Inkscape Tutorial: Vector Image Trace

[@LogosByNick]

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/

[@ms3009]

your tutorials are great. I think I am in for your course. I randomly used inkscape with your tutorials. I try to make images from photographs for my Silhouette cutter. Now this bird is easy to section in different colors. I want to do a dog and don't know how to organize it into sections.

[@desiflavor2633]

@Fabianus Anka why would he do it for free? He went to school and paid to learn, so you can as well!

[@desiflavor2633]

Sometimes you do. Not everyone is born with skills, they practise and pay to learn

[@laja6108]

You have the perfect balance of being repetitive without sounding too repetitive. Explaining the keybinds each time really helped me. Old but gold

[@HYPZwastaken]

Hi Nick, I really appreciate your videos, especially the GIMP & Inkscape tutorials. Keep up the good work and please don't stop making content. Greetings from Germany

[@LogosByNick]

Thanks! No plans of stopping any time soon.

[@245meg123]

haZed b

[@knytt]

It's so great that you mention the keyboard shortcuts you use. As a total beginner, this is immensly helpful - much more fun to look at a cool parrot picture being made than just hear/read a list of key bindings with no to little context.

[@EBZSROADRASH]

I think being a good teacher is an incredible skill. You are one of those people who's got it. Your videos are always so well put together and informative, I learn something new every time. There is no other channel on youtube that can hold my attention for 20+ minutes, like yours. Thank you!

[@LogosByNick]

Thank you for the feedback! Glad to hear that what I'm doing is effective.

[@AntonSlavik]

I was lost at the very beginning until I looked elsewhere and found out I needed "Create Regular Bezier Path" selected on the top left panel

[@LisaPants40]

OMFG!!!!!! THANK YOU! I just spent 2 hours on this and I immediately did it!

[@buttar6490]

yeah i just realized the same thing

[@fun-learning]

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

[@jeffrobarge6378]

Wow! I am very impressed with INKSCAPE as a vector graphics design application. It is exactly what I was hoping as an alternative to Corel Draw, or most any other program, that cost hundreds of dollars to own. I am also very happy with the instructional videos available from logos by nick, and will very likely be purchasing a more in depth training series so that I might finally learn to do the things that I have been wanting to do for a long time. Thanks for the instruction Nick. Kudos to the creators of Inkscape!

[@nevergiveup600]

your speed of teaching doesn't matter as long as you tell your audience what you are clicking on your keyboard and thanks for that! Love this Vid! Keep it up!

[@forageforage3520]

Another outstanding video by Nick! Learning to use the Bezier tool is challenging but powerful once you master it.

[@cuddlybear4524]

This video is EXACTLY what I need all the way down to tracing a tropical bird. Subscribed.

[@thechurchofdave]

Thank you for this. You just helped me out in a big way. I appreciate how well you presented it. Clear. Consice, and just enough detail of information without a bunch of unrelated stuff. Very well done. Thank you again.

[@firozahmad2464]

I'm really very much thankful. Nick videos are helping me every day. Now, I myself can create vector, low poly potrait, line art etc after watching his videos. His way of teaching is extremely wow. Please make more videos on Inkscape. Thanks for all your efforts to shape us.😍

[@salvistoscano]

i have been learning inkscape and using the Bezier tool for the last 2 weeks, but I just realised that i did not know how to use the Bezier tool, till I saw this awesome video. this is the first video that i have seen, that shows very clearly how to use the Bezier tool to advantage. Thank you for helping dummies like me. Keep up the good work. i think that this is the best Bezier tool video, that i have seen so far.

[@edgarm7353]

I like how you explain so clearly that anyone can follow along. Thanks for that

[@luckielifestyle1213]

This video is exactly what I was looking for for my logo project. I appreciate you manifesting it. Very informative and engaging.

[@RobCLynch]

This opens up a whole range of ideas. Excellent tutorial.

[@zayneinfous1668]

You're awesome Nick. Your tutorials are mostly very delicate and time consuming but the quality is top notch. Keep up the good work man.

[@catherinevega1456]

Thank you so much for this, Nick! I am an absolute newbie and thanks to your tutorials have managed to achieve things I didn't think I could. You are concise and clear and I greatly appreciate your effort and the time you take to share what you know. Thank you, thank you! Kind regards from Colombia, South America!

[@marisagonzalez679]

Just started learning vector graphics using Inkspace and your tutorial came out super handy! Thank you for the amazing content.

[@hatsunishimura9875]

Amazing tutorial. Everything I ever wanted to know in one video was very informative, short, and well explained! You got my attention there, keep going!

[@CatalinaPapadia]

I am just fascinated. I want to learn how make my own designs to cut with my cricut maker in fabric and then use them in my personal quilts and stuff. I just love to watch others drawing now ...I'll watch for hours, over and over ... :)) I even made a few stickers. This is so much fun!! Thank you!

[@chriswant1299]

Thanks for the tutorial Nick, it's really unlocked a lot of new skills for me! (Both for tracing, and for creating things in general.)

[@jayr8048]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I'm making svg files from jpg images for embroidery, and this tutorial was *extremely* helpful. I'm fairly proficient with GIMP, but had never worked with Inkscape until your tutorial. Thank you again.

[@ΜΟΛΩΝΛΑΒΕ-μ5μ]

Great video. I’m self taught with Inkscape and GIMP and this made things much easier to understand.

[@rhemalithduncan8802]

Awesomeness! I totally enjoyed this tutorial! You have unlocked some treasures for me on this program! I had used Coral Draw for years, but you have saved me a huffa-lump of cash! Thanks so much, Nick!

[@scottk7623]

Just began exploring this software. Absolute beginner. Great video . thanks

[@Chill1332]

This was so helpful. I've had that program on my desktop for so long but every time I try and use it I get frustrated because it's tools are so different than the ones I am accustomed to using. I really appriciate this tutorial.

[@DimitriBoyarski]

The whole time I was like OMG dude just drag down that layer panel! Kind of wish I had watched this first, would have saved me a good few hours figuring the busier tool out. Thanks man.

[@CinderaceQueen]

I'm so glad I found this. I recently had to get a new laptop and install Inkscape and GIMP onto it. I've been working with Illustrator and Photoshop for years but I am unable to get them right now so I had to find substitute programs to keep working on my digital art. I was recommended GIMP and Inkscape but they're so different than what I'm used to, especially Inkscape, so I was worried! Thankfully this helped me understand the basics a lot better! I plan on using my old laptop for an art computer at least until I get the hang of these new programs-just hope it holds out long enough! Thank you so much for doing this tutorial!! I gotta keep in mind that sometimes simple is better and not get so hung up on little details! The parrot looks great by the way! :D

[@LogosByNick]

Glad to hear. Inkscape and GIMP are excellent programs for art.

[@zombiedude347]

This looks so much better than what the program gets from using the vectorizing algorithms.

[@maevelyncaampued5418]

The best tutorial i have ever seen.. explained everything as you go.. thank you foe sharing your techniques

[@Deepak-xk2ud]

Ah! Brilliant tutorial master. Thank you.

[@ardhiyanah5544]

The videos be like : Nick when he still using enter while the current nick using hold shift XD .. you're great man seriously !!

[@FolklorCaduco]

Nice. This brings back memories, I used to work at an embroidery shop for a bit and this is how we did some of the work, just using Corel Draw instead.

[@Freezeray813]

Thanks, idk how you dont have 10m subs bc you are so good and I can tell you work very hard! The click and drag does now work on mac!

[@somecunninglinguist]

Inkscape is blowing my mind. Thank you for teaching me how op it is lol

[@JeremyHaber-c6y]

I LOVE LOGOS BY NICK. HE IS THE GOAT!!!

[@petslittleworld]

Hello Nick, Thank you for making it so simple to understand and follow. I will try my first Vector Art after this!! Subscribed!!!

[@fun-learning]

*pretty cool*

[@LorisetteAsher]

i just downloaded this for vectors to my logos and art. decided to give your video a try to get help on understanding how to do this the right way.

[@RevvedUpKnowledge]

Amazing work Nick! I’ve learned so much from your tutorials!!

[@chandraprabhadevi7147]

Love your tutorial and the jazz at the end

[@Nova-ul3vv]

Love your stuff! Can you show us creating cartoons from portrait photos as well? Would be cool to see the process, i have always problems using the right lines to define the face.

[@austinpierson4010]

Nice tutorial. Only thing I would suggest is instead of using the bezier pen, pressing enter, and then clicking the point where you left off, use shift-L instead. This makes the corner sharp instead of, well... curvey :)

[@adrianmalinowski1073]

Pretty cool and smooth tutorial

[@alexciasterling]

Hey Nick....can I buy you a coffee? Legit...your vids are so easy to follow and I've learned so much. Thank you.

[@hustlezempire]

Amazing tutorial! I really enjoy the step by step in depth tutorial!

[@abhishekgayakwad9816]

Really Cool Nick!!!! thanks a lot for this tutorial......

[@lauralulu4444]

Great tutorial! The tool was a little confusing at first, but once I got it it was pretty easy! Thank you so much!

[@aparnagandotra603]

Your videos are a BIG help. Thank you!

[@najeeamurray323]

Great tutorial with easy instructions for beginners! I had no idea Inkscape existed. Thanks so much! :)

[@ataensichahgwehdiyu9479]

You've probably already realized this by now but setting it to spiro is a lot easier, and twice as fast. Just lay out all of your nodes, select the ones that need to be curved and click the auto smooth feature at top. Then, all you have to do is adjust. Simple as a pimple.

[@nh2083]

Wow! thanks! used this tutorial for my first experience in Inkscape and it was truly a pleasure! thank you!

[@mauricesanchez6804]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for! Great job explaining and the easy to follow instructions!

[@muzicella]

What a great tutorial! I've managed to do this with a photo after watching.

[@Seeds-Of-The-Wayside]

Bro your vid is so detailed and helpful!! Thanks a million! I followed right along.

[@MUHAMMADALI-xi4st]

it was very well explained Nick!!

[@jackal4444]

very thorough and well displayed. good job! keep up the hard work

[@drutgat2]

Hi Nick. Like everyone else who has commented, I really appreciate the time and care you put into these videos, and I find them very useful. A quick question about this one. At 21.23 you start to mention that you did not put the different layers of feathers on different layers, but used the "raise or lower function" to bring them forward or send them back. I have not tried this yet, so I am trying to understand how the raise/lower function works. Does it adjust the hue or brightness of an object, in order to change the impression of its relative 'position' or 'importance'? Thank you.

[@melvyniandrag]

watching this on my lunch break... cant wait to get home and play around with inkscape! Great tutorial! I love the parrot! Or macaw or whatever

[@annaanna2643]

I just discover you and you are amazing! Your tutorial is so easy to follow. This helps me a lot.

[@edsonbrilhante]

Nice tutorial! I loved the image, it's a wonderful bird from my region called "arara azul e amarela"

[@rockybangalore3830]

You have my respect and gratitude.

[@rodrigolopez3295]

I love your work sir thanks a lot , I use both GIMP and Inkscape because they are free resources. Please continue on making content great work :) Greetings from Philippines.

[@mosaicosaboaria9492]

You deserve a thousand of likes!!! Thank you!

[@dxpvxo711]

Nick thanks so much for this video. I thought it was gonna cost a fortune to do this kind of thing so i can make tshirts. Thanks again

[@cmb-w]

I can’t thank you enough for this tutorial. You are awesome! 🙏🙏🙏

[@fiffy6572]

Finally the guide I need, just perfect. Thx man

[@kolic6538]

This is the best video about Incscape drawing! Tnx a lot.

[@digitalgrowthpals]

I am so thankful to you for this Video ........for year or more was searching something like this. God Bless you. :)

[@MrPresidentSmith]

Thanks for the great tutorial! I really enjoy learning from you. You have a positive attitude and a good teaching style.

[@jeanlatulipe6280]

Hi Nick, it's a very good exercise to practice the Bézier tool.

[@Filmblanc]

great stuff man, i can tell you're a nice guy in real life too

[@sassyk4081]

Lovely tutoral. Thank you Nick.

[@jogfalls123]

Beautiful...so cool :) Many thanks for the tutorial...

[@ujjwalshroff4983]

Thank you Nick for this tutorial. This will bring smile on my girlfriend face once I create her portrait☺️☺️

[@faiqahmadnashshar6215]

So its work?

[@Moodboard39]

aww u so gay

[@shareevacorey9802]

Your the MAN...and so easy too!!!! Thanks again. YOU have taught me EVERYTHING!!!!!

[@bhinderbinder]

Thanks, as always, an awesome tutorial! Such beautiful results, just takes time and patience. :)

[@raymondespinosa4558]

Thank you I really appreciate all the time you put into making these tutorials

[@mg8642]

Thanks for making this easy to follow tutorial, it was super helpful.

[@broccolihart1]

Nice to know we have options now instead of paying for adobe illustrator now. They've monopolized the industry for FAR TOO LONG !!

[@Moodboard39]

overpriced

[@VR_Layno]

Now I know what tools to use! Thanks Nick!

[@БългарскаЗадруга]

Excellent tutorial!

[@shubham_dalvi]

Thanks. I was waiting for this tutorial from you! 👍

[@forlorn_nebula]

Thank you so much for making these tutorials! Love from Malaysia

[@Sawer]

I love you for these videos, thanks for unlocking a new acchievement :D

[@VoteLaborOut]

Thank you Nick this is really useful, i am finally able to create some nice scalable maps.

[@gabrielis63]

10 points!!!!!!!But i need translate in spanish!!!!LOVE SO MUCH!!!!THANK YOU NICK!

[@ONEMusic801]

Great tutorial, gonna give this a try

[@ayandas851]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@ellib2231]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@worldgems7410]

I’m tryna make the letter D and I’m trying to get the curve on it but it doesn’t work I need help some link me a video in the comments

[@fuatacar]

Thanks a lot. I started the program on yesterday. Have a nice drawings.

[@lakeadaniel1158]

I’m so glad I stumbled across your videos! Thank you so much!

[@crizlybear3087]

hello nick, thanks for your very helpful turtorials. you really helped me a lot to come into inkscape. go on with it! greets from germany

[@gifteepix603]

This is seriously awesome

[@charliecardona4625]

This was just awesome! Thanks a lot!

[@koiosproject6927]

Another Awesome video Nick!

[@TheEverElizalde]

Hey Nick, I really enjoy your tutorials. Could you do one were you illustrate a person's face? that would be great. Thanks!