This class includes an exclusive, 90+ page, GIMP design essentials guide. Includes additional design tips, a place to take notes, project assignment info and more.
Images below are previews of this guide.
37 GIMP Graphic Design Projects
Are you interested in becoming a graphic designer? If so, the one thing you need to get started is a portfolio!
Not sure where to start? No problem. This GIMP graphic design course includes 37 design projects!
Once completed you’ll have a portfolio to show off your design skills
Ready to start your graphic design career? If so, this GIMP graphic design course will help you jump-start your design career.
Start Creating Your Portfolio!
New to GIMP?
Ready to learn GIMP and graphic design by doing actual real-world design projects?
Check this out… after completing the 30+ design projects you’ll have a design portfolio you can use to jump-start your graphic design career.
Oh, and I’ll share my pro design tips for starting your graphic design freelance business by creating your logo, business card and getting your 30+ designs on a free online portfolio site…
…to share and network your skills as a graphic designer!!
No worries, you’ll start off learning the essentials of GMP:
- Layers
- Layer Masks
- and more
Layers are essential for being a creative graphic designer…. and you’ll use layers continuously throughout the class.
Once you complete all 30+ design projects you will have mastered layers!
Also, for GIMP beginners, you’ll learn how to set your resolution for web and print, the difference between RGB and CMYK, how to create custom-sized documents, and more. All things graphic designers should know!
Here is the full list of EVERY design project in this pro tutorial…
37 GIMP Graphic Design Projects
Only $19
- 6 Hrs Premium Tuts
- Lifetime Access
- Ongoing support
- Virtual Classroom {Q&A}
- 37 Projects
- 47 Page PDF Workbook
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
New to GIMP? No worries. We’ll tackle the basics to get you started!
37 GIMP Graphic Design Projects
Ready to learn GIMP and graphic design by doing actual real-world design projects?
Check this out… after completing the 30+ design projects you’ll have a design portfolio you can use to jump-start your graphic design career.
Oh, and I’ll share my pro design tips for starting your graphic design freelance business by creating your logo, business card and getting your 30+ designs on a free online portfolio site…
…to share and network your skills as a graphic designer!!
New to GIMP?
No worries, you’ll start off learning the essentials of GMP:
- Layers
- Layer Masks
- and more
Once you complete all 30+ design projects you will have mastered layers!
Also, for GIMP beginners, you’ll learn how to set your resolution for web and print, the difference between RGB and CMYK, how to create custom-sized documents, and more. All things graphic designers should know!
Here is the full list of EVERY design project in this pro tutorial…
Learn how to edit and retouch photos for better designs.
GIMP Graphic Design Projects 1 – 9
How to properly edit your photos like a pro. Your first 9 projects will consist of learning new skills for editing images.
These are essentials skills for increasing your income and improving your clients’ designs.
Learn how to create basic & custom shapes in GIMP!
GIMP Graphic Design Projects 10-11
Next, the fun begins! That is, if you weren’t having fun already. 🙂 Shapes. Basic shapes & creative shapes.
Shapes are essential for containing text, using as photo frames, balancing designs, leading readers and much more.
You’ll learn how to create shapes and more for balanced designs.
Text is an essential element for the majority of designs. Learn how to add, bend and edit text.
GIMP Graphic Design Projects 12-13
Let’s add some context to your graphic design layouts! Text.
Learn how to add text and use it in GIMP.
Learn how to use GIMPs alignment tool. Which will help create symmetry and better, cleaner designs.
GIMP Graphic Design Project 14
For professional graphic design work, you must know how to properly align your layers!
If not, your designs will look sloppy. We can’t have any of that!
So… you’ll learn how to use the alignment tool, in GIMP, to precisely align your content.
Take your creativity to a whole new level with GIMPs blending modes.
GIMP Graphic Design Projects 15-16
Take your GIMP & graphic design skills to the next level by applying Blending Modes for creative results.
Learn how to add color accents, change colors and more!
Layer styles in GIMP? Yes, you can! I’ll show you how.
GIMP Graphic Design Project 17
It’s now time to spice up your text and shapes with Layer Styles… drop shadows and strokes!
the GIMP gradient tool. More than just adding shades of color. Get creative.
GIMP Graphic Design Project 18
Learn how to use the Gradient tool for creative effects.
Combining some previous knowledge with this new tool you’ll end up with a new (creative) design for your portfolio.
Sometimes, your client will want to swap images. Learn how.
GIMP Graphic Design Projects 19
Transform & Distort. 2 new skills all graphic design (ers) should know! Learn how to replace images on existing product photos and more.
Filters. Another, often-over-looked, tool for enhancing your designs.
GIMP Graphic Design Projects 20-23
Time to up your creativity and skills with GIMP Filters.
Filters are a great way to help you achieve your creative vision.
Create graphic design projects that will help your portfolio stand out from the overcrowded graphic design community.
You’ll learn how to create an old-school, retro ad with a ’60’s vibe, how to create natural-looking lens flare, how to create a soft-elegant glow, and much more.
Use selection tools to, well, select and retouch photos… for better designs.
GIMP Graphic Design Projects 24-27
Selection tools, in GIMP, can help make your job easier by separating foregrounds and backgrounds, removing unwanted objects/subjects, and even being creative, and much more.
You’ll learn my 2 favorite selection tools and how to use them to perfect your designs.
Learn additional creative techniques for unique designs.
GIMP Graphic Design Projects 28-31
Learn how to create some of the most popular visual effects in GIMP.
Then, take that knowledge to create your own graphic design project for your portfolio.
GIMP brushes. And, more unique design tips.
GIMP Graphic Design Projects 32-33
You’ll learn how to install custom brushes in GIMP, created by other artists, to use in your own artwork.
Then, you’ll work on 2 new creative graphic design projects with these brushes.
First, you’ll take an ordinary photo and transform it into a watercolor painting… it’s easier than it sounds.
Then, you’ll create a retro vintage auto ad with the brushes and with a lot of the tools learned so far!
Create your very own product boxes.
GIMP Graphic Design Project 34
This is my favorite project! Just when you thought there was nothing more to learn in Photoshop you’ll be blown away with the tips and techniques in this project.
This is by far the most advanced graphic design project and once completed you’ll have a masterpiece for your portfolio!
Pro tips on creating your own logo!
GIMP Graphic Design Projects 35-36
Now it’s time to take all the knowledge you’ve gained and put your new-found GIMP skills to work.
Oh, and it’s time to start promoting yourself as a graphic designer too!
How? By creating YOUR logo and business card.
Start promoting your new skills with a free online portfolio.
GIMP Graphic Design Project 37
Congratulations on making it this far! Let’s start sharing your creative genius with the world.
How? By creating a free online portfolio!
You can’t expect to work as a graphic designer if you don’t have a portfolio to show potential clients.
Let’s take all the projects you’ve done and put them online… I’ll share with you where and how… for free.
Are You Ready to…
…build your graphic design portfolio and launch your graphic design career? If so, let’s do it! Get started by joining today and I’ll see you on the inside!
Oh, and one more thing!!
Included in this class, you’ll find a 90+ page resource guide to use along with the class.
It includes additional info and tips on the tools you’re going to learn.
Plus, information on completing the projects (for your portfolio).
Oh, and you can print out this guide to use along with the class, take notes with it and use it as a reference when offline.
F.A.Q.
These GIMP graphic design tutorials will teach you how to use GIMP for graphic design.
Plus, after you complete the 30+ projects you’ll have a portfolio to jump-start your graphic design career!
Absolutely!
However, some knowledge of GIMP is recommended.
Either way, you’ll learn the basics of GIMP and advanced techniques all graphic designers should know.
All Pro tutorials are only available online. We do not offer the ability to download tuts.
Our free tutorials focus on a single skill or technique.
Our Pro tutorials cover additional techniques, more detail and depth about the subject.
Plus, Pro subscribers receive premium support to questions and more. Oh, and the Pro tutorials also include additional resources vs. free tutorials.
This GIMP design tutorial was created in GIMP 2.10.
However, you can still learn to create designs in older versions like GIMP 2.8.
I wouldn’t recommend anything older than 2.8 though. Anything newer will work as well.
Yes! All Pro tutorial resources are yours for life. However, all images provided are for training purposes only.
You cannot share, sell or use any images for your portfolio. All images are copyrighted by Parker Photographic.
The templates, included, can be used for any of your commercial or personal projects. The templates can not be re-sold as your own.
You’ll have access to a “classroom” where you can ask questions.
I provide my 30 years of experience as a photographer and user of GIMP to help you achieve your creative vision.
As a pro subscriber, not only do you get every pro class, but you also get me as your mentor.
37 GIMP Graphic Design Projects
Only $19
- 6 Hrs Premium Tuts
- Lifetime Access
- Ongoing support
- Virtual Classroom {Q&A}
- 37 Projects
- 47 Page PDF Workbook
30 Day Money Back Guarantee