've tried ones that I thought were it, but nothing is working like >your example. I see that when I choose a brush on the bottom right >that all the parameters show up in the left side area. Even in your >example, I haven't been able to even come close to duplicating what >you did. I love the soft transition from clouds to face. Like she's >floating inside a cloud - perfect. > >You said a black to white circular gradient fades out the edges. >This sounds just right and I see on the bottom right where I can >choose brushes or gradients and there are so many to choose. Which one >do I choose? The ones I've tried didn't work too well. > >Sorry to be such a newbie on this, but can you explain a little better >for a novice? I sure appreciate and am in awe of your immense >knowledge and experience.
A couple of screenshots that might help. The stock Gimp 'fuzziest' brush is Hardness 025 Sized according to image. Use the 'fuzzy' edge around the perimeter. For a more regular effect, paint in straight lines - Click beginning - hold shift key down - click end of line. The thing about layer masks are they are non-destructive. Make a mistake, paint it out. The x key swapping FG/BG makes this very easy. When it comes to gradients, it really does depend on the image, but a shaped gradient follows the layer edges, Use Black to transparent gradient then toggle the reverse icon. In Gimp 2.10 the gradient can be adjusted on canvas. In the example, I would follow up with the fuzzy brush again this time inside to boost the opacity of the subject. All sorts of things, best way is experiment. Attachments: * https://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/1157/original/mask01.jpg * https://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/1158/original/mask02.jpg -- rich404 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) _______________________________________________ gimp-user-list mailing list List address: gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
