Virtual Curiosities

Have you ever wanted to put someone behind bars in a photo? It's very easy.

The Rust programming language, known for its memory safety, won't compile memory safe code if it's written in a single line, but it will compile the same algorithm if written in two lines for reasons beyond the author's comprehension.

How to use transparency masks in Krita. Transparency masks are like clipping masks, but less powerful. They're still useful for applying textures and patterns to images.

How to use the gradient map filter in Krita. The same concepts also apply for other software, like Photoshop, Photopea, GIMP, and so on.

How to use filters, filter layers, and filter masks in Krita.

How to turn a photo into a drawing using Krita's non-destructive filters. Includes how to use the halftone filter to create a screentone pattern, and how to create a lineart photo effect with edge detection and gaussian high pass filters.

Have you ever heard of the "Goomba" fallacy?

Learn to create cool halftone / screentone gradient effects in Krita using non-destructive filters.

Creating gradients in Krita using vector layers.

How to make speech bubbles in Inkscape.

Generate checkerboard, grid, brick, and isometric patterns with my SeExpr script bundle for Krita.

A tutorial showing how to combine the pixelize filter with a clone layer, the levels filter and a clipping mask to create perfect pixelization to censor a face instead of ending up with semi-transparent edges or round edges.

How to add a non-destructive chromatic aberration effect to a photo or illustration in Krita.