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GIMP word art logo
How To Create Word Art Logos with GIMP
 How To Create Word Art Logos with GIMP 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create simple word art-style logos using a piece of free design software known as GIMP. For this example we’ll be creating a silhouette tracing of a buffalo with the letters of the word “buffalo” making up the silhouette. Normally I don’t use GIMP for logo design because…

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Wrap text around a circle with Inkscape
Wrap Text Around A Circle with Inkscape | Beginner Tutorial
 Wrap Text Around A Circle with Inkscape | Beginner Tutorial 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to easily wrap text around a circle with Inkscape. This is something that can be done in 2 clicks! Let’s get started. A few years ago I put together a brief video tutorial demonstrating how to wrap text around a circle with Inkscape. You can watch it here……

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Repeat an object around a shape with Inkscape
Repeating an Object Around a Shape with Inkscape
 Repeating an Object Around a Shape with Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to use Inkscape to take an object and repeat it along the contours of a shape. To do this we’ll be using a handy path effect called Pattern Along Path. The following is just a brief overview of the steps taken to create this effect. For complete step-by-step…

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Inkscape rounded corners
How To Remove Rounded Corners from Rectangles in Inkscape
 How To Remove Rounded Corners from Rectangles in Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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Today I’ll be providing a simple fix to a very common (and aggravating) problem — removing rounded corners from rectangles in Inkscape. How To Remove Rounded Corners from Rectangles in Inkscape To remove rounded corners from rectangles in Inkscape, simply grab the Rectangle tool, select the rectangle, then click the icon in the toolbar labeled…

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Illustrator letter logo tutorial
How To Create Interlocking Letter Logos with Adobe Illustrator
 How To Create Interlocking Letter Logos with Adobe Illustrator 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create a logo where multiple letters intertwine with each other, using Adobe Illustrator. The letters will be interacting with each other in such a way that it appears as if they’re going over and under each other at key points. We’ll be making good use of the…

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GIMP snowfall effect
Add Falling Snow to Any Image with GIMP
 Add Falling Snow to Any Image with GIMP 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to add falling snow to any image using GIMP. We’ll be generating the snow effect from scratch with the HSV noise filter. The following is just a brief overview of the steps taken to achieve this effect. For complete step-by-step instructions please watch the video tutorial at the…

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Convert RGB to CMYK with Illustrator
How to Easily Convert RGB to CMYK with Illustrator
 How to Easily Convert RGB to CMYK with Illustrator 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to convert RGB to CMYK with Illustrator. This only requires a few clicks, but some manual adjustments will need to be made after the conversion. You’ll see what I mean moving forward. Why Convert to CMYK? If you’ve ever designed something to be printed, your print shop will…

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Material design with Inkscape tutorial
How To Create A Material Design Pattern with Inkscape
 How To Create A Material Design Pattern with Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create a vector material design pattern with Inkscape. The pattern is an abstract design with layered waves. The finished pattern could work well for clipping text and various other objects. The following is just a brief overview of the steps taken to create this material design pattern.…

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GIMP Distressed Effect
How To Create A Distressed Effect in GIMP
 How To Create A Distressed Effect in GIMP 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to use layer masking to apply textures to objects in GIMP in order to create a distressed effect. This is good for giving your designs an aged, worn, vintage sort of appeal. The following is just a brief overview of the steps taken to apply this distressed effect…

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Export a layered PSD file from Illustrator
How To Export a PSD with Layers from Illustrator
 How To Export a PSD with Layers from Illustrator 800 470 Nick Saporito
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to export a PSD (or Photoshop file) from Adobe Illustrator while preserving layers. And if your Illustrator file doesn’t currently have layers then I’ll be showing you how to quickly place each individual object onto its own layer. This is something I’ve found to be particularly useful when…

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