How to Create a Coloring Book From Scratch Using Free Tools

CREATE A COLORING BOOK USING STOCK VECTOR ARTWORK AND FREE ONLINE SOFTWARE
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I'll walk you step by step through how to choose appropriate images from free stock sites, manipulate those images in free vector editing software, and how to put it all together in a free design tool.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Always, always, ALWAYS ensure that you read and adhere to the image licence of any image you intend to use in your work-especially for commercial purposes-and properly attribute free stock imagery according to its license.
Some free imagery, including imagery from Vecteezy.com, has limits as to how many copies of a book you can sell before you need to purchase an extended licence, so be aware of the limitations of a free licence before using one, and be prepared to purchase an extended licence if you exceed those limitations. If a book that you've used free imagery to create generates over 50 sales (the limit for Vecteezy's free image licence), you can now afford to purchase the extended licence.
Read Vecteezy.com's image licence information here: www.vecteezy.com/licensing-ag...
Vecteezy.com's Licensing and Attribution Information: support.vecteezy.com/hc/en-us...
View my video on how to properly attribute free stock images: • How to Properly Attrib...
Free and paid stock vector images:
www.vecteezy.com/
Creative Fabrica: www.creativefabrica.com/ref/2...
Free Vector editing software:
Gravit: gravit.io
Inskscape (best for Windows): inkscape.org/
Free design tool:
canva.7eqqol.net/V5Ndj
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[@RachelHarrisonSund]

IMPORTANT: Always read and adhere to the individual image licence that accompanies the image you'd like to use in your work. Be aware that some licences place restrictions on commercial usage (for example, Vecteezy allows up to 50 copies of a work to be sold before you're required to purchase an extended licence). Please see this video's description for further information, as well as links to Vecteezy's image licence, and a link to my video on proper image attribution.

[@Voartist]

First, you have a great speaking voice and your diction and grammar make you easy to listen to so you don't need to be an "entertainer." Second this is a great tutorial, and other commenters have great ideas too. As most, I'm concerned about licensing. You mentioned that after 50 sold copies, Vecteezy requires an image license. I infer then, that I would have to track my number of sales. Is there license requirement per image or a general license allowing use of ANY image in unlimited numbers? I haven't read their agreement yet so my questions might be premature. Anyway, thanks!

[@parvoctube6824]

I love you rashel

[@GPD868]

@@venusbonjour9303 some artists just draw so basically thats where a designer takes their work to create content

[@LifeinGlow]

How much a lisence can be?

[@theazillionshow]

You are the best.

[@suedeutscher7052]

Rachel, your instruction is great. I'm so tired of having to wade through five minutes of getting screamed at and the teacher trying to be entertaining in other tutorials. You get right to the point, and you make it about the process. Also, every time you do a click or type something, you explain what you are doing. And you don't go too fast. Love it, thank you so much!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Thanks, Sue, that means a lot! I seriously wouldn't even know how to try and be entertaining on camera, haha. I'm definitely not a performer. I'm glad to hear that you find my information to-the-point.

[@katielieffers6730]

100% agree! Thank you Rachel!!!

[@susie3790]

@@RachelHarrisonSund All Aloha needed to say was to check all licenses thoroughly before selling, as there is fine print. There are buyers who will know this and do it anyway. No need for Aloha to go into a dissertation. The sites are frequented by newbies and the sites should post in clear, large print about licensing. They are deceiving, not Rachel. Chill people. Life is short.

[@NoahHornberger]

I really like how you went through the details of editing the vector artwork. That's a step I've seen skipped over in other tutorials, and it really helps me understand the process of going from a downloaded vector to a coloring page. Thanks!

[@bettybutler1686]

At 73 years with a BAFA sitting in retirement but 24 grandchildren needing some surprise gifts for Christmas!!! This will do it. And I’ll have a dozen pairs of stinkin Soxs from my kids stunned that I accomplished something thanks to this video!

[@veniseholloway9515]

Hi Rachel, as a retired teacher, I must say that I would be tickled to be in any of your classes. In fact, your tutorials are so concise that YOU should give tutorials to many of the folks on KZbin that attempt to give tutorials. Thank you for your clarity. It was very helpful.

[@KathyFilia]

I always learn something really useful about graphics, from you, thanks Rachel. You're a natural teacher.

[@SophieMarnez]

OMG... you just saved my life !!! I've been looking for exactly that for days in a row... I've sweated over Inkscape but it was always going astray... extremely frustrating ! Now I heard you mentioning its weird behavior on Macs... and its a relief : I'm not stupid ;-) I loved your tuto from beginning to end, your very clear and serene presentation and... I breathe again. I feel like right after a nice meditation... really. THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH ! You're the best teacher I've watched in ages...

[@yesyoucanwithMarilynn]

Hi, so glad I found this video, excellent job! Being of the "much" older generation, it was easy to follow and I learned so much. Thank you for your generosity.

[@TondeleyaAllen]

Rachel, thank you so much for this tutorial! Great video! This information is exactly what I've been hoping for!

[@3PairDesigns]

Rachel, thank you very much! This was a very good tutorial and you DID put a comment bubble in explaining about acknowledgements. I think for those who tend to search for the negative in a good thing, that it is important to remember that some artists don't want to deal with the retail end of their business and are satisfied to get smaller commissions from great platforms like Vecteezy, based on volume. I think what you have provided here is a wonderful way to get started in this fun low content format. Thank you very much for sharing your experiences and doing all that research for us. Looking forward to more! 😉👍

[@TheQuranChannel123]

Hello Richel, You are someone who is very giving, very kind, and very humble. What you gave away for free is actually worth a significant amount of cash. Caring is sharing, after all. I have spent some time looking for several methods that might be used to generate colouring books. Today, KZbin suggested that I watch your video, and I am really grateful for the suggestion.

[@sunnstarzsm]

Hey Rachel! I watched quite a lot of other videos on how to turn a picture into a coloring page and even though I am not one to write comments, I just HAD TO write one to you because your tutorial DEFINITELY deserves recognition and a thank you because your tutorial is the BEST, hands down!!! The others were way too complicated & for most people, they would never have been able to create a design. For me, though I am computer savvy, I simply did not feel like taking that much time to create one design, especially when I would like my coloring books to have 100 pages, so, thankfully I came across YOUR video! Thank you SO MUCH! Stacie in the Youngstown, Ohio area

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[@osaroigbinoba8795]

Thank you so much, Rachel! words cannot explain how grateful I am! Thank you a million timesssss! This tutorial has just given me the confidence I need to create my first coloring book.

[@marfstone]

Thank you thank you so much. I am so glad I found you. I have learned so much from you. You helped me fill in so many gaps in my list of questions I've had in my journey of publishing my 1st children's book. I can't tell you how many times I had to pause the video, or restart, to do the process and to completely understand what I was doing. Your process helped me so much and made me feel more confident in myself. Thank you for you software suggestions. I have Inkscape its a pain in the butt even on a windows computer. LOL maybe it will make more sense now that I have more of an understanding of what I am doing. Everywhere I looked for helps I kept hearing do a coloring book or other low content KDP's before publishing a book. Now I know why, Again thank you so much.

[@HeavenlyPlaced]

Great tutorial! I have been looking into this for a couple of days now and this video has convinced me that I can do this. Hoping to publish my first book in September 2019! Thanks Rachel!!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Awesome, Cindra! You'll have to let me know how it goes!

[@dawnferrara821]

What a great tutorial! SO much more informative than some I've seen lately. And I love that you're using user-friendly tools. Thank you for doing this!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

You're welcome, Dawn!

[@gdeb7000]

Rachel, thank you very much for teaching and sharing. Your tutorial is great. I will follow your lead for my first coloring book.

[@grk6573]

Great tutorial. I look for platform suggestions and their limitations...and you just got to them without much ado and it was great. Thank you. 🙏

[@MarkWilder68]

I was hoping you would show it in inkscape since I've been using it for years. This is still a great and very helpful tutorial and I thank you for taking the time. Your explanations are great and your presentation is even better. Thank you

[@MichaelSalas_Realtor]

This was just what I was looking for. However, I was trying to follow along with Illustrator and got lost almost immediately during the conversion part. I would absolutely love to watch you do the same thing in the current version of Illustrator. I haven't worked in Illustrator for years and have forgotten nearly everything. It's daunting. I love your channel. You are a calm voice with an exceptional eye amongst all the noise. Keep up the great work! Cheers!

[@lauriehamilton6246]

I must say, your training skills are amazing. You really cannot teach with more clarity if you tried. Thank you and congratulations on having an excellent channel. I just subscribed. I rarely leave comments but your video was done so well, I had to.

[@dee1realdeal]

Priceless information! Still valuable right now, thanks Rachel!

[@Cherbartlett]

Thanks Racehl.. This will definitely come in handy! Can't wait to make one!

[@noonmamaat]

Thank you so much for your explanation.It doesn't make me bored, it's not complicated. 🌹

[@williamcostello8624]

Love the time you take with details. Perfect! Thanks, BC

[@rosemaryma9847]

Awesome teacher! Your voice and speed are very calming and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@wolflearn8966]

You are awesome, I like your tutorials: simple, easy and helpful, really amazing. :)

[@selenacollier6677]

Thank you so much for this! Simple and great instructions! Ready to get started now🎉🎉!

[@teresadunn376]

IMPRESSIVE! Thanks for a great step-by-step video.

[@lisamclawrence2583]

You are such an amazing teacher. Makes this feel easy. Thank you so much

[@Anniewhispers]

Thank you for being so detail and making it easy...I can't draw for my life but would like to do coloring books for my kids...and this is awesome...great job..making life just a bit more beautiful 🥰❣⚘🙆‍♂️

[@jamessamy]

Awesome step by step tutorial.Thank you Rachel , love it. Definitely I will go for it

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

You're welcome, Don!

[@dalas28]

Thank you sooo much for your amazing videos, your videos has gave me the answers for all of my questions that I have been looking for before

[@luxurycardstore]

I just paid $50 for a course on how to do this, and I still think that your video is as valuable if not more valuable than what I paid for. The course showed more complex designs suitable for adult coloring pages. I think your information is equally valuable because it shows a more simplistic approach with better sources and tools than the course. Thank you so much because I have been searching for a video like this for a couple years now.

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

I'm so glad you found it useful! It makes me very happy to know I'm providing good value. :)

[@radioobsessed8015]

i found your videos very helpful.i've published 4 low content books now.looking forward to learning more from you.

[@District61TM]

Thanks Rachel...Looking forward to giving this a try!! Very easy to follow you.

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Glad you found it useful, Fran!

[@299eshaarif2]

The best KZbin tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you Ma'am!

[@suemcarthur105]

Bravo! thanks so much for your time, so well done, much appreciated

[@Diamonddusted68]

You made this looks shockingly simple. Thanks so much. Great teacher and video.

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

You're welcome!

[@dringyisdingy]

Thank you! That was an excellent tutorial. You are always so clear and precise. I greatly enjoy your videos.

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Thanks Colette!

[@TheBrettmh]

Amazing! Thanks so much for the tool tips and instructions! I hope these all work on a chromebook. I will find out soon thanks to this video.

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

You're welcome, Brett! They should all work for you.

[@KeithWheelerBooks]

Amazing video, Rachel! I’ve tried so many vector editing software to accomplish this. You’re a life saver!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Thanks, Keith! Glad you found it useful! So many programs out there to choose from, and each one has their limitations. I really do like Gravit as a free option; it's a real cut above the rest of them.

[@KeithWheelerBooks]

I will definitely be checking it out!

[@raymakara]

Thanks so much Rachel!!!! This is a great teaching video, and really, really helpful!!!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Thanks, Ray!

[@nikkibeaudreau9706]

Awesome tutorial! Definitely going to give this a try! Thank you. 😊

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Glad you found it useful, Nikki!

[@jackfleming26]

This is the best instructional video I have seen. Thank you.

[@shejanahamed6168]

It’s really helpful. Thanks for your great tutorial.

[@TrulyLivingBetter]

Thank u so much! A dream come true of want to do a coloring book for years.

[@sandraramirez2220]

Wow!! Thanks you very much for this tutorial! I had some problems doing it by Mayen but with this video you solved most of them. Thanks again!!!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

You're welcome, Sandra!

[@ebunmesaiyete]

Thank you!!! I will be rewatching this for sure

[@rc9037]

You made this look so easy. Thankyou.

[@justynas1625]

Great tutorial Rachel. Thank you for all your tutorials :)

[@BobbieJuanKenobi]

It is soooo much easier, and far more rewarding, to make and use your own art!

[@SheenaRea]

Bob, what software or device do you use to create your art? I'm thinking of getting an iPad Pro, but am curious what others use.

[@ShaniTheBurningTree]

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[@monstersandmothers4475]

Her video is for those that don't want to do the work.

[@doo21leroux]

@@monstersandmothers4475 oh stop.......not everyone is able to draw ya know.

[@jenniferlambert3886]

You could combine your own artwork with other pre-made images. That’s what I plan on doing. I use Adobe Illustrator and Afinity Design. I tried Inkscape and I do NOT like it.

[@tourdogg]

Wow, you are awesome Rachel! Great work!

[@colscopters]

Omg! You are the one I've been looking for at last a KZbinr that has all the answers I've been looking for I've been struggling getting my first book done I found you by accident your videos are amazing thank you 😊 ❤️ I've subscribed

[@funmiadeaga926]

Thanks so much, this has been very helpful!

[@boni9384]

Amazing! Thank you, I really enjoyed the video

[@sanjibdutta6632]

Thank you man it was really very simplified and informative 😁❤️

[@HasanAhmedAshrafi1]

Whoa! That was smooth like silk, like the snap of Thanos disappearing half of universe, Haa!. Thanks a lot!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Haha, I'm laughing at your comparison! So funny! And thanks for the compliment!

[@RinRar]

Thank you very much! Great tutorial..

[@ronankati1920]

Great video! Easy to understand and great explanations on everything.

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Thanks, Ro!

[@nirasulaiman9791]

thank you Rachel..this is very helpful

[@princessresonna4192]

Thank you so much!!! You earned a subscriber! I was apprehensive about creating a Coloring Book; you made the entire process easy!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@kathydiaz3873]

So much valuable info! Thanks so much, Rachel!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Julie-ib2ti]

Thank you Rachel for your generosity in helping others with kdp

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

You're welcome!

[@rickmartinez1769]

Thank you! A lot of great information in this tutorial!

[@rhonda4kids]

This tutorial is fantastic! Thanks bunches!!

[@alexandrasanches2473]

I’m soooo so so so happy to have found your vídeo! Thankyou thankyou, thankyou!!!!!!

[@veronicalerma3951]

EXCELLENT ! I'm so glad I found you. 😀

[@artofphillipdallas]

I'm currently working on coloring book myself and using Photoshop for the darkening when I need to adjust it. With my drawings I'm using a thicker marker to trace so it has that coloring book look to it when I scan them in. I'm also putting a picture on one side so coloring won't bleed through from another picture. I plan on doing 24 pages and 48 total for mine. I think I might use canva for making the pages and using their fonts.

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Awesome, it's great that you can use your own custom images! Good point about placing only one image per sheet so that it doesn't bleed through!

[@priyaravin1222]

Great explanation, Great demonstration, and great video!!!

[@therealtifflen]

Thank you!!! EXCELLENT tutorial. ♥️

[@wtf-whattyrantsfear3859]

Using your advice, I published 2 coloring books on Lulu and KDP. You're awesome... BTW, I am working on a color by numbers book now.

[@themarriedcouple9924]

How did your first coloring book through KDP go? Any profits?

[@annalubaszewska6625]

This is a great tutorial. Thank You.

[@nolalorraine6579]

Great idea. I'd never thought of doing those before.

[@trbelcher]

Fantastic information! Thank you so much!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

No problem!

[@ItsMissLalaToYou7]

Thank you for the tutorial. That was awesome!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

You're so welcome!

[@shirrajohnsonhughes4177]

Hello Rachel, Thank you for this video. I always wondered how to make coloring books step by step. 😀

[@goldkanga]

Excellent, thank you so much for this video, you explain it all so clearly.

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

Thanks, Jean! I'm thrilled you found it useful!

[@kalenhouse]

Thank so much for this tutorial.

[@Belita2003]

Hi Rachel! I just came across your video and it’s so much fun, I learned so much! Thank you! I kept seeing the suggestion by the program to change the dpi to 300 if you’re going to use canva, but you left it at 72. Does it make a difference or is 72 going to still print in a good resolution? Also, if the final product is going to be in PDF why not save it in pdf on vecteezy? Thanks again!

[@maglalearner5028]

Thank you very much. Some very useful new programs to use!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

You're welcome!

[@L_Jan_Turner]

This is terrific. Thank you!

[@silvanoescudero6238]

Thank you Rachel for you illustration

[@shandaburrowes4729]

Thanks I can not wait to try this.

[@janellekm]

Thanks for sharing this with us 😊

[@hosamal-deen8623]

Thank you for sharing ❤️ You have educted me a lot ❤️❤️❤️

[@ifiaintreadin]

Clear explanation. Great video😊

[@loopDloop2008]

Great video. Thank you!

[@JW-lk2tu]

Great tutorial! Well done!

[@anitamitchell6434]

Thanks so much. This is very helpful!

[@Annakat321]

Awesome video thank you!

[@LifeinGlow]

Cute animals and a nice tutorial, thank you! :)

[@brighteyes6585]

This is so helpful! Thanks!!

[@1meilee]

Really good video! 💛

[@user-by3wu3uw3y]

You are inspiring Rachel thanks

[@chronicmomlife292]

Awesome information, thanks so much!!!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

You're welcome!

[@amandajohnson2648]

Hey Racheal, Thanks for this wonderful video....but vecteezy is not providing .svg fils but .eps files. The problem is that i cant pick one image out of the many in a single file. Please how do i do it. Thanks

[@aatikahbinteiqbal7160]

I feel like to press the like button 100 times.. Great explanation. Thank u.👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@BreakingTheBookies]

Very informative.Thankyou.

[@paulburgess4954]

Great info thank you Rachel!

[@RachelHarrisonSund]

No problem, Paul!

[@truthseeker4490]

very useful video...much appreciate