New Drop-Shadow Tool - Create New Layer?

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I know this isn't a Krita forum, but Krita has real-time layer styles, like drop shadows and others (like bevel and emboss).

That way it draws the shadows in real time, as you draw.  I don't see any issues with having Krita and Gimp open at the same time, copy and pasting layers between the two programs, using the strengths of both programs together.