Inkscape tutorial tat 2 svg

In this tutorial I show how to vectorize scanned images using inkscape or similar vector graphics software.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• svg
• inkscape
• art
• tats
• temporary
• airbrush
• tattoos
• tatstore

[bennthewolfe]

@bloomer1997 No, this will not allow you to crop a photo. Inkscape is not a bitmap (pixel based) editor. That's why we had to "trace bitmap" in the beginning which converts a simple bitmap image into it's underlying vector shapes. If you would like to simply crop photos I would suggest picasa, it's a google product and it's easy to use. GIMP is most advanced free pixel based editor out there, that is, most like Photoshop.

[bennthewolfe]

@curlychronicles As long as you have converted it to a shape already, you should be able to simply double click to bring up the nodes. Also try selecting the node tool at left and then clicking the object. Hope that helps.

[yuta7468627]

why do you duplicate before you change the color??

[bennthewolfe]

@yuta7468627 There are a couple reasons why I like to duplicate before coloring. First, I like to have the original to go back to if I screw something up. Second, since the default gradient type is from a color to transparent I like to just let the color of the shape under it show through to create my gradients instead of breaking out the gradient editor which is not my favorite thing to use if I don't need to. It's just a preference, but the first reason is the big one.

[runeskypex]

ur voice sounds dirty :o

[bennthewolfe]

@runeskypex Thank you? I assure you I had showered.

[bennthewolfe]

@MacoLabels Your welcome, Inkscape. Love, Benn.

[littledicemonster]

Hey thank you so much! It was so helpful! I can't wait to get my new pullover with my own design! =) DFTBA

[thinsmek]

Thank you, this helps me understand vector editing. (I am trying to learn how to draw vector)

[curlychronicles]

@bennthewolfe thanks for replying, I'll try that out :)

[mcalli756]

Thank you so much! This has really helped.

[bloomer1997]

I like your video. I have a question. Does this apply to photos you want to crop?

I can't seem to be able to do it on photos. Thanks!

[curlychronicles]

I can't seem to get the nodes to appear before choosing path>simplify, am I doing something wrong?

[yuta7468627]

@bennthewolfe thanks:-)