Re: [Gimp-user] How to spice up my background colors

[Ofnuts <ofnuts gmx com>]

On 06/30/18 06:09, GerryPeters wrote:
> I'd like to add some variation to some of my backgrounds which are just 1 plain
> color. What's the best way to change that to a gradient or pattern? Or any other
> suggestions to spice up my colors, so they're not so generic. So far I've been
> using the bucket tool
>
> Thanks,
- Add a layer above the background layer

- Fill it with anything random (plasma, solid noise...)

- Set mode to grain merge or grain extract (other modes can be investigated)

- Reduce layer opacity to something small (around 5%) and possibly 
reduce the layer contrast