Created Sunday 19 February 2017
I must admit, that I am a sucker for Photoshop - so we'll try and mimic that the best we can.
Installation
$ pacman -S gimp
Configuration
# Run Gimp once to create its configuration/installation folder
# Gimps configuration/installation files will be read from ~/.gimp-2.8
Single window mode
# From inside Gimp, go to Windows > Single-Window Mode
Keyboard shortcuts
# Download and Overview; http://epierce.freeshell.org/gimp/gimp_ps.php
# This file need to override the ~/.gimp-2.8/menurc default file
Theme
# http://migf1.deviantart.com/art/Clearlooks-Flat-Icons-Gimp-2-8-Themes-v-1-0-1-484289796
# Download, extract and move the content to a folder in ~/.gimp-2.8/themes/clearlooks/
Disable layer boundaries
# These Blue and Yellow lines outlining the layers..
# Go to Edit > Preferences > Image Windows > Appearance and uncheck Show Layer Boundary
# This needs to be done under both Normal and Fullscreen
Move tool to move the active layer
# Make the move tool move the active layer, instead of the object under the mouse.
# In Gimp, Select the Move tool. In the bottom of the left toolbar, you have the Mode options
# From there, check the Move the active layer
# To make it persistent, go to Edit > Preferences > Tool Options and click Save Tool Options Now
Snap to canvas edge
# Edit ~/.gimp-2.8/gimprc and add the following
(default-snap-to-canvas yes) (default-snap-to-grid yes)
Smart remove tool
# Install the following packet
$ yaourt -S gimp-plugin-resynthesizer-git
# You can now make your selection, go to Filter > Enhance > Heal Selection