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Free vector lens flare
Vector Lens Flares | Free Download
Vector Lens Flares | Free Download 1024 576 Nick Saporito

Use these free vector lens flare designs to add a realistic reflection of shining light to your artwork! Lens flare effects are pretty common in photo editing apps but having vector copies of them can be helpful too because vectors offer infinite scaling and they’re easier to work with in apps like Inkscape, Illustrator and…

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25 vector dog breed silhouettes
Vector Dog Silhouettes | 25 Common Breeds for Designing Logos & More
Vector Dog Silhouettes | 25 Common Breeds for Designing Logos & More 1024 576 Nick Saporito

Use these vector silhouettes of 25 common dog breeds for crafting logos and vector illustrations. Each silhouette depicts a side profile of a common dog breed with a minimalistic style that is suitable for various types of art. This collection of vector dog silhouettes will make for a handy addition to your collection. The dogs…

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36 Free metallic gradients in vector format
36 Vector Metallic Gradients To Add Some Shine To Your Artwork
36 Vector Metallic Gradients To Add Some Shine To Your Artwork 1024 576 Nick Saporito

Gradients can be used to simulate the shiny appearance of reflective metals, but creating them can be time-consuming. An easier solution would be to have a collection of pre-made vector gradients that you can drag and drop to your workspace whenever you need them. Today I’ll be sharing a free collection of 36 metallic gradients…

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32 Colorful Social Media Logos in Vector Format | Free Download
32 Colorful Social Media Logos in Vector Format | Free Download 1024 640 Nick Saporito

If you’re designing anything that includes contact information then chances are you’ll find yourself searching the internet for common social media logos to download and use. An easier solution though would be to have all of them already on hand! Below you’ll find a free download to a 32-pack of vector icons for the most…

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15 vector mountains
15 Mountain Vectors for Designing Logos and Simple Illustrations 🏔️
15 Mountain Vectors for Designing Logos and Simple Illustrations 🏔️ 1024 640 Nick Saporito

In this post you’ll find a download link for 15 vector mountain silhouettes and outlines that can be used for crafting logos and simple illustrations. These vectors are part of a nature bundle that I’ll be releasing for sale later this year, but they can now be purchased individually. Be sure to subscribe to my…

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Elegant logo design made with Inkscape
Create An Elegant Logo Design in Inkscape + Free Template
Create An Elegant Logo Design in Inkscape + Free Template 1024 640 Nick Saporito

Learn how to use Spiro Paths in Inkscape to create these decorative ornaments that can be made into elegant logo and monogram designs. The secret to making these paths look fluid and natural is knowing which mode to use for the Pen Tool (I have an in-depth lesson on the Pen Tool here.) The Spiro…

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Realistic Wildlife Silhouettes 🦝 More Nature Vectors 🦌
Realistic Wildlife Silhouettes 🦝 More Nature Vectors 🦌 800 470 Nick Saporito

This post contains a download for a collection of 40 realistic wildlife silhouettes. The designs include various types of animals commonly found in nature. They pair nicely with the nature-themed designs I’ve sent out over the past couple of weeks. Use them to create logos, badges, emblems, and various types of vector illustrations: They can…

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Vector Tree Silhouettes 🌳 Nature Vector Pack 🌳
Vector Tree Silhouettes 🌳 Nature Vector Pack 🌳 800 470 Nick Saporito

This post includes a download for 24 vector tree silhouettes that you can add to your toolbox and use to craft logos, badges, and various types of illustrations. The silhouettes can be edited in any vector-based application, including Inkscape, Illustrator and Affinity Designer. You can edit the nodes, change the fill and stroke properties, perform…

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Apply vector textures with Affinity Designer
A Simple Trick For Applying Vector Textures In Affinity Designer + Free Texture Pack
A Simple Trick For Applying Vector Textures In Affinity Designer + Free Texture Pack 1000 587 Nick Saporito

In past tutorials we’ve gone over how to apply pixel-based texture overlays in Affinity Designer using black & white images and layer masks. However, in this tutorial we’ll be going over how to use vector textures instead, which requires an entirely different workflow. When working with a vector-based texture, your first instinct may be to…

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Instagram carousel template for Inkscape users
Instagram Carousel Template for Inkscape Users | Free Download + Tutorial
Instagram Carousel Template for Inkscape Users | Free Download + Tutorial 1000 587 Nick Saporito

In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to slice and export your artwork as carousel tiles using Inkscape. The example we’ll be working with today is used to create a carousel for Instagram — or a collection of individual slides that make up a continuous image when placed side-by-side. To do this we will…

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