Fun and Artistic Projects with Your Photos - Beginning Photo Retouching and Restoration Using GIMP - page 251

Figure 10-14. Pasting as a new layer to the collage in progress

6. Open the Text tool (T) and, using the URW Chancery L Medium font,

set at 200 pixels and type “Scotland 2012”.

Don't worry if your results don't exactly match the example. The idea is to get a feel for the process.
If you get to a point where you make collages on a regular basis, you'll likely develop your own style. You
can also visit online services that offer predesigned templates for collages. One such service is Collage.com
( www.collage.com ) . Log on to see the options offered.

Summary
GIMP is not only useful for image retouching and restoration, it also offers many filters for creating works
of art from photos. The G'MIC plug-in expands the options of artistic filters, offering literally hundreds to
choose from. You can give photographs that are out of focus and can't otherwise be repaired new life as
works of art, by utilizing one of the many filters that capture the essence of the image—the next best thing to
actually repairing it. Any of your favorite photographs are good candidates for conversion to digital art.
Assembling collages is a fun way to display your images. You can create themed collages to
commemorate special events, or a collage can be a collection of your favorite photos from past to present.
Collages make great gifts for sentimental family members, and most will appreciate them.