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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tanager" data-source="post: 1541142" data-attributes="member: 1986">Wow, for a first attempt that's really good. Very clean.As far as gradients go there's several solutions in Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro, I'm afraid I don't know how well they apply to GIMP.First and easiest (in some ways) is to create a selection area using whatever free hand selection tools the software has and drop a gradient fill into it. If you can set a light feather on the selection first it'll cut down on the hard edges.Another way is to use multiple layers, start with a single base coat in the body color of the fabric. Create an empty layer above it and paint in your highlights, use soft edge tools like an airbrush tool (again not sure what GIMP may call it) set at a low pressure, build up several layers to smooth out the gradation. Don't forget transparency and blending modes are your friends. Do the same for darker tones. The nice thing about this method is that you can adjust things back and forth using brush and eraser tools. It does require patience though.Basically when all is said and done it just requires practice, a willingness to experiment (keep multiple copies of works in progress!) and a basic knowledge of the capabilities of your toolset.</blockquote>