Inkscape Adventure - Learn Vector Graphics
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Section 1: Introduction to The Inkscape Adventure Course
Installing Inkscape (Windows)
Section 2: The Inkscape Interface
The Inkscape Interface
Course Outline & Assignments (PDF)
Inkscape Update Videos
Section 3: Inkscape Documents
Working With Documents in Inkscape
Section 4: Basic Inkscape Operations
Basic Inkscape Operations
Basic Shapes Fills & Strokes
Section 5: Inkscape Layers
Inkscape Layers
Section 6: Stay Organized With the Objects and Layers Panels
Grouping Objects in Inkscape Demonstrated Through the House Assignment
House Assignment Part 2
Section 7: More Shape Tools
The Ellipse Tool
The Star Tool
The Shapes Assignment
Section 8: Save As and Export
Save As PDF and Export to PNG Files
Section 9: Converting Shapes to Paths
Shapes to Paths and Introduction to the Node Tool
Section 10: Aligning Things
The snapping toolbar, guides, and grids
Section 11: Align and Distribute
Using the Align and Distribute Dialog/Panel
Section 12: Inkscape's Pencil Tool
Intro to the Pencil Tool
Smoothing Pencil Strokes, Pencil Tool Modes
Pencil Tool Shapes
Pencil Stroke Styles, Ctrl Click Dots, Tweak Tool Jitter Colors
Cupcake Assignment Using the Pencil Tool
Drawing Tablet Review (XP Pen Deco 03)
Section 13: The Calligraphy Tool
Inkscape's Calligraphy Tool
Tracing Lines With the Calligraphy Tool, Assignment Overview
Section 14: Inkscape's Text Features
The Text Tool
Converting Text to Paths
Text Options (Kerning, Spacing, Rotation, etc.)
Using a Symbol Font
Section 15: The Pen/Path Tool
Introduction to the Pen Tool
Node Types and Conversions
Section 16: Path Geometry (Operations like Union, Difference...)
Path Operations
Create a Leaf and Butterfly Using Path Geometry
Create a Cookie Cutout and Wrench Using Path Geometry
Section 17: Bitmap Images in Inkscape
Importing Bitmap Images
Embedding vs. Linking Bitmaps, Using an External Bitmap Editor
Auto Bitmap Trace, Create a Vector Version of a Bitmap
Section 18: Manual Bitmap Trace
Trace a Clipart-style Monkey Using the Pen/Path Tool
Complete the Trace of the Monkey
Section 19: Object Clipping
How to Clip Objects Including Shapes, Bitmaps, and Text
Section 20: Object Masking
Mask Objects Using White, Black, Various Grays, and a Gradient.
Section 21: Remaining Tools and/or New Tool Features
Eye Dropper Tool and Color Selection
Selector Tool Features and Options
Copy and Paste Attributes and Styles
Fill and Stroke Menus in Status Bar
The Object Transform Panel
The Gradient Tool
Working With Mesh Gradients
Filling With the Paint Bucket Tool
The Spray Tool
The Eraser
3D Box Tool
Additional Text Features
Tweak Tool With a Single Object
Tweak Tool With Multiple Objects
The Symbol Library
Selection Sets
The Measure Tool
The Connector Tool
Section 22: Patterns in Inkscape
Inkscape's Predefined Patterns
Create a Custom Pattern
Pattern Along Path
Create a Seamless/Tiling Pattern
Section 23: Path Offsets
Insetting and Outsetting Shapes
Insetting and Outsetting Text
Image Offsets
Dynamic Linked Offsets
Section 24: Inkscape Clones
Introduction to Cloning
More on Clones - Cloning Clones, Unsetting Colors, Relinking
Section 25: Tiled Clones
Tiled Clones Panel: Symmetry Tab
Tiled Clones: Shift, Scale, Blur
Tiled Clones: Color Tab
Tiled Clones: Trace Tab
Tiled Clone Examples: Ring of Stars
Tiled Clone Examples: Spirograph
Tiled Clone Examples: Spikes
Section 26: Inkscape Filters
Sampling of Inkscape Filters pt. 1
Sampling of Inkscape Filters pt. 2
Sampling of Inkscape Filters pt. 3
Section 27: Inkscape Extensions
Inkscape Extensions pt. 1
Inkscape Extensions pt. 2
Inkscape Extensions pt. 3
Inkscape Extensions pt. 4
Inkscape Extensions pt. 5
Inkscape Extensions pt. 6
Inkscape Extensions pt. 7
Section 28: Live Path Effects
LPE: Pattern Along Path and Sketch
LPE: Envelope Deform and Hatches
LPE: Bend, Grid, and Gears
LPE: Power Stroke
Section 29: Final Project: Inkscape Adventure Game Board
Game Board Project Overview
Setting Up for the Project
Create the Ground and Sky
A Cloudy Day
Some Tall Blades of Grass
Add the Game Path
Complete the Game Path With Numbers and Dividing Lines
Bee-utiful - Start the Bee
The Bee Needs a Head
The Bee's Face
What's a Bee Without Wings?
Final Touches for Mr. Bee
The Butterfly Comes Next
Butterfly Wings
Next, an arachnid, Mr. Spider
Finishing Up Mr. Spider
An Appealing Ant
Final Touches for Mrs. Ant
Little Ladybug
Mr. Slowpoke Snail
The Rest of the Snail
Flower 1 (Purple) Using Tiled Clones
Flower 2 (Pink)
Flower 3 (Blue)
Flower 4 (Yellow)
Adding Bushes
Some Clumps of Grass
Stony Ground
Bouquet of Tiny Flowers
Exporting Your Masterpiece!
Section 30: Inkscape 0.92 Updates
Inkscape Update 0.92.4 Align and Distribute Changes
Inkscape Update 1 Toolbar and Changeable Themes
Inkscape Update 1 Docking Dialogs, Rotating the Canvas, Zoom Options
Inkscape Update 1 Color Palette, Split View, and X-Ray Modes
Inkscape Update 1 Stroke to Path, Glyphs, Select Sets Removed
Inkscape Update 1 Align Objects on Canvas
Inkscape Update 1 Color Fonts, Shifting the Grid Alignment
Inkscape Update 1 New PNG Export Options
Inkscape Update 1 Text Flow into Multiple Objects in Object Order
Inkscape Update 1 Pressure Sensitive Pencil, Live Path Effects
Inkscape 1.1 Updates
Welcome Dialog Operations
Interface Changes Dialog Tabs and Positioning and More...
Slicing Objects Using Slice Path Effect
Additional Export File Formats - JPG TIFF WEBP
Extension Manager (Early Development Phase)
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Inkscape Adventure - Learn Vector Graphics
Buy now
Learn more
Section 1: Introduction to The Inkscape Adventure Course
Installing Inkscape (Windows)
Section 2: The Inkscape Interface
The Inkscape Interface
Course Outline & Assignments (PDF)
Inkscape Update Videos
Section 3: Inkscape Documents
Working With Documents in Inkscape
Section 4: Basic Inkscape Operations
Basic Inkscape Operations
Basic Shapes Fills & Strokes
Section 5: Inkscape Layers
Inkscape Layers
Section 6: Stay Organized With the Objects and Layers Panels
Grouping Objects in Inkscape Demonstrated Through the House Assignment
House Assignment Part 2
Section 7: More Shape Tools
The Ellipse Tool
The Star Tool
The Shapes Assignment
Section 8: Save As and Export
Save As PDF and Export to PNG Files
Section 9: Converting Shapes to Paths
Shapes to Paths and Introduction to the Node Tool
Section 10: Aligning Things
The snapping toolbar, guides, and grids
Section 11: Align and Distribute
Using the Align and Distribute Dialog/Panel
Section 12: Inkscape's Pencil Tool
Intro to the Pencil Tool
Smoothing Pencil Strokes, Pencil Tool Modes
Pencil Tool Shapes
Pencil Stroke Styles, Ctrl Click Dots, Tweak Tool Jitter Colors
Cupcake Assignment Using the Pencil Tool
Drawing Tablet Review (XP Pen Deco 03)
Section 13: The Calligraphy Tool
Inkscape's Calligraphy Tool
Tracing Lines With the Calligraphy Tool, Assignment Overview
Section 14: Inkscape's Text Features
The Text Tool
Converting Text to Paths
Text Options (Kerning, Spacing, Rotation, etc.)
Using a Symbol Font
Section 15: The Pen/Path Tool
Introduction to the Pen Tool
Node Types and Conversions
Section 16: Path Geometry (Operations like Union, Difference...)
Path Operations
Create a Leaf and Butterfly Using Path Geometry
Create a Cookie Cutout and Wrench Using Path Geometry
Section 17: Bitmap Images in Inkscape
Importing Bitmap Images
Embedding vs. Linking Bitmaps, Using an External Bitmap Editor
Auto Bitmap Trace, Create a Vector Version of a Bitmap
Section 18: Manual Bitmap Trace
Trace a Clipart-style Monkey Using the Pen/Path Tool
Complete the Trace of the Monkey
Section 19: Object Clipping
How to Clip Objects Including Shapes, Bitmaps, and Text
Section 20: Object Masking
Mask Objects Using White, Black, Various Grays, and a Gradient.
Section 21: Remaining Tools and/or New Tool Features
Eye Dropper Tool and Color Selection
Selector Tool Features and Options
Copy and Paste Attributes and Styles
Fill and Stroke Menus in Status Bar
The Object Transform Panel
The Gradient Tool
Working With Mesh Gradients
Filling With the Paint Bucket Tool
The Spray Tool
The Eraser
3D Box Tool
Additional Text Features
Tweak Tool With a Single Object
Tweak Tool With Multiple Objects
The Symbol Library
Selection Sets
The Measure Tool
The Connector Tool
Section 22: Patterns in Inkscape
Inkscape's Predefined Patterns
Create a Custom Pattern
Pattern Along Path
Create a Seamless/Tiling Pattern
Section 23: Path Offsets
Insetting and Outsetting Shapes
Insetting and Outsetting Text
Image Offsets
Dynamic Linked Offsets
Section 24: Inkscape Clones
Introduction to Cloning
More on Clones - Cloning Clones, Unsetting Colors, Relinking
Section 25: Tiled Clones
Tiled Clones Panel: Symmetry Tab
Tiled Clones: Shift, Scale, Blur
Tiled Clones: Color Tab
Tiled Clones: Trace Tab
Tiled Clone Examples: Ring of Stars
Tiled Clone Examples: Spirograph
Tiled Clone Examples: Spikes
Section 26: Inkscape Filters
Sampling of Inkscape Filters pt. 1
Sampling of Inkscape Filters pt. 2
Sampling of Inkscape Filters pt. 3
Section 27: Inkscape Extensions
Inkscape Extensions pt. 1
Inkscape Extensions pt. 2
Inkscape Extensions pt. 3
Inkscape Extensions pt. 4
Inkscape Extensions pt. 5
Inkscape Extensions pt. 6
Inkscape Extensions pt. 7
Section 28: Live Path Effects
LPE: Pattern Along Path and Sketch
LPE: Envelope Deform and Hatches
LPE: Bend, Grid, and Gears
LPE: Power Stroke
Section 29: Final Project: Inkscape Adventure Game Board
Game Board Project Overview
Setting Up for the Project
Create the Ground and Sky
A Cloudy Day
Some Tall Blades of Grass
Add the Game Path
Complete the Game Path With Numbers and Dividing Lines
Bee-utiful - Start the Bee
The Bee Needs a Head
The Bee's Face
What's a Bee Without Wings?
Final Touches for Mr. Bee
The Butterfly Comes Next
Butterfly Wings
Next, an arachnid, Mr. Spider
Finishing Up Mr. Spider
An Appealing Ant
Final Touches for Mrs. Ant
Little Ladybug
Mr. Slowpoke Snail
The Rest of the Snail
Flower 1 (Purple) Using Tiled Clones
Flower 2 (Pink)
Flower 3 (Blue)
Flower 4 (Yellow)
Adding Bushes
Some Clumps of Grass
Stony Ground
Bouquet of Tiny Flowers
Exporting Your Masterpiece!
Section 30: Inkscape 0.92 Updates
Inkscape Update 0.92.4 Align and Distribute Changes
Inkscape Update 1 Toolbar and Changeable Themes
Inkscape Update 1 Docking Dialogs, Rotating the Canvas, Zoom Options
Inkscape Update 1 Color Palette, Split View, and X-Ray Modes
Inkscape Update 1 Stroke to Path, Glyphs, Select Sets Removed
Inkscape Update 1 Align Objects on Canvas
Inkscape Update 1 Color Fonts, Shifting the Grid Alignment
Inkscape Update 1 New PNG Export Options
Inkscape Update 1 Text Flow into Multiple Objects in Object Order
Inkscape Update 1 Pressure Sensitive Pencil, Live Path Effects
Inkscape 1.1 Updates
Welcome Dialog Operations
Interface Changes Dialog Tabs and Positioning and More...
Slicing Objects Using Slice Path Effect
Additional Export File Formats - JPG TIFF WEBP
Extension Manager (Early Development Phase)
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