Im new to 2d art, I usually make 3d games with C++ but I'm trying to make a 2d game. What programs do you recommend, I have gimp but I don't know how to use it to make game objects and such. If someone can link a tutorial or explain that would be very use full. I cant find anything on these subjects using Google/you tube

I just use MSPaint and PaintShopPro 10.

If I didn't have PaintShopPro, I'd probably use the free Paint.NET instead.

Tutorials:
http://www.gamedev.net/blog/644/entry-2177585-pixelcraft-the-colors-of-frogatto/
http://www.derekyu.com/?page_id=219
http://www.gamedev.net/page/resources/_/creative/visual-arts/better-programmer-art-r2594
http://www.gamedev.net/page/resources/_/creative/visual-arts/creating-minimal-pixel-art-with-photoshop-part-1-r2455

Art tutorials seem to usually be directed toward a specific style of art, but you can still learn from a tutorial even if it's not the same art style that you are using for your game.

Not sure if it fits what you're after but might want to check World Creator