My First Wallpaper!

     I finally finished the first wallpaper I have ever made in Gimp! I am satisfyed with how it turned out. I got the tree brushes Here, but everything else was done by me. Hope you all like it! Read about my process below.


     When I first created the wallpaper, I simply created a blank canvas and started doodling. After drawing the grass I decided that this wallpaper should be entirely colorless. Once I drew the grass I started drawing a sun, and quickly decided such a gloomy picture doesn't need a sun. I then started playing around with Gimp's lighting effects and created three Supernova effects. Once I made those I used the Smudge tool to basically smear them all over the canvas, these slowly became the clouds. 
     When the clouds and grass were all done I became stumped as to what to do next. I decided to look for some brushed made by other designers. I have done this before, but I usually change the brush so it no longer resembles the original. The first brush I used was actually a lightning brush, but for some reason I didn't like it. Then I came across the tree brushes and decided to use them in my wallpaper. Once I used the brushes I did a little blurring and smearing and created the finished .jpg. 


     I used other peoples brushed to finish my wallpaper. Seeing what type of things other people have shared is a great way to get ideas and inspiration. I have often seen a picture and been inspired to make one that has a similar mood or color scheme. If anyone has any idea's they want to share feel free to do so! I will always give credit for the idea! If anyone wants to start designing themselves download Gimp Here!

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