(NOTE: I have combined all of the Inkscape Hands-on classes into a single course, called Inkscape Essentials: Hands-on Approach, which also contains additional lessons. Check it out!)

Hi, welcome to the Inkscape Hands-on series of classes. In this series, we'll use an entirely hands-on, project-based approach to learn how to create stunning artwork with Inkscape, a powerful free and open-source vector graphics editor that is an excellent alternative to paid software, like Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, and Corel Draw.

In this first lesson of the series, we'll create a cute character named Super Pig. In the process, we'll learn how to:

create and manipulate shapes with the shape tools and the Select Tool
use the Fill and Stroke dialog for full control over colors
use the Align and Distribute dialog to align parts of our drawings in various ways
group and sort our drawings on the canvas

It's going to be a big lesson, and a very important one for establishing the foundation we'll need as we continue to learn more and more advanced topics throughout the series. Also, because this is the first lesson, before we get started, we'll do a quick overview of Inkscape's interface and learn how to navigate around the canvas. If you're already somewhat familiar with Inkscape, please feel free to skip the overview video and head straight to the Super Pig lesson. After the lesson, we'll also learn how to export our documents, so that you can export and upload your finished project!

If you would like to download the finished project file, please go to the Projects & Resources section of the lesson. You can find a link to the section above this description.

See you in the first video!

NOTE: This series assumes that you already have a copy of Inkscape installed on your system. If you don't, you can find the latest version at the Inkscape homepage, inkscape.org, along with guides on how to install it on a Windows, Mac, or Linux system.

More classes in this series:

(NOTE: I have combined all of the Inkscape Hands-on classes into a single course, called Inkscape Essentials: Hands-on Approach, which also contains additional lessons. Check it out!)

Inkscape Hands-on Class 02: Whale Logo

Inkscape Hands-on Class 03: Orange Juice Logo

Inkscape Hands-on Class 04: Camping Poster

Inkscape Hands-on Class 05: Travel Icon

Inkscape Hands-on Class 06: Coffee Shop Logo

Julie Canfield

--

2