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Just because I can only draw stickmen doesn't mean my stickmen have to be boring! #artwork #krita
Metal Text Effect using Gradients in Krita

Learn how to create a simple non-destructive metal text effect in Krita (version 5.2.9) using contrasting gradients.

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How to Create a Diagonal Long Shadow Effect in Krita

Learn how to create a non-destructive diagonal long shadow effect in Krita (version 5.2.9), using a technique that some might consider a crime against computing itself.

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How to Add File Types to the "Create New Document" Context Menu in Linux Mint (Cinnamon, Nemo)

Learn how to add file types to the "Create New Document" submenu of Linux Mint's Cinnamon's Nemo's context menu.

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How to Change the Icon of a File or Folder on Linux Mint (Cinnamon, Nemo)

Learn how to change the icon of a file or folder on Linux Mint's Nemo, Cinnamon's file manager.

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A Complete Guide to Clipping Masks in Krita: Learn Various Methods & Techniques to Clip Layers & Layer Groups to Other Layers

Learn how to clip a layer to another layer in Krita (version 5.2.9), such that one layer's opacity is used to mask the other layer, using various different methods, such as inherit alpha and Krita's many transparency-related blend modes.

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80% of #krita users only use 20% of the layer types, and almost nobody knows about the super secret hidden layer type ;) https://www.virtualcuriosities.com/articles/5318/types-of-layers-and-masks-in-krita #tutorial #arttutorial #graphicdesign #opensource #visualeffects
Krita's Layer and Mask Types Explained: Paint Layer, Group Layer, Clone, Vector, Filter, Fil, File Layer, Transparency Mask, Filter, Colorize, Transform Mask, Local Selection, and Global Selection Mask

Learn what each layer type and mask type in Krita is for.

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Clone Layers in Krita: Non-Destructively Copy and Paste Layers to Create Awesome Graphical Effects

Learn how clone layers work in Krita and how to use them to create complex non-destructive graphical effects with just layers.

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Here's a free template to help you keep track of your medicine if you keep forgetting how many you have left. https://virtualcuriosities.gumroad.com/l/personal-medicine-inventory-tracking-spreadsheet-for-libreoffice-calc #libreoffice #spreadsheet #template #free #medicine
Free Personal Medicine Inventory Tracking Spreadsheet Template for LibreOffice Calc

I created this spreadsheet in order to tell how much medicine I have left on the PC. After setting how much medicine you consume per day, and how many pills you currently have, the spreadsheet tells you how many days your medicine is going to last. As it's so useful, I figured I'd share it with the world.Supports tracking up to 30 separate drugs, but you can easily extend it if you know how to use LibreOffice Calc. Comes with a simple manual for users new to LibreOffice Calc. This is not an Excel spreadsheet. You must download the free LibreOffice Calc app to use it: https://www.libreoffice.org/It's designed so that the only thing you have to do after setting it up is update 2 cells whenever you get more medicine.

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New #tutorial for #krita: learn how to create various non-destructive drop shadow effects: hard, soft, contoured like in #photoshop, noise, and even shadows with patterns. https://www.virtualcuriosities.com/articles/5256/how-to-add-a-drop-shadow-effect-in-krita #arttutorial #graphicdesign #opensource #technology
Krita Drop Shadow Effect Tutorial: Create Hard Drop Shadows, Soft Drop Shadows, Contoured Shadows, and Even Shadows with Patterns

Learn how to add a drop shadow to an image (text, logo, icon, etc.) in Krita (version 5.2.9) using two methods, an easy one that casts a shadow toward an angle from a distance, and a more complicated one that lets you cast a shadow exactly X pixels to the right, and Y pixels below a layer, as well as have full control over the contour, pattern, and other aspects of the drop shadow.

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