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Duplicating objects around a circle in Inkscape
Duplicate Objects Around A Circle with Inkscape
 Duplicate Objects Around A Circle with Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In previous tutorials I’ve gone over a method for duplicating objects around a circle where an object is rotated and stamped in multiple places. This is a really useful technique for any Inkscape user to know, and I’ve had a lot of people ask me how to do something like this in the past, so…

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How to change the canvas size in Inkscape
How To Change The Canvas Size in Inkscape | 3-Step Tutorial
 How To Change The Canvas Size in Inkscape | 3-Step Tutorial 800 470 Nick Saporito
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This tutorial will be a demonstration of how to change the canvas size in Inkscape. In Inkscape, the canvas size can be changed via the Document Properties menu, which allows you to set the size of the canvas according to a predetermined numerical input. You can also fit the canvas to specific objects you have…

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5 Most common mistakes new GIMP users make
5 Common Mistakes New GIMP Users Make and How To Avoid Them
 5 Common Mistakes New GIMP Users Make and How To Avoid Them 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Whenever you’re using a piece of software for the first time, there’s always going to be somewhat of a learning curve involved, but you can speed the learning process up just by learning from the mistakes of others and making an effort to avoid making them yourself. In this post I’ll be going over 5…

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Vector dice Inkscape tutorial
Inkscape Tutorial: Create Vector Dice
 Inkscape Tutorial: Create Vector Dice 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how you can create a vector dice illustration using Inkscape. This would be an excellent tutorial to follow if you’re a beginner because it will introduce you to the possibilities of vector design as it relates to illustration. We’ll be utilizing gradients and two path effects — the Perspective…

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How to remove the page border in Inkscape
How To Remove The Page Border in Inkscape
 How To Remove The Page Border in Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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This post is for those of you who may be following along with an older Inkscape tutorial and want to remove the page border from the document. To remove the page border in Inkscape all you have to do is open the Document Properties menu and uncheck the “show page border” box. Let’s delve in…

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Create a rocket logo design with Inkscape
Create A Rocket Logo Design with Inkscape
 Create A Rocket Logo Design with Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In today’s tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create a simple but illustrative rocket logo design. The design consists of a rocket with clouds of exhaust, all encapsulated within a circular emblem. The following is just a written overview of the steps taken to create this design. Please watch the video below for the full…

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Inkscape 1.0 Update: How Stroke To Path Has Changed
 Inkscape 1.0 Update: How Stroke To Path Has Changed 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Earlier this year when Inkscape released version 1.0 they made a rather significant change to how one of the core path operations works, namely stroke to path. This change was significant enough that it actually broke some of my old tutorials, so I just wanted to post a quick update, along with a workaround, in…

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Inkscape vs GIMP
Inkscape vs GIMP: A Complete Comparison for New Users
 Inkscape vs GIMP: A Complete Comparison for New Users 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Deciding when to use Inkscape vs GIMP is a common dilemma a lot of new designers find themselves in, but they’re both very different tools. In this post I’ll be comparing both applications and going over what their intended uses are. There’s also a video presentation at the top of the page if you prefer…

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Character shading with Inkscape
How To Add Shading To Vector Illustrations with Inkscape
 How To Add Shading To Vector Illustrations with Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how you can use Inkscape to add a simulated shading effect to your vector illustrations that makes the design pop and look more lively. This technique assumes the position of a hypothetical light source, and uses manually-drawn shapes with the Bezier Pen to simulate shadows and highlights. The following…

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How to show all tools in GIMP
How To Show All Tools In Gimp and Remove Tool Groups
 How To Show All Tools In Gimp and Remove Tool Groups 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be addressing a common problem in the way that newer versions of GIMP display tool icons in groupings. I’ll be demonstrating how you can easily show all tools in GIMP instead of having them grouped together into sub menus.  GIMP Tools Grouped Together According to the release notes for GIMP…

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