Inkscape Tutorial - Penguin

This Inkscape tutorial demonstrates how to make an image of a penguin. The tips and tricks in this tutorial can be useful for other drawings as well. This is a good tutorial for beginners. Inkscape version 0.48.2 was used for this video. Inkscape is not a bitmap editor, like GIMP, but rather it is a Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) editor. An advantage of SVG editors is that they allow images to be scaled without a loss of resolution. Inkscape will allow you to convert your created image into a PNG bitmap image, at the desired resolution, using the export function under the file menu. The resulting PNG file can be used in web pages or read and modified using GIMP. Note however that once the image is converted to a bitmap image, a loss of resolution can occur if the image is resized.

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[WDCallahan]

I never could get the hang of inkscape on my own or from written material. This series seems to be EXACTLY what I have been needing! Thank you so much!

[EyeLean]

As a teacher, I must compliment you on your tutorials. They are clear and concise yet thorough. A beginner could follow them because you never forget to explain every single thing you do, every time you do it. Well done!

[jenb]

This is a wonderful tutorial. My penguin actually looks like yours!
You explain things so concisely and clearly. Would love to see more Inkscape tutorials in the future if you're so inclined! 

[iseevibes]

I used this as my final project in my Visual Communications class. Thank you for such a clear, well-made tutorial!

[bakemore]

The tutorial is excellent. Yours is the first tutorial I used to learn Inkscape. It is well done. The video and audio quality are fine. I like how you do not add superfluous words.

[kathysmith]

This was a VERY helpful tutorial! I can't wait to watch more of you tutorials! You explained everything so well!

[heardtoomuchabout]

Great tutorial. This was my first step into vector graphics. Very clearly explained and at a slow enough pace so that I could follow along while watching the video without having to pause every 2 seconds.

[zvejra]

Thank you very much... We are starting with inkscape in school and we got the homework to do something with tutorial... And you are very good teacher.... NICE WORK MAN! :-)

[maryb]

Brilliant tutorial, thanks. Really clear and easy to follow, I learned loads in a short space of time.

[Forcemaster]

Great tutorial! Inkscape seemed really hard at first, but you break it down into easy to understand steps, thanks so much for your hard work and effort!

[najah_k]

This was a great tutorial! I love how each step was explained Thanks!

[jackloganbill]

Great tutorial! Each tutorial is incredible, I have learned so much today watching your tutorials and practicing the techniques!

[jwokhmp]

Great tutorial video! You were very detailed on how to make the penguin. Mine was almost identical to what you did. Easy to follow for a beginner. You did an awesome job teaching. Thank you for sharing the tutorial.

[sandrafischer]

Wonderful tutorial.  Every single step is explained.  Thank you so much.

[AKCreationsak]

Greetings from India!!! Great tutorial sir! as a beginner, I enjoy learning because you don’t miss a single step to explain! Thank you so much and I need more tutorials from you :)

[meyoumovie]

You're an amazing teacher !! Thank you, you make learning Inkscape a pleasure.

[hemantchaudhary]

I love this great tutorial. I am glad to learn a unique technique. Thank You so much

[cathyziolkowski]

Nice! Simple, but really effective for those of us trying to learn Inkscape. Looking forward to more.

[Scatkat]

I just downloaded Inkscape, and it seems like a pretty powerful program. Great tutorial. Thank you so much!

[TheKlutz]

Super tutorial. Many thanks.
Very clear directions and tips throughout - and a great looking penguin at the end of it all :)