Gimp Tutorial: Paths - The Basics (Vector Art Series Part 1)

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The basics of drawing using the paths tool.

This is part one of an on-going series of tutorials on creating Vector Art. This one is particularly basic, but you gotta learn to walk before you run, eh?

My aim over the series is to teach you the skills needed to create the sort of vector art you can see all over deviantart.com, on various web designs and in the awe-inspiring video linked to here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0WtmEuaW2Q

(Some deviantart: http://search.deviantart.com/?section=browse&qh=boost%3Apopular+age_sigma...)

Shortcut keys:
b = paths tool
shift+click handles = symetrical handle manipulation
ctrl+click on end anchor = join paths
ctrl+click (on the line)= create new anchor mid-line
shift+ctrl+click on anchor = delete anchor

Please have some patience with this series...it will need a lot of tutorials, but it'll be worth it in the end!

I should also point out that I am not an accomplished vector artist (yet). I have been figuring this stuff out for a week or so...as I learn more I will pass it on to you guys.

I AM NOT AN EXPERT!

I hope you enjoy the series, and please comment or mail me with any queries it may generate.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Gimp
• tutorial
• paths
• drawing
• vector
• art
• deviantart
• logo

[Smacky2006]

when i stroke the path it doesnt look like its drawn over the path i made...any ideas? i have it set at 3 px and it i cant see any dark lines painted over the path i created

[malgalin]

@Smacky2006 Once you stroke the path turn off the path to see if it is underneath the path. If that doesn't work, I'm stumped...

[malgalin]

@Smileykid45 You know it :)

[eniac78]

This video, as simple as it, helps so much more than support documentation. Like programming and using computers in general you can learn so much more from watching and imitating more proficient users.

[khsculpture]

Thank You for this tutorial for beginners like myself who have no clue on how to use

Gimp 2. :) :)

[TheFunnyRealStuff]

Thanks Man... Really helpful vid... Thanks now I wanna watch The other ones :)

[WatchHuluOutsideUSA]

great video

[666NightShade]

omg this helped me exponentially!

[Stonehawk]

The video you refer to, vector land, is gone :( the user deleted their profile.

[Raiybeezy]

wow sooo confusing i have to do this as a project in school. i need to geta better grade i got an e!!!

[QWERTYCommander]

@MrBamfmofo

This video was uploaded in 2008...

[MrBamfmofo]

Very clear, helpful, and straightforward tutorial. Make more please! Haha

[AngelDust19971]

this helped a bunch thank you :)