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Thoughts on Affinity as an Inkscape user
My Thoughts On Affinity Designer As An Inkscape User
 My Thoughts On Affinity Designer As An Inkscape User 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In a recent video I made comparing Inkscape and Illustrator, I went over some of the things I both like and dislike about each, and one of the most common responses I got was to make a comparison between Inkscape and Affinity Designer. And this has not been an isolated incident by any means. A…

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Free vector avatars for Inkscape
12 Free Flat Vector Avatars for Inkscape + Tutorial
 12 Free Flat Vector Avatars for Inkscape + Tutorial 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Today I’ll be sharing a pack of 12 free flat style vector avatar faces that you can download and edit however you’d like. Check the video tutorial to learn how to create your own using Inkscape:  Flat Vector Avatars Learning how to create these faces in Inkscape is just a matter of working with…

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Custom text treatment for logo design
Custom Text Treatment for Logo Designs using Inkscape
 Custom Text Treatment for Logo Designs using Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how you can use Inkscape to give your logo designs a custom text treatment where the letters overlap each other. This can make your logo designs look more personalized than they would if you just used a stock font as-is. This lesson will also introduce a new feature from…

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11 Free templates for Inkscape
11 Free Templates for Inkscape and How To Install Them
 11 Free Templates for Inkscape and How To Install Them 800 470 Nick Saporito
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One of my favorite features in Inkscape is having the ability to create a document and save it as a template that you can launch directly from within Inkscape any time you want. This is useful because it means you won’t have to waste time formatting your document every time you go to create certain…

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How to use a drawing tablet in Inkscape
How To Use A Drawing Tablet in Inkscape
 How To Use A Drawing Tablet in Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to use a drawing tablet in Inkscape. The setup should be quick and seamless if you’re a Windows 10 user and you’re using a modern device. Drawing Tablets Drawing tablets allow you to create freehand digital art the same way you would with a pencil and paper. Last…

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Create custom brushes in Inkscape
How To Create Custom Brushes in Inkscape
 How To Create Custom Brushes in Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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For those of you who are freehand artists and illustrators, you may find yourselves working with brush strokes and pen tools more frequently than someone like me who does logos and branding. Sometimes the default options just won’t do though, so in this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create custom brushes in Inkscape and…

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How to cut a segment of a line in Inkscape
How To Cut A Segment Of A Line in Inkscape | 2 Methods
 How To Cut A Segment Of A Line in Inkscape | 2 Methods 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating 2 ways you can cut a segment of a line in Inkscape. This can be done with the Cut Path feature and the Nodes tool. The following is a brief overview of the steps taken to cut lines in Inkscape. I would recommend checking out the video tutorial below…

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Inkscape 1.0 New Features
What’s New in Inkscape Version 1.0
 What’s New in Inkscape Version 1.0 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Inkscape recently introduced version 1.0 as a new release, and this was not your typical update. This new release comes packed with lots of new features and functionality that might make your life a little easier as an Inkscape user. You can check out the Wiki page for a complete list of of updates, but…

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Illustrator VS Inkscape
Illustrator VS Inkscape | The Complete Guide for Vector Designers
 Illustrator VS Inkscape | The Complete Guide for Vector Designers 800 470 Nick Saporito
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One of the most common questions I receive is how Inkscape compares to Illustrator, and if one is better than the other. The two applications are very similar and have a lot in common, but despite that there’s still enough differences between them for a worthwhile comparison to be made. In this post I’m going…

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Hidden secrets in Inkscape
10 Hidden Inkscape Secrets That Will Improve Your Workflow
 10 Hidden Inkscape Secrets That Will Improve Your Workflow 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Inkscape is a capable open source alternative to commercial vector graphics applications like Illustrator and CorelDraw. It has a lot of features that make it shine, but many of Inkscape’s most useful features are nestled in obscure areas. In this post I’ll be sharing 10 of those hidden features and how they can improve your…

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