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Nick Saporito

How to use the Shape Builder Tool in Illustrator
The Shape Builder In Illustrator | Here’s How It Works…
 The Shape Builder In Illustrator | Here’s How It Works… 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Today we’ll be having a look at [arguably] the most powerful tool you can use as a vector artist — the Shape Builder in Illustrator. In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to use this magical feature and why it’s useful. If you don’t know what the Shape Builder is or how to use…

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Color match in Procreate
Color Match In Procreate By Holding A Tap Over The Image
 Color Match In Procreate By Holding A Tap Over The Image 800 470 Nick Saporito
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When working with images and paintings in Procreate for the iPad, you may be wondering if there’s a way to sample color from somewhere in your image so that you can paint and draw with it elsewhere. Well, you’re in luck, because the solution to this is simpler than you thing. All you have to…

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How to texture fill in Affinity Designer
Texture Fill In Affinity Designer | The Correct Workaround
 Texture Fill In Affinity Designer | The Correct Workaround 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Using textures as a fill property is a task that is handled differently according to the software you’re using, and Affinity Designer is not exception to this. In fact, Affinity Designer doesn’t handle texture filling at all, but thankfully there is a workaround. In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to texture fill in…

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Make a clipping mask in Illustrator
The Easiest Way To Make A Clipping Mask In Illustrator
 The Easiest Way To Make A Clipping Mask In Illustrator 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Clipping masks are one of the most useful tools you can equip yourself with as a vector artist. They allow you to fill objects with other objects, including photos, vectors, textures, and more. And when it comes to making a clipping mask in Illustrator, chances are you’ve been doing it wrong this whole time. There…

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How to mirror in Procreate
How To Mirror In Procreate | Draw With Perfect Symmetry
 How To Mirror In Procreate | Draw With Perfect Symmetry 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Procreate makes drawing with a tablet and stylus pen a breeze. This is especially true if you need to draw something that is perfectly symmetrical, as Procreate for the iPad does indeed have robust symmetry and mirroring tools built in. In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to mirror in Procreate so that you…

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Create a snow overlay in Photoshop
How To Make Your Own Snow Overlay In Photoshop
 How To Make Your Own Snow Overlay In Photoshop 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In today’s tutorial we’ll be going over how you can create your own snow overlay in Photoshop, without having to download any templates or third-party elements from anywhere else. All it requires is a little bit of design magic, and best of all, it’s simple enough that even a beginner could follow along! In short,…

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How to erase in Procreate
How To Erase In Procreate Using The Eraser Tool
 How To Erase In Procreate Using The Eraser Tool 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Having the ability to erase parts of your image is a fundamental task for any image editing software, and Procreate does not disappoint in this regard. In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to erase in Procreate by using the Eraser Tool and adjusting its settings to our needs. In Procreate, the Eraser Tool…

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How to zoom in GIMP
How To Zoom In GIMP | All 6 Methods Explained
 How To Zoom In GIMP | All 6 Methods Explained 800 470 Nick Saporito
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One of the most important aspects of working in design software is having the ability to navigate around your canvas. This includes moving the canvas, rotating it, and zooming in and out. In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to zoom in GIMP using 6 different methods. The one you should choose depends entirely…

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Edit a PDF in Inkscape
How To Edit A PDF In Inkscape
 How To Edit A PDF In Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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As demonstrated many times in previous lessons, there’s no shortage of ways in which you can use Inkscape. It’s not just a tool for editing vectors. Inkscape also allows you to make common edits to photos and even alter PDF documents if needed. In this tutorial we will be going over a workflow that allows…

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Using the Pen Tool with Affinity Designer for the iPad
How To Use The Pen Tool In Affinity Designer for iPad
 How To Use The Pen Tool In Affinity Designer for iPad 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to use the Pen Tool in Affinity Designer for the iPad. This tool allows you to draw shapes by placing individual points on your canvas rather than swiping and brush strokes. The Pen Tool in the iPad version of Affinity Designer works the same (in concept) as…

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