NEWS: INKSCAPE ANNOUNCES WIP SHAPE BUILDER TOOL, SMART GUIDES; Martin Owens Finally Gets Sleep

by Michael Davies | Jun 26, 2021 | Inkscape, Inkscape Help, Inkscape News, Uncategorized

In a recent video originally posted to Martin Owens’s Patreon page, Mrs. Owens (a.k.a. Kama Lord) steps in for a napping and probably overworked Martin Owens (it’s his own fault for being so dedicated to Inkscape’s development) to announce that...

Inkscape Designers Stun with Incredible Artwork in Inkscape 1.1 About Screen Contest

by Michael Davies | Feb 22, 2021 | Inkscape, Inkscape News

Inkscape, the free scalable vector graphics alternative to premium software like Adobe Illustrator, has held numerous “About Screen” contests over the years as a way to get the Inkscape community involved in the software’s design as well as showcase...

10 Logo Color Combinations for Your Design Projects

by Michael Davies | Jun 22, 2020 | GIMP Customization, GIMP Graphic Design, Inkscape, Inkscape Customization

 Looking for great color combinations to use in your graphic design or logo projects? You’re in luck! I’ve put together 10 awesome color schemes below – which each include the name of the color and the HEX code for the color (which you can copy and...

How to Rotate Objects in Inkscape

by Michael Davies | Jun 16, 2020 | Inkscape, Inkscape Basics, Inkscape Help, Inkscape Tutorials

Inkscape definitely takes some getting used to when you’re first starting out with the program. One of the first tasks you may be looking to learn is how to rotate an object in Inkscape. Unlike other programs, like GIMP, that use a specific “rotate”...

Inkscape 1.0 Dark Theme Set Up

by Michael Davies | May 29, 2020 | Inkscape, Inkscape Basics, Inkscape Help, Inkscape Tutorials

The new Inkscape 1.0 is here! And there are tons of great new features, including the ability to easily customize your user interface to your liking. These UI customizations include the ability to set up a Dark Theme, which both looks cooler and is easier on the eyes...

How to Create Curved Text in Inkscape 1.0

by Michael Davies | May 8, 2020 | Inkscape, Inkscape Basics, Inkscape Help, Inkscape Tutorials

In this article I’ll be showing you how to easily create curved text in Inkscape. This method is quick and easy – only requiring the right sequence of steps to get the result you want. If you are a beginner, you should find this easy to follow! Note that there is a...