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Description Update: Now I have a video tutorial! 

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Here's how I make my squiggle animations using Gimp 2.6!

Gimp is free to download, you can download version 2.8 here: www.gimp.org/downloads/
I'm using an older Gimp though, so the layout or buttons may differ some.  (I don't like updating much!)

I can't believe this took me hours to make, I really hope it's helpful!  Sorry I don't have more time to make it pretty, but at least it's neat and organized.  I did my best to explain it from a beginner's viewpoint, but you may still need to study Gimp a little.

This is also how I make my animated icons, it's a very simple process, just do a little experimenting and you'll get the hang of it.

Good luck and please let me know if this guide has helped you!



Check out my P2U premade squiggle linearts!
More here: sarilain.deviantart.com/galler…


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Comments: 321

Notester82 In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 12:43:28 +0000 UTC]

Hmm.. I might try this...Once I learn how to draw with GIMP.  I bet it might be harder just because I'm a mouse user.. .__.

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Sarilain In reply to Notester82 [2014-06-23 23:26:06 +0000 UTC]

Good luck!

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IcyWinterBerry In reply to Notester82 [2014-06-22 13:02:59 +0000 UTC]

It isnt hard drawing with mouse in GIMP. Even for beginners. Atleast if you know what youre doing.

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Notester82 In reply to IcyWinterBerry [2014-06-23 17:26:16 +0000 UTC]

..Yeah, I guess it isn't really that hard..

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LuniluLuna In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 12:36:46 +0000 UTC]

Very useful! Thank you very much :3

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Sarilain In reply to LuniluLuna [2014-06-23 23:26:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you too!

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IcyWinterBerry In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 11:10:07 +0000 UTC]

Youre using GIMP? I dont feel alone anymore. And tutorial is just great   

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Sarilain In reply to IcyWinterBerry [2014-06-23 23:26:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Chocoecaramell In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 10:45:57 +0000 UTC]

i didn´t know you make you  squiggle animations using Gimp : D

thx for this tutorial!

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Sarilain In reply to Chocoecaramell [2014-06-23 23:26:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you too!

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Chocoecaramell In reply to Sarilain [2014-06-24 09:40:38 +0000 UTC]

np ^^

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RESHlRlAM In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 10:44:04 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thank you~! Now I can(I think so...) animated icons~! Love you~!!!  

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Sarilain In reply to RESHlRlAM [2014-06-23 23:26:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you too!

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RESHlRlAM In reply to Sarilain [2014-06-24 14:48:52 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome~! (:

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taivalsin In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 09:57:55 +0000 UTC]

I have to try this! nvn 

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Sarilain In reply to taivalsin [2014-06-23 23:26:57 +0000 UTC]

Good luck!

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fleur-de-Lis4444 In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 09:50:29 +0000 UTC]

thank you really much for all your hard work ^^

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Sarilain In reply to fleur-de-Lis4444 [2014-06-23 23:26:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you too!

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fleur-de-Lis4444 In reply to Sarilain [2014-06-24 07:52:10 +0000 UTC]

you are always welcome.

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ricecuni In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 08:40:37 +0000 UTC]

Cool thanks!! I'll definitly have to try his out

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Sarilain In reply to ricecuni [2014-06-23 23:27:03 +0000 UTC]

Good luck!

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ricecuni In reply to Sarilain [2014-06-25 16:17:21 +0000 UTC]

thanks! C:

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bubbobings In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 08:05:23 +0000 UTC]

just what I've been looking for

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Sarilain In reply to bubbobings [2014-06-23 23:27:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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BlueVux In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 08:02:40 +0000 UTC]

THAT IS NOT ANIMATION! THAT IS .GIF!!!
".GIF STORE INFORMATION FOR MULTIPLE IMAGES AND PRESENT THEM IN SEQUENCE TO CREATE THE ILLUSION OF ANIMATION."

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Sarilain In reply to BlueVux [2014-06-22 18:54:44 +0000 UTC]

It is animation though!^^  All animations are made by a series of still images, it's just that nowadays we also have programs that will construct those images for you.

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Knightsurfer5454 In reply to BlueVux [2014-06-22 10:12:43 +0000 UTC]

isnt that all that light or perception is though? just a series of images displayed to show that they are moving :V

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Nightshade-Galaxy In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 06:34:51 +0000 UTC]

That's great, you got it up! :3 I may use a Gimp more oftennow that I got a good idea of animating down.

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Sarilain In reply to Nightshade-Galaxy [2014-06-23 23:27:22 +0000 UTC]

Great, good luck!

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ShinySigilyph In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 06:30:48 +0000 UTC]

I believe it would be easy but I only have Anime Studio and not Gimp.

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Cat-Thighs In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 06:05:00 +0000 UTC]

T'was very helpful ^^

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Sarilain In reply to Cat-Thighs [2014-06-23 23:27:49 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad!

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PrePAWSterous In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 06:03:39 +0000 UTC]

This is really nice of you to share some of your ideas on making wiggly art

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Sarilain In reply to PrePAWSterous [2014-06-23 23:28:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I mostly put it together because it'll be helpful with my squiggly linearts I'm going to be selling.^^

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krystalfan-2 In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 06:02:58 +0000 UTC]

I thought there was some sort of voodoo magic involved with this type of animation. Good thing it doesn't! XD I'll have to try this out soon; it looks so cute when it's done!

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Sarilain In reply to krystalfan-2 [2014-06-23 23:29:02 +0000 UTC]

Good luck!

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AmethystCreatures In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 05:39:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you soooo much for taking the time to show us this! you didn't have to and you're so amazing for doing this! I'll show you my attempt once I have time to make it   

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Sarilain In reply to AmethystCreatures [2014-06-23 23:29:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you too!

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Icanhazmochi In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 05:28:07 +0000 UTC]

Squigglyyyyy!!! Squee!

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D-D-Memories In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 05:26:47 +0000 UTC]

thanks for teaching us :3

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Sarilain In reply to D-D-Memories [2014-06-23 23:29:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you too!

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KameHameHaC12 In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 05:16:20 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!
I will test this out, thanks!

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Sarilain In reply to KameHameHaC12 [2014-06-23 23:29:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you too!

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BloodyPusheen In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 05:16:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! This is very easy to follow and useful! >w<

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Sarilain In reply to BloodyPusheen [2014-06-23 23:29:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you too!

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KingeTB In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 05:14:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot!) Now I at least will know what the buttons for) Possibly, I could even make an animation!)

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Sarilain In reply to KingeTB [2014-06-23 23:29:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you too!

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the-dark-absol-19 In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 05:12:18 +0000 UTC]

this is cool i might post this type of art in the future but as for now i need practice  

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Sarilain In reply to the-dark-absol-19 [2014-06-23 23:29:41 +0000 UTC]

Good luck!

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Wisp-on-Paper In reply to ??? [2014-06-22 05:11:12 +0000 UTC]

Quite considerate of you. Great work, Sarilain. ^v^

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