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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

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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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

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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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

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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GIMP word art logo
How To Create Word Art Logos with GIMP
How To Create Word Art Logos with GIMP 800 470 Nick Saporito

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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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

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

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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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

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 grime art tutorial
How To Create Grime Art with GIMP
How To Create Grime Art with GIMP 1024 602 Nick Saporito

In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how you can use GIMP to create grime art portraits. Grime art is a trendy form of digital art in which you paint freehand effects on top of a portrait. You can read more about it here. The following is just a brief overview of the steps taken to…

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Create block letters with GIMP
Create Block Letters with GIMP
Create Block Letters with GIMP 1024 602 Nick Saporito

In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to create simple block letters with GIMP. The letters will give the appearance of being 3D, but they’re really just a flat design. The following is just a brief overview of the steps taken to achieve this effect. Please refer to the video tutorial at the top of…

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Flow text around shapes with Inkscape
How To Flow Text Around An Object with Inkscape
How To Flow Text Around An Object with Inkscape 1024 602 Nick Saporito

In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to make your text flow around objects in Inkscape without having to manually add spaces and line breaks. We’ll be using the Flow Into Frame feature, which will leave us with completely editable text that wraps nicely around any objects of your choosing. The following is just a…

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