How to Create Clouds Using GIMP

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Create an image.

   The one used for this tutorial will be 640 X
   400.
   
   Fill it with a blue shade the color of the sky.
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   Step 2: Make a gradient.

   You can do that 'by hand' or using the gradient tool. ,, You will be working on making it puffy. ,, Be sure to stay within the edges created by your first dodge and smudge.
   
   This will help create a distinctive look.
   
   Be sure not to do this too much. ,, You are giving your cloud depth by doing this. , Otherwise, everything will blur together completely. ,
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   Step 3: Using the dodge tool

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   Step 4: make a 'cloud-like' shape.

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   Step 5: Select the smudge icon and begin smudging the cloud.

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   Step 6: Using the dodge tool with the same settings as before

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   Step 7: create another cloud shape inside the part of the cloud you have already started.

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   Step 8: Smudge it again.

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   Step 9: With a slightly larger brush

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    Step 10: smudge the cloud again.

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    Step 11: Do it again.

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    Step 12: Be careful

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    Step 13: when you smudge

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    Step 14: that your brush isn't too large.

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    Step 15: Continue doing this until your cloud is complete.

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