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Nick Saporito

Inkscape default template
How To Change The Inkscape Default Template
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to change the Inkscape default template, otherwise known as the startup file. I’m making this tutorial in response to some feedback I received about my dark theme tutorial. Many of you remarked that you’d like the work space (or canvas) to be dark as well. There’s two ways…

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MSI for graphic design
MacBook vs MSI for Graphic Design | Why I Chose MSI
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I was recently in the market for a new laptop to work from when I’m traveling, visiting family, or “on vacation,” and after doing a bit of shopping around I decided to go with an MSI for my graphic design needs. Why MSI for Graphic Design? MSI laptops are optimized for gaming, and since gaming…

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GIMP Color Channels
Color Channels in GIMP, Explained
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In today’s tutorial I’ll be briefly explaining what color channels are in GIMP and demonstrating how they work. The following is just a brief overview. For more detailed information about working with color channels in GIMP I would recommend watching the video tutorial at the top of the page. Red, Green, Blue Every digital image…

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Create Caricatures with GIMP
How To Create Caricatures with GIMP
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In today’s tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create simple caricatures, with an oil painting sort of appeal, using GIMP. In order to follow along with this tutorial you’ll need to download and install a plugin called G’MIC, which can be downloaded here: G’MIC. The following is a brief overview of the steps taken to…

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Typekit fonts not showing up
Quick Fix: Typekit Fonts Not Showing Up in Adobe Applications
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Your Adobe Typekit fonts not showing up in Illustrator, Photoshop, or any other Adobe application is most likely due to one of two reasons: 1.) you don’t have the Adobe Creative Cloud application running in the background, or 2.) the Creative Cloud application is running, but your preferences are not set to sync Typekit fonts…

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Inkscape UI update
New Inkscape Icons | 2019 Theme and Installation Tutorial
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A few years ago I redesigned the tool icons for Inkscape and posted them here on the blog for download. Inkscape has released quite a few updates since then and my understanding of UI design has evolved a bit as well, so I figured it was time for a refresh. In this post I’ll be…

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Best free screen recorder
Best Free Screen Recorder for 2019 | Windows, Mac, Linux
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Today I’ll be doing a brief tutorial on OBS, which I believe is the best free screen recorder for Windows, Mac and Linux, and why. This is something I’ve been asked about a lot so I figured I’d finally address this once and for all. I’ve been creating tutorials for YouTube for nearly 4 years…

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Turn Photos Into Logos with GIMP
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In today’s tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how you can take a photo and trace it into a whimsical-style hand drawn logo using GIMP version 2.10. The following is just a brief outline of the steps taken. For complete step-by-step instructions and voice narration, watch the following video tutorial:  Continue on for the written instructions.…

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Negative space typography examples
16 Examples Of Negative Space Typography
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Utilizing the negative space of a subject to communicate something in addition to what the subject already communicates is a clever technique and something I’ve always been a fan of personally. In this post I’ll be sharing 16 of my favorite negative space typography examples that I found on the internet, in addition to a…

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Wrap text around a circle with GIMP
How To Wrap Text Around A Circle with GIMP
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In today’s tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to wrap text around a circle using GIMP — both inside and outside the circle. The following is a brief overview of the steps taken. Please watch the video tutorial below for complete step-by-step instructions with voice narration:  Wrap Text Around A Circle The first thing we’re…

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