Tutorial: Simple Backgrounds

Difficulty level:
Do i need a tablet? NO
Do i need certain software? NO
_{this instructional is done in PS but you can emulate the steps in GIMP. (not sure about sai as it lacks layer effects)}

TIPS:
Pt 2 "texture": if you dont want the texture to have any color left in it when you overlay (like mine still had some reddish tones), change the saturation to make the texture b&w, then it will only show shades of the original background gradient or colour


Note: there is much difference between a background and a "scene" so always try and push yourself when you can!

Now the reason i made this is because i keep seeing a lot of people saying "i love how i drew this character but i didnt know what to do for the bg and ruined it " and other similar things.
I want to be able to share with people that theres some really great filler techniques for backgrounds that barely take any time, so i hope many people find this useful!
_{heehee that little eel character of mine gets to be in everything}

BTW i used the first technique for other art of mine like these if you want to see it in action:

Autumn texture from: fav.me/d1hiqel
Can't find where i got the rose texture from sorry

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