Artistic blending
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This tutorial shows you how to create an artistic blending of images of semi- professional quality.
When you have understand the principle behind it, you can explore the endless possibilities of the "Edit >> Past special >> Image with linked mask" function.

Creating the mask






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1. Duplicate the portrait image
menu Image >> Duplicate
This method allows you to create an image of the same size.

2. Make a black to white gradient
Menu Filter >> Color >> Gradient
Direction: Left to right
Color 1 = black, opacity = 100 %
Color 2 = white, opacity = 100 %

3. Add some noise to the gradient
Menu Filter >> Noise >> Add noise
Amount = 5
Uniform = checked

Assemble the portrait with the gradient





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4. Copy the whole gradient
Menu Selection >> Select All
Menu Edit >> Copy

5. Activate the first image (portrait)

6. Past the copied gradient next to the portrait
Menu Edit >> Paste Special >> Assemble
Assemble Clipboard data at = Right

7. Select the result and copy it
Menu Selection >> Select All
Menu Edit >> Copy

Blend the two pictures


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8. Activate the second picture 2 (Clouds).

9. Paste as image with linked mask
Menu Edit >> Paste Special >> Image with linked mask

10. Press <enter> to validate the change
(or <escape> to undo)