(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.

If you are fairly new to Inkscape, I highly recommend following the classes in order, as we will be learning new tools and features in each lesson and reusing ones we learned in previous lessons, without explaining them again. You can find links to all of the classes in the series at the bottom of this description.

In this third lesson of the series, we'll create an orange juice logo with text. In the process, we'll learn how to:

use the Text Tool to create and modify text objects and change font attributes
turn text objects into paths and modify individual letters
use the Put on Path feature to curve text around a path/shape
use more path operations (Break Apart & Dynamic Offset)

The things we learn in this lesson will be very useful every time we want to create custom typographic logos.

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 lesson!

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 01: Super Pig!

Inkscape Hands-on Class 02: Whale Logo

Inkscape Hands-on Class 04: Camping Poster

Inkscape Hands-on Class 05: Travel Icon

Inkscape Hands-on Class 06: Coffee Shop Logo

Hanlie Van der Westhuizen

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