2D Idea Cosmo Tutorial-Illustration and Painting with GIMP


Original image as rendered with POVray. This tutorial is written with steps designed for Corel PhotoPaint. However the same technique is also applicable to PhotoShop and GIMP.
Step 1 Create a duplicate of the original image Next, go to Image , Transform and apply Threshold to the duplicated image of the original.. You should get something similar to the image on the right (>>>>).	Image after manipulating Threshold
Step 2 Go to Filters, Blur and Apply *Gaussian Blur* to the duplicate You should get something similar to the image on the right (>>>>).	Image after manipulating Gaussian Blur
Step 3 Go to Image, Adjust, Brightness-Contrast-Intensity to manipulate the duplicate until the desired result is achieved.. You should get something similar to the image on the right (>>>>). Next, we need to copy the edited duplicate. Apply Select All to the duplicate, go to Edit and select Copy.	Image after manipulating Brightness-Contrast-Intensity

Step 4

Select all of the original image.

Next, go to Edit, Paste, Paste into selection...
This will place the copied manipulated duplicate in a new layer that is accurately aligned with the original image

New Layer created

Step 5

On the Layer Rollup, change Merge Mode to Screen....

Where necessary, adjust the opacity of the Top layer to achieve the right balance.

Flatten and combine the layers.

Selecting Screen Merge Mode

The Final Image

The final image now have a ' classier' look as compared to the original, complete with soft atmospheric mood... If you do not have a 2D image editing program you can download the GIMP for free (which is almost as powerful as PhotoShop !!!) from www.gimp.org

the original image...

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