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Nick Saporito

Batch export multiple images from Adobe Illustrator
How To Batch Export Multiple Images from Adobe Illustrator
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to batch export multiple images from Adobe Illustrator — particularly JPG, PNG, PDF, and SVG. A good example of the usefulness of this sort of feature would be for logo design. Illustrator’s Export for Screens feature allows you to batch export your logo in all of the different…

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How to wrap text around a circle with Illustrator
How To Wrap Text Around A Circle with Adobe Illustrator
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In today’s beginner tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to wrap text around a circle with Adobe Illustrator. This method will also allow you to flow your text around any other object or shape that you’d like. To accomplish this we will be using the Type on a Path tool. The following is just a brief…

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Color palettes with blue
16 Color Palettes with Blue | HEX Codes Included
 16 Color Palettes with Blue | HEX Codes Included 800 470 Nick Saporito
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For those who love blue, in this post I’ll be sharing 16 color palettes with blue that you can use as inspiration for your design projects. The HTML HEX codes are included with each color palette. These palettes are based on a 3-color scheme. Be sure to check out my post about 3-color combinations for…

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Apply textures to objects with Inkscape
How To Apply Textures To Objects with Inkscape | Beginner Tutorial
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how easy it is to apply textures to objects with Inkscape. This makes for a great beginner tutorial. Apply Textures To Objects with Inkscape In order to apply textures to objects with Inkscape we will be using the Masking feature. In short, masking is when you use a photo…

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simple text effects for gimp
12 Simple Text Effects for GIMP Users | Video Tutorials
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In this post I’ll be sharing 14 examples of simple text effects for GIMP users who may be looking to add some style to their typography. Each effect is accompanied by a video tutorial that explains how to apply them with step-by-step instructions that even a beginner could follow. Enjoy! Simple Text Effects for GIMP…

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Text along path upside down in GIMP
Quick Fix: Why Your Text Along Path Is Upside Down In GIMP
 Quick Fix: Why Your Text Along Path Is Upside Down In GIMP 850 500 Nick Saporito
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When trying to flow text along a path in GIMP, a common problem you may encounter is that your text along path is upside down. In this post I’ll be explaining why this happens. Text Along Path is Upside Down in GIMP The reason why your text along path is upside down in GIMP is…

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Inkscape pasting as bitmap
Inkscape Pasting As Bitmap | Why It Happens And A Simple Fix
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If you’re an Inkscape user on Windows, you’ve probably run into a problem with Inkscape pasting as bitmap when working with vector objects. In this post I’m going to outline a couple of quick fixes for that. Inkscape Pasting As Bitmap When working with Inkscape, I’ll occasionally copy vector elements from one document and paste…

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GIMP grime art tutorial
How To Create Grime Art with GIMP
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how you can use GIMP to create grime art portraits. Grime art is a trendy form of digital art in which you paint freehand effects on top of a portrait. You can read more about it here. The following is just a brief overview of the steps taken to…

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Create block letters with GIMP
Create Block Letters with GIMP
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create simple block letters with GIMP. The letters will give the appearance of being 3D, but they’re really just a flat design. The following is just a brief overview of the steps taken to achieve this effect. Please refer to the video tutorial at the top of…

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Business card sizes by country
Business Card Sizes By Country | Free Templates
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Every country utilizes different sizes for their business cards, and in this post I’ll be sharing a complete list of business card sizes by country, along with a free download for the size templates. Business Card Sizes By Country The standard business card size for each country is listed below. I added measurements in both…

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