Gimp Abstract Signature Tutorial Brushes required

[coolcat50 0]

In this tutorial I will be showing you how to make a abstract signature in GIMP. I have a lot of images for this so bear with the loading time.

 

First, you need to make a new image. I think 400x100px is a good signature size. I used these settings.

 

You should have a blank white canvas. We will start out our sig by brushing up a quick background. I came out with this:

 

Next, we will make a new layer. We will do more brushing on this layer. I used these settings:

 

Start brushing with a different brush set. I ended up with this:

 

Select your first brushed layer, then proceed.

 

Ok, we have our brushing done, now to get the color. We will be using Color Balance which can be found under Color. A window like this should pop up:

Mix around with the colors a bit and make it look cool.

 

Next you want to select your second layer. You want to colorize this one. I used these settings:

 

I ended up with this color scheme:

 

Next you will want to make a new layer to darken the colors. Fill the layer with a dark color like dark green and use the Layer filters to make it blend. I used this color:

 

After messing with the effects and selecting one. I came up with this:

 

Next we will load up our render. I am using a Falco Lombarde render.

 

Place the render wherever you want and get it positioned right. I have this:

 

Next, we want to blend our render into the background. I will be using opacity to blend it in. I am setting my opacity for the render to about 80. It looks like this:

 

Ok, now we need to make a border. First, create a new layer. I used these settings:

 

Next we want to make a border as a selection. Go to Select -> Select All. Then go to Select -> Shrink. This will let you shrink your selection.

I used these settings for shrink:

 

Next, you want to invert the selection. Go to Select -> Invert. This will make the selection be a border. Now you want to color in the selection.

I used the gradient tool. Here is what I came up with for the border:

 

Next, we will add text. Pick a font and add some text. I used a small size with a fancy font. I ended up with this:

 

Now save it as an XCF file for future editing and as PNG for use as a sig. Here is the final product:

 

Thank you for reading my tutorial and good luck. Don't feel shy to mess around with GIMP. That is how I did this.

Edited February 18, 2008 by coolcat50 (see edit history)

[t3jem 0]

Sweet, I've been thinking about making my own banner for my website and since I use linux I have GIMP and don't want to install photoshop, thanks for the tutorial, definitly gave me some help in some of the techniques to use.

[tricky77puzzle 0]

Sometimes, if you don't want to opacity-blend effects, and you want your person/caricature to stand out in different-than-original colours, you can use different render options like Multiply, Grain extract, or Saturation.Just a thought...

[dcskataboy 0]

Thanks for the tutorial. I am using it to my me a sig for Xisto forums. it is a great tutorial and you explained it very well. thanks

[karlosantana 0]

Ok what do you think of this as a first? Remember it's a first so dont be harsh (please!!!)

It's a gift to evolke, I kinda didnt know where to start, so, I started with Evo- The prodest of noobs! na guys be nice to her! Shes awesome!

Remember it's my first!

Karlos

[Inhuman 0]

Nice tutorial. Here's a gif I made in GIMP. I don't remember everything I did, but I do remember making 2 seperate animations and manually pasting one over the other....not fun.

[iGuest 3]

How to place render in the background?

Gimp Abstract Signature Tutorial

 

Ok,now I know how to make siggys but I still did'nt understand that you did you place a render in the background.I thougt to cut it but did'nt work.Can you tell me Please.

 

-reply by Tom collins

[iGuest 3]

How did u place the render?

Gimp Abstract Signature Tutorial

 

Replying to coolcat50How did you place the render in the background I did'nt understand.Can you tell me Please??

 

-question by Tom collins

[iGuest 3]

Dude you need a lot of work done1. The render doens't blend2.You need to make a better background(for that sig use a red background)3. Use some C4D'sBut don't worry for the rest it's goodBtw I'm a gfxer 2So I know these things~me2hack-reply by Me2Hack

[iGuest 3]

Replying to iGuest~you get the render~pick the magic wand~pull it from top to bottem (pressed in)~then it is selected~Press Ctrl X~go to your sig~press Ctrl V ~and voila~me2hack