Inkscape for Beginners: Create a Line Art Logo Using Any Image

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    In this tutorial I'll be demonstrating how to create vector line art logos using Inkscape.
    Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: logosbynick.com/inkscape
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  • @LogosByNick
    @LogosByNick  5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    If you want to learn more about how Inkscape works, I have a 50+ part video series where I explain all of the tools and features in Inkscape and demonstrate how they work. Here's the link if interested: logosbynick.com/inkscape/

  • @fun-learning
    @fun-learning 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    thank you so much- I am from Egypt and i learned a lot from you-i need Inkscape a lot in my channel-and your video helped me a lot

  • @MikeM8891
    @MikeM8891 8 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Alternatively the ellipse-shaped bezier curves can be scaled by going to Path>Path Effects... (Shift+Ctrl+7) and adjusting the width. By default a width of 1.000 equals 10 pixels.

    • @_Yolandi
      @_Yolandi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      thanks

    • @MichelBarbaro
      @MichelBarbaro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh! Much better! Thanks! I don't want to belittle the technique described on the video! Both useful!

    • @ayeyebrazorf7527
      @ayeyebrazorf7527 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nine says 0.000 and at maximum I can get it at 0.1 (mm, px, or whatever) I click enter but nothing happens and goes back to 0.000. Also when I draw the ellipse curves when I resize them the thickness doesn't change, wtf?? help

    • @billykid631
      @billykid631 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, yours method is faster. Thanks for the tips.

    • @khalidelgazzar
      @khalidelgazzar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's much better. Thanks

  • @harrisonology700
    @harrisonology700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    For anyone having trouble getting the stroke size to increase when downsizing, another way to get a similar effect is by selecting everything and clicking path union. Then click on the object and press control and 0 at the same time. This will create a offset from the shape each time you do this.
    Hope this helps!

  • @wbarela7313
    @wbarela7313 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great tutorial! Not only was it really helpful, but it was also well produced. Thank you!

  • @jigsawmuzak
    @jigsawmuzak 8 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    You're real treasure, dear Nick!
    Thank you with the whole heart of mine!

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Jigsaw Muzak Glad to help!

  • @ivyquinto
    @ivyquinto 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you very much for your tutorials! Everything I know about inkscape I practically learned from your tutorials. :)

  • @pwnyou2295
    @pwnyou2295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simple, easy to follow tutorial. Thank you very much. Gotta say, if someone ever wants a job designing logos for investment or real estate companies, this is probably the only Inkscape video they'll ever need. Seriously, it feels like 90% of those companies use line logos.

  • @FLjock01
    @FLjock01 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nicely done. The confidence in your voice, and your verbal cadence, is perfect for a tutorial. Right to the point, results in under 10 minutes. Thank you for your time and effort.

  • @johnjohnston3815
    @johnjohnston3815 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. I have been putting off learning inkscape for almost 2 hours. You are making this very effortless..

  • @hansdegroot8549
    @hansdegroot8549 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video popped up when I was looking for Inkscape (tutorials). Great video and performance.
    When I saw the thumbnail I expected a total other way of doing it (because I don't know how inkscape works.
    But this is just great. Thanks for sharing.

  • @loracrooks9987
    @loracrooks9987 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous tutorial! I'm just learning Inkscape and just from this short tutorial; I've learned a lot! Greatly appreciated!

  • @aakatsis
    @aakatsis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg I loved this so much! This is the second tutorial I'm watching and I'll probably watch everything you have it is super helpful! Thanks for posting Nick!

  • @susantipsyhealy7655
    @susantipsyhealy7655 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally, someone who can explain Inkscape in a way I can understand. Thank you.

  • @LogosByNick
    @LogosByNick  7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If you'd like to learn more about design theory and the process of creating a professional logo, be sure to check out my logo design course: logosbynick.com/designcourse/

  • @ViktorBludov
    @ViktorBludov 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well done explanation, very CONCISE without wasting any time. Thanks for doing this.

  • @alphabravo3481
    @alphabravo3481 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Subbed. You have a lot of great looking tutorials (love the clean + sharp looks of the final result).

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Alpha Bravo Thank you!

  • @toyas400
    @toyas400 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have really just saved my life :) ... thank you for taking the time to post this for myself and others to learn from

  • @jacobopstad5483
    @jacobopstad5483 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! I love your tutorials. I like how you teach the shortcuts, too.

  • @penguinswander
    @penguinswander 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the straight forward tutorial. I'm going to try it right now.

  • @theKetrab02
    @theKetrab02 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great work! With the help of your videos I was able to make a pretty decent logo.

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, glad to help

  • @muhammadjibran7672
    @muhammadjibran7672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So simple yet so powerful. Thanks Nick.

  • @richtraube2241
    @richtraube2241 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial. Easy to follow. I got good results and I'm no artist by along shot. My wife and I have our own company and I can easily see using this simple method to create monotone graphics. Thanks Nick!

  • @sanjayshivaprasadp6451
    @sanjayshivaprasadp6451 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nick, Thanks. I am new to designing of any kind and I find the way you explain easier to grasp. Happy holidays.

  • @TractorTech
    @TractorTech 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, I started out watching your tutorial on how to make a logo using gimp. Then you said inkscape was better because you could make a vector so I switched to that video. Then I saw this video in the up next column and switched to it. I am wanting to make a line art logo, I did not know it was called line art til now. After watching this video I am feeling more confident about doing it.

  • @bobcatbleeder
    @bobcatbleeder 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, very simple, very good. Thanks Nick for sharing the idea. Loved it.

  • @lakeireland
    @lakeireland 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first thing I've managed to make in Inkscape that came out decently! Some of my lines were really thick when I drew them so I did the opposite of the scaling instructions. They turned out fine :)

  • @KiKiJahDore
    @KiKiJahDore 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The bezier tool is one of my favorites on Inkscape. It’s almost always the only one I use.

  • @alphabravo3481
    @alphabravo3481 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tutorial, clear + concise explanation, good production, and good audio quality.

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Alpha Bravo Thank you!

  • @Damodharanjay
    @Damodharanjay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are amazing! Ubuntu + GIMP + Inkscape = Design Wizard! You are my inspiration!

  • @gummi4977
    @gummi4977 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the tutorial.
    I was having a difficult time to make some artline logo with 'calligraphic' tool. This is much better and easier :D

  • @ajfa101
    @ajfa101 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I just needed this to draw a palm tree for a logo! So helpful!

  • @ahmeddeiaa3943
    @ahmeddeiaa3943 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    amazing. At last a line art tutorial. I wanted to see this long ago

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +ahmed deia Glad you were able to learn something!

  • @darrenedgson2043
    @darrenedgson2043 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    If your line width does not change when scaling. On the "Select" bar check the button towards the end "When scaling objects, scale the stroke width by the same proportion".

    • @GiuTor73
      @GiuTor73 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, thanks for the tip but I can't find the above button in Inkscape 0.92. Can you help? Many thanks.

    • @dbo514
      @dbo514 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GiuTor73 same here

    • @GiuTor73
      @GiuTor73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dbo514 Yep I found the solution in the mean time. Either use Inkscape on a bigger screen or click the last triangle on the right to access the hidden option cause the screen width is too short to contain all the options!

    • @dbo514
      @dbo514 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GiuTor73 I've found it but it doesn't seem to affect the line width.

    • @GiuTor73
      @GiuTor73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dbo514 Really? It works on my inkscape. I use 1.0 too on Linux.

  • @wovado
    @wovado 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you'd want to adjust the thickness of the lines you could go into the path effect editor and change the 'width' option there. This is basically just 'pattern along path' using an ellipse.

  • @rayvang2536
    @rayvang2536 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had problems at first when my lines ending up being to thick but then I found out and messed with the size of pens strokes and managed to complete the video. I used .10\.09 for a similar size in the video. I'm excited to use this and more tools in the future. Thank you for the video.

  • @gigliotube
    @gigliotube 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Usefull as usual!
    I Decide to stop learning inkscape throught boring step by step official guide: i can easily guess that your tutoriall will be one of my fav learning sources. Thanks!
    Greetings from IT

  • @LetMeDieLord
    @LetMeDieLord 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the best, Nick. All this content for free!!! ... I bought your courses, too. Insanely low price at an EXCELLENT content and quality. I've been able to create logos for me and other people. I can never thank you enough!

  • @brendanward2991
    @brendanward2991 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your Inkscape tutorials are becoming addictive.

  • @ninjaplease23
    @ninjaplease23 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you right now! Thank you so much for making this video!

  • @narcissus305
    @narcissus305 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing ,simple, concise clear..Thank you!!!!

  • @barkingbandicoot
    @barkingbandicoot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cool! Thank you!
    The scaling of thickness would not change for me though! Did I miss some setting?
    How do you crop the image afterwards?
    Thanks!

  • @thunderbird91988
    @thunderbird91988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing! By your tutorial I could some very important logo for myself and my university work :)

  • @vrihanaditya
    @vrihanaditya 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic simple and well explained. I'm subscribing. please keep these lil tips and tricks coming.

  • @Mentorcase
    @Mentorcase 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not easily impressed but I have watched a few of these videos and I think you have done a great job with teaching and showing what to do.

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Mentorcase Thank you! I try my best.

  • @blinkerplease1936
    @blinkerplease1936 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorial. I have drawn many items with different shapes for the bezier tool but never noticed that they thin when I enlarge, or fatten when shrinking. I opened some I created previously and they do change. Thank you for that tip.

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Blinker Please It took me a while to figure that out too

  • @polomhuiri7759
    @polomhuiri7759 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly what I needed today. Thank You

  • @decalpals8496
    @decalpals8496 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Nick, I'm so glad to have found you on TH-cam. I've already watched a couple of your videos and have already expanded my knowledge of Inkscape in very meaningful ways. I've been using it for almost a year. I design cut files to be used on home hobby cutting machines like ScanNCut, Cricut, and Cameo. Have you ever done or would you consider doing a video on the most efficient way to turn the photo of a person into a design that could be cut as a decal? I've been experimenting but I'm hoping there's a quicker, more efficient way to to what seems to be a tedious process. In the meantime, I am going to enjoy going through your videos to see what I can learn about design composition and ease of use in Inkscape. Thanks so much for taking your time to make these videos.

  • @matiasgoinheix366
    @matiasgoinheix366 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is a gem

  • @viascribe2251
    @viascribe2251 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great tutorial! Thank you very much

  • @ryanfong3577
    @ryanfong3577 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was extremely helpful, thank you so much!

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help, thanks for watching

  • @eatle7604
    @eatle7604 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorial!

  • @j22672
    @j22672 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips, as always. Thank you, sir.

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +j22672 Cheers. Thanks for watching.

  • @nitreall
    @nitreall 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow! i think im gonna watch all ur images. thnks a lot

  • @luciekolarova5351
    @luciekolarova5351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this great tutorial! :)
    For everyone having problem with changing the thickness - I think that with newer versions of Inkscape the trick with scaling down to make lines thicker isn't needed anymore - when you go to edit path by nodes tool and click on your path, there is a small square next to the starting node and if you drag it away, line gets thicker, if closer, it gets thinner. Hope I explained that well - I am no master in Inkscape unlike Nick :D :)

    • @harshitachauhan7721
      @harshitachauhan7721 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, I was getting a little concern because mine is new version and nodes were not getting thick or thin but your comment give me helpful advice

  • @anchithacharya7836
    @anchithacharya7836 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Nick, could you please make tutorial on making mockup UIs in Inkscape if that is possible?
    Also, great tutorial! I am looking forward to many more awesome tutorials from you!

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Anchith Acharya Thanks. UI's for what specifically? It wouldn't be too much different than designing anything else -- you'd just have to set the dimensions to whatever specifications are required.

  • @rhessex
    @rhessex 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some great tips in this one.

  • @moneyxx
    @moneyxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    its so amazing thank you nick ❤️

  • @Amdecreations.
    @Amdecreations. 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tutorial. A great help.

  • @fight2flyphoto
    @fight2flyphoto 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @1DJLNR
    @1DJLNR 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb tutorial Nick!! subscribed!

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +DJ LNR Awesome, thanks!

  • @HilltopDyer
    @HilltopDyer 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best tutorial! Thanks so much!!

  • @rmd9250
    @rmd9250 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial! Thank you!

  • @anhvunguyen8171
    @anhvunguyen8171 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That is an amazing guide!

  • @maryf4480
    @maryf4480 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great easy to follow tutorial.

  • @kymmoulds
    @kymmoulds 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial. Well done.

  • @rashaahmed2299
    @rashaahmed2299 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this technique. Many thanks

  • @FaithandActiondotnet
    @FaithandActiondotnet 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool! Finally, art I can do!!

  • @argenisjimenez8118
    @argenisjimenez8118 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing tutorial man

  • @RobertBrown-qb8yh
    @RobertBrown-qb8yh 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Great little tutorial.

  • @mariamelmoazen3696
    @mariamelmoazen3696 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i freaking love your videos.
    THANK YOUUUU!!!!!!

  • @tekstygrafika3782
    @tekstygrafika3782 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much! Great lesson.

  • @elmagico721
    @elmagico721 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial. Thanks

  • @AcedReza
    @AcedReza 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks man. it was simple and helpful

  • @sgreum70
    @sgreum70 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for these tutorials. I'm working my way through them to resurrect my graphics career after a couple of years away and they are really helpful and easy to follow.
    I'm using the current version, 0.92 and when I resize the image my lines are resizing in proportion even though the button "when scaling objects, scale the stroke width by the same proportion" is off. It also does this when it is on, its state seems to make no difference.
    Is there another setting that I am missing that changes this? I've been poking around for a couple of hours and can't find anything.

  • @essare108
    @essare108 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you Nick - that ship looks cute :)

  • @armanirani6565
    @armanirani6565 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you great videos i subscribed to your channel :-) very simple and makes me feel like i can do it!

  • @charonsherrard9348
    @charonsherrard9348 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your a great teacher❤❤❤

  • @dmanrosss
    @dmanrosss 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great tutorials Nick!

  • @adrianflores4036
    @adrianflores4036 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't thank you enough for this.

  • @billykid631
    @billykid631 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good lesson, thank you.

  • @rblihovde
    @rblihovde 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool looking image creation. What was also interesting was that you used the Inkscape feature of changing the scale of the stroke width by the same proportion when resizing. That feature is usually something that annoys me and I end up turning it off altogether! Now I have a better understanding of how it can be put to good use! Great video!

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Bob Blihovde Yeah it can be aggravating until you figure out how it fully works.

  • @fauzanalexander28
    @fauzanalexander28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    for those who cannot scale, activate a stroke on the line object and the button when scaling an object should not be activated

    • @bichiik
      @bichiik 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! I wasn't able to figure it out, your comment was very helpful!

  • @acornalley3653
    @acornalley3653 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Nick, I love your tutorials, I can't stop working through them!! On this one when I go to scale at the end it doesn't make the lines thicker. Scaling up or down just keeps all the proportions the same. What am I doing wrong?

  • @DjClimamusic
    @DjClimamusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tut :) thank you!

  • @himanshuchoudhary4185
    @himanshuchoudhary4185 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video. Helped a lot.

  • @juanmartin6871
    @juanmartin6871 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buen video me sirvio de mucho, GRACIAS!

  • @phillipm2368
    @phillipm2368 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nick,geniously!!!Thank you

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +drummer Greatest Thanks

  • @shaileshdeshpande8539
    @shaileshdeshpande8539 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome tutorial

  • @rodrigocbv
    @rodrigocbv 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good! Thanks for sharing!

  • @GirolamoAloe
    @GirolamoAloe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have learned something new watching this video 😃

  • @mrstlb8780
    @mrstlb8780 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for all your videos and hard work! Can the ellipse line trick work in Gimp too? I always wondered how to get those type lines in Gimp.

  • @timeisgold7793
    @timeisgold7793 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much nick

  • @velhoguidsd
    @velhoguidsd 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    simple, but beautiful.

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +guilherme daniel Thanks!

  • @irfanneox6601
    @irfanneox6601 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Tutorial!!!!
    but Nick, can u make tutorial that explain briefly about Object to Path and Stroke to Path (Path drop down menu)
    One of your new fan!!!!

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Irfan NeoX Yes, I made a video addressing this because it was a very common question. Here's a link: th-cam.com/video/JEPd-gCW5m8/w-d-xo.html

  • @brucepatterson3182
    @brucepatterson3182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorials Nick! I have greatly enjoyed them. I posted this this comment to your other tutorial about line drawings as well. I did discover through experimentation that if the Bezier Shape is set to None that the resizing node does not show up no matter what you do. I have noticed in the comments that some individuals have had problems getting the node to show and it is possible that this is the reason. The node will show up on any other Shape EXCEPT for None. I have noticed that sometimes Inkscape will switch the shape back to none without any apparent reason (program glitch?) so that is something you may wish to point out if you do any other tutorials about the Bezier tool. I hope that this comment helps anyone who may have had problems getting the node to show up. Someone else may have already pointed this out in your comments (I didn't read every one) but I thought I should mention it to try to help anyone who is having problems.

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good point Bruce, thanks for sharing.

  • @SidsArt
    @SidsArt 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome as usual!! Thank u so much!! #respect

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Sids Art Thanks Sid! Watching you use the ellipse tool on the bezier pen to draw your character gave me the idea for this one. Keep up the great work!

    • @SidsArt
      @SidsArt 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Nick Saporito (LogosByNick) Thank you so much!! I am very much glad to read this. And Happy New Year! All the best!

  • @katiecavinder3144
    @katiecavinder3144 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are AMAZING Nick! I am wondering if in Inkscape it is possible to make a line art logo but change the black line to a set background? For instance, a metal or glitter background image used for the line.

  • @MSKChess
    @MSKChess 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good. Thankyou.

  • @bambooindark1
    @bambooindark1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very creative.