Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this GIMP basics tutorial, I show you how to draw and stroke shapes using GIMP's built-in features. I show you how to stroke both a square and a circle (or ellipse), and to draw your strokes on separate layers. This is a great way to create frames or to stylize your shapes drawn with GIMP's shape selection tools. If you're looking to outline squares, rectangles, or circles in GIMP, this is the tutorial for you! Plus, it is step-by-step and made to be beginner-friendly.

0:00 - Intro & Resources
0:55 - Add & Arrange Layer
1:16 - Draw a Shape
1:58 - Open "Paint Along Path"
2:45 - Stroke Path Settings Explained
4:38 - Setting the Stroke Color
5:06 - Apply the Stroke
5:27 - Apply the Stroke to It's Own Layer
6:13 - Apply Stroke to a Circle
7:25 - Final Thoughts

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