Layers
Toolbox menuFile Dialogs Layers
Adding Layers
Save images as .XCF to preserve layers Create new layer
Larger than previous layer adjust canvas size and align
Linking layers Show/hide layers
Adding Text
Text tool Drop shadow
Filters Light and Shadow Drop Shadow○ Positive values right and down○ Negative values left and up
Drawing Lines and Curves Use new layer for each drawing element Pencil tool sharp-edged lines Brush tool fuzzy-edged lines Airbrush tool time sensitive Ink pen tool emulates fountain pen Straight line
Click for beginning of lineHold down Shift keyClick for end of line
Eraser Tool
Layer has alpha channel transparent; if not background color
Uses current brush selection
Rectangles, Circle and Other Shapes Make selection (rectangle, eclipse, lasso) Edit Stroke Selection Edit Fill With ….. Bucket fill fills small
areas Blend tool gradients
Transparency
Layer Transparency Add Alpha Channel
Use selection tool Edit clear