Beginner
GIMPLite Quickies Use GIMP for your graphics needs without learning advanced computer graphics methods.Simple Floating Logo The famous "GIMP Floating Logos" rescued from the original GIMP web site and slightly modified to fit here. Even if you hate images of text on the web, this tutorial gives you some of the basic layer manipulation techniques. The knowledge can be applied to many many imaging projects and the logo *is* pretty cool ...
Draw On Selections Borders Use the selection tools to draw simple or complex shapes.
Paths (Bezier Selections) Use paths (bezier curves) like the GIMP Masters do.
Quickmask Use Quickmask to make a vignette of your photos.
Red Eye Removal Use the Channel Dialog in one method of removing red eye from photos.
Straight Line Tutorial 'Tis somewhat rude. Perhaps the exact right frame of mind which to approach GIMP with though, at least the first few times ....