As an experiment with gradients in GIMP 2.0, the open source-alternative to Photoshop, these works would go on to inspire the evolving design of my Portfolio. I was studying basic design concepts, using techniques for designing graphics through layers and understanding of the interface.

Some other ideas developed include editing text as a figure, examining how background interacts with foreground, using solid colors to create form, building perspective, and creating emotion out of repetition and manipulating color levels. (more…)