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Ring for Flash modelled with Blender and rendered with POVRay #dccomics #flash #3d #animation

Tempera ilustration for the odisey

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For digital artists and designers leveraging GIMP for vector work and illustration, minor detail adjustments can make a massive difference in workflow efficiency.

Arakne has just rolled out a targeted update for the popular Shape Creator 2026 plugin, introducing critical control modifiers for three essential geometric shapes: Ray, Letter, and Moon.

Here is how these specific enhancements give you tighter control over your paths and layouts:

⚡ 1. Displace Y for the "Ray" Shape

Creating dynamic burst patterns, comic action lines, or perspective rays just got much more flexible. The new Displace Y option allows you to offset the vertical alignment of the Ray shape. This is perfect for shifting focal points or creating asymmetrical ray effects without having to manually reposition individual path nodes after generation.

📐 2. Custom Roundness for the "Letter" Shape

Typography and custom envelope layouts require smooth aesthetics. The introduction of the Roundness modifier for the Letter envelope shape gives you the power to instantly soften sharp corners and edges.

🌙 3. Smart Radius Feedback for the "Moon" Shape

Working with crescent geometries can sometimes lead to broken or distorted paths if the radius curves overlap incorrectly. The plugin now completely resolves this by automatically calculating and displaying the minimal roundness radius for the Moon shape. This built-in safety net ensures your crescent vectors remain clean, mathematically precise, and perfectly proportioned every single time.

💡 Keep Your Toolchain Updated

These updates prove that open-source design tools can offer the same granular precision as premium software. If you are already utilizing the 2026 version of this script, updating to this latest release will immediately streamline your daily path-creation workflow.

🔗 Upgrade your vector toolset: Read the full changelog and download the latest script file directly from the official portal: Arakne GIMP Shape Creator 2026

#🎨 #GIMP #OpenSource #GraphicDesign #VectorArt #DigitalIllustration #PluginUpdate #DesignTools

If you work with composite images, multi-section scans, or precise layer alignments in GIMP 3, this tool is a must-have. It automatically rotates, scales, and translates layers based on matching points from two paths.

What’s new in the latest release (2026-06-29)?

• Linux Fix: Resolved a critical bug with the interpolation selector that affected certain Linux versions.
• Localization: The plugin is now fully translated into German, thanks to the collaboration of Gimplyworxs.

Check out the full breakdown, watch the sample video showing different interpolation types, and download the latest version here:
🔗 https://www.arakne.es/en/plugin-gimp-3-stitch-layers/

#GIMP #OpenSource #DesignTools #Python #Linux #PluginUpdate #GraphicDesign

Easily align and merge your images with the "Stitch Layers" plugin for GIMP 3! 🚀

This Python script makes it incredibly simple to rotate, scale, and translate any layer. All you need to do is create two paths with matching control points, and the plugin will seamlessly align the mobile layer for you. It's the perfect tool for combining scanned document sections or placing smaller graphics precisely inside larger layers.

This Python extension lets you transform and align layers flawlessly by using matching points from two simple paths.

✨ Key Features:

- Complete alignment: Automatically rotates, scales, and translates.

- Custom options: Choose whether to output to a brand new layer.

- Advanced interpolation: Select your preferred quality settings (Cubic, Linear, etc.).

- Versatile use cases: Perfect for stitching scanned sections or precise composition work.

Sample video here: https://youtu.be/MWiuHoWx4-A

🔗 Link to download & full documentation: https://www.arakne.es/en/plugin-gimp-3-stitch-layers/

#GIMP3 #GIMPPlugin #PhotoEditing #OpenSource #Arakne

If you regularly design graphics that require multiple text variations—such as certificates, business cards, localized banners, or personalized merchandise—manually changing text layers in GIMP can take hours.
To solve this, I’ve created "Texts from list", a new GIMP plugin that does the heavy lifting for you. [1]

💡 How it works:
Prepare your list: Create a semicolon-separated CSV list with the text data you need (e.g., Row 1: Name, Row 2: Role).
Setup your GIMP layers: Simply name your text layers using matching variables (like tx1, tx2).
Run and Export: The plugin automatically replaces the text variables for every row in your list and exports each variation into your chosen folder and format. [1, 2, 3]
Stop wasting time on repetitive tasks and let automation handle your batch image processing.
🔗 Read the full guide and download the plugin for free here: https://www.arakne.es/en/gimp-plugin-texts-from-list-en/
#GIMP #OpenSource #DesignAutomation #GraphicDesign #PythonPlugin #ProductivityTools

Python script for generate smooth shapes joining spheres with cones, more info and download from https://www.arakne.es/en/freecadmacro-connect-spheres/

I'm excited to share the latest update of my GIMP plugin: Guides Lab (Admin Guides), fully compatible with GIMP 3.
Managing guides is a tedious manual task. This plugin is designed to give you total control over your workspace, making grid creation and alignment faster than ever.
What’s new & key features:
Repeat Guides: Easily repeat guides at any specified distance with a single action.
Canvas Freedom: Fully updated to support negative values, allowing you to place guides outside the canvas (leveraging GIMP 3's new capabilities).
Whether you are designing UI layouts, setting up print bleeds, or just need precision in your digital art, this tool will save you time.
Check it out, download it for free, and let me know your thoughts! 👇
🔗 https://www.arakne.es/en/gimp-plugin-admin-guides/
#GIMP3 #OpenSource #GraphicDesign #DesignTools #Productivity #UIUXDesign #GIMPPlugin

I have just added a new Roundness option to the Moon shape in the Shape Creator 2026 plugin. Now you can easily control corner smoothness with just a single parameter, making your vector paths much more versatile.
Built specifically for GIMP 3, this update fixes the sharp edges and lets you generate perfectly rounded crescent designs in seconds.
Check out the installation details and download it below! 👇
https://www.arakne.es/en/gimp-shapes-new-option-roundness-for-the-moon-shape/

#GIMP3 #DesignTools #VectorPaths #ShapeCreator #Arakne #Linux #WindowsWSL