Gradient Overlay
Gradient overlayes looks GREAT on layouts! I love the effect, and I know many of you guys do it to!
Step 1: Start by making your layout or just opening a picture you want to use in Paint Shop Pro. Here's the picture I'm going to use:
Step 2: Now make a new raster layour by clicking
Layers >> New Raster Layer.
Step 3: Click on the color palette and select a gradient. Fill the new layer with a gradient.
Step 4: Go to
Layers >> Properties. And change the settings from
normal to
Color (L). Change the Opasity to something you think look nice and you're done! Here's my result