If using nvidia graphics then possibly this is related to compiz bug #1072206
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Studio Bugs, which is subscribed to gimp in Ubuntu. Matching subscriptions: Ubuntu Studio Bugs https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1371928 Title: Main window content fully transparent Status in gimp package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: Sometimes when I launch Gimp, the main window is fully transparent with the exception of the normal frame (title bar, buttons, ...). The only way to fix the problem is to exit and restart Gimp. Ubutun 14.04 LTS To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gimp/+bug/1371928/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntustudio-bugs Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntustudio-bugs More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp

