First, you need to make a new image. I think 400x100px is a good signature size. I used these settings.
You should have a blank white canvas. We will start out our sig by brushing up a quick background. I came out with this:
Next, we will make a new layer. We will do more brushing on this layer. I used these settings:
Start brushing with a different brush set. I ended up with this:
Select your first brushed layer, then proceed.
Ok, we have our brushing done, now to get the color. We will be using Color Balance which can be found under Color. A window like this should pop up:
Mix around with the colors a bit and make it look cool.
Next you want to select your second layer. You want to colorize this one. I used these settings:
I ended up with this color scheme:
Next you will want to make a new layer to darken the colors. Fill the layer with a dark color like dark green and use the Layer filters to make it blend. I used this color:
After messing with the effects and selecting one. I came up with this:
Next we will load up our render. I am using a Falco Lombarde render.
Place the render wherever you want and get it positioned right. I have this:
Next, we want to blend our render into the background. I will be using opacity to blend it in. I am setting my opacity for the render to about 80. It looks like this:
Ok, now we need to make a border. First, create a new layer. I used these settings:
Next we want to make a border as a selection. Go to Select -> Select All. Then go to Select -> Shrink. This will let you shrink your selection.
I used these settings for shrink:
Next, you want to invert the selection. Go to Select -> Invert. This will make the selection be a border. Now you want to color in the selection.
I used the gradient tool. Here is what I came up with for the border:
Next, we will add text. Pick a font and add some text. I used a small size with a fancy font. I ended up with this:
Now save it as an XCF file for future editing and as PNG for use as a sig. Here is the final product:
Thank you for reading my tutorial and good luck. Don't feel shy to mess around with GIMP. That is how I did this.
