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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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Inkscape double exposure effect
How To Create Double Exposure Logos with Inkscape
 How To Create Double Exposure Logos with Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create double exposure logos using Inkscape. Double exposure is a technique that allows you to create an optical illusion in which two objects are exposed at once. In order for this to work in a logo design, the objects will be merged together to make a single…

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Professional logos designed with Inkscape
12 Professional Logos Designed with Inkscape | 2020 Edition
 12 Professional Logos Designed with Inkscape | 2020 Edition 800 470 Nick Saporito
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A couple of years ago I made a post showcasing some of the logos I had designed for my clients using Inkscape over the previous 12 months. I figured I’d make a new post doing something similar where I share some more professional logos designed with Inkscape over the past year. I design logos for…

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Why union is not working in Inkscape
7 Reasons Why Union Is Not Working In Inkscape | Path Functions
 7 Reasons Why Union Is Not Working In Inkscape | Path Functions 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Merging objects together via the Union path function is one of the most basic and frequently-used functions in Inkscape. However, it doesn’t always work the way you expect it to work. In this post I’ll be covering 7 common reasons why union is not working in Inkscape. This also applies to other path functions like…

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Interlocking letters logo made with GIMP
How To Create An Interlocking Letter Logo with GIMP
 How To Create An Interlocking Letter Logo with GIMP 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In today’s tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create a logo with GIMP where two letters intersect with each other. This would be a great tutorial for a beginner or first-time user of GIMP who wants to create their own logo using their initials. The brilliance of this sort of logo is in its simplicity…

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Cut a hole in an object with Inkscape
How To Cut A Hole In An Object With Inkscape | Beginner Tutorial
 How To Cut A Hole In An Object With Inkscape | Beginner Tutorial 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to cut a hole in an object with Inkscape. This is a very basic function that is handy to know when working with vector objects, and it’s a great lesson for beginners and first-time users of Inkscape. The following is an overview of the steps taken to achieve…

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How to crop a photo with Inkscape
How To Crop A Photo with Inkscape in 4 Steps | Video Tutorial
 How To Crop A Photo with Inkscape in 4 Steps | Video Tutorial 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to crop a photo with Inkscape in 4 simple steps using the Bezier Pen and clipping masks. Learning how to crop a photo with Inkscape may be a bit redundant if you’re also a GIMP user. GIMP would be a more suitable tool for cropping photos, so be…

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Create vintage text posters with Inkscape
How To Create Vintage Text Posters with inkscape
 How To Create Vintage Text Posters with inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In today’s tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create a vintage-style art deco poster using Inkscape. The text objects will be stacked on top of each other with a banner in the center. We’ll also be doing a bit of texture masking to give the design more of an aged look. The following is just…

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objects aren't visible in inkscape
4 Reasons Why Your Objects Aren’t Visible in Inkscape
 4 Reasons Why Your Objects Aren’t Visible in Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this post I’ll be covering 4 common reasons why your objects aren’t visible in Inkscape and how to fix it. This is a rather common problem with Inkscape and it can be frustrating if you don’t know why it’s happening. When Objects Aren’t Visible in Inkscape Let’s say you go to create a circle…

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