Shift + Ctrl + N
Start a new layer. Make sure it's the lowest layer. Select it. Do whatever you want to do to it.
I assume you mean after pasting an image into gimp. Right-click on the layer in the layer box, and click "new layer" that will put the image on it's own layer. Odd wording, I know.
After opening GIMP choose your background color as well as foreground color. Then click "File" then "New" and select whatever sizes you want. After you have a new layer, click on the brush tool and start drawing! Tutorials here: thegimpking.blogspot.com
You can start Gimp by going to All Programs and selecting Gimp
The center layer if you are talking about GIMP is the original layer and you delete the original layer and keep the background copy and it will add the layer. If you have any more ?'s about GIMP message me and I will help you.
You have to use the same layer to dodge or burn. It won't work if you use it on a new layer.
To start a circle gimp, begin with finding the center of two pieces of lacing. Then cross the laces and start weaving.
file>>>new it will ask for a resolution, set both values to the same number.
To start GIMP on your Mac, first ensure that you have it installed. You can download it from the official GIMP website if you haven't already. Once installed, locate GIMP in your Applications folder or use Spotlight search (Cmd + Space) to find it. Click on the GIMP icon to launch the application.
To start a triple barrel in GIMP, first, open your image and duplicate the layer three times. Then, use the "Move Tool" to position each duplicate slightly offset from each other to create the effect of a triple barrel. You can apply any desired filters or adjustments to each layer for added depth. Finally, merge the layers when you're satisfied with the arrangement.
You open up the pic and then click the layer button and then click add layer and the layer box will come up.
Once upon a time you could drop an image into GIMP and start working on it. No more. Now, you must open it through the application. You do this with Ctrl+o for as many images from a single folder as you can handle, or Ctrl+Shift+o to open them all as layers in a single window.