Layers are a great way to keep a file organized especially when dealing with a complex design, like when creating a character. You may find that you have created too many layers and thing are getting hard to keep track of or maybe your finished and would like to combine all the layers into one …
In this quick guide I will demonstrate how to join selected nodes together. This will work only for open paths segments. So if you have a object or a path that has been completed or closed off you will not be able to join nodes. How to Connect Two Nodes You can now move or …
How to Select Objects by Same Color Selecting all objects by color is very easy to do in Inkscape. All you have to do is right click the selected colored object you want and in the popup menu hover over “Select Same” and click on “Fill Color”. These options are also available in the main …
In this Inkscape tutorial, you will learn how to create a layered paper cutout effect by creating an underwater illustration. I show how to achieve this effect using drop shadows in the filter menu. I make things simple by showing how to trace using reference images for the fish, shark, and diver. I also show …
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In this Inkscape tutorial, I will show you how to draw a 3d cylinder. This process is very simple once you understand snapping to nodes and how to position objects within Inkscape. Step by Step Guide on How to Create a Cylinder in Inkscape Step 1 – Draw the Top Oval Using the Circles and Ellipses tool( E ) draw …
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In this Inkscape tutorial, you will learn how to create a cartoon portrait vector design from a photograph. Just because we are using a photo reference doesn’t mean we can’t add some more cartoon like features. The overall goal here is to make everything instantly readable but still have a somewhat realistic look. Step by …
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In this Inkscape tutorial, you will learn how to create a flat color vector design from a photograph. Along with that, I will explain how to make a more visually interesting image with the choice of colors and using negative space to suggest things that aren’t there. Just because we use a photo does not …
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In this tutorial, you will learn to draw a star design in Inkscape. Along with that, I show how to create different variations and how to draw a nautical star. Step 1 – Using the Stars and Polygons Tool While using the Stars and Polygons Tool( * ) make sure to have the star shape …
To kern in Inkscape, you need to first have the text selected then go to the Text menu tab at the top. From that drop-down select Unflow or ( Shift Alt W ). Now click in between letters and hit ( Alt ← or → ) to add more or less space between the individual …
Learn how to make a complex shape using only simple shapes. Learning this technique allows you to create clean uniform curves without using the Bezier Pen. Download the SVG file HERE Step 1 – Download the File The sketch is included in the file and will be needed to recreate this design. …
