How to Create a Coloring Book From Scratch Using Free Tools

CREATE A COLORING BOOK USING STOCK VECTOR ARTWORK AND FREE ONLINE SOFTWARE

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.

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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.

[bettybutler]

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!

[suedeutscher]

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!

[veniseholloway]

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 YouTube that attempt to give tutorials. Thank you for your clarity. It was very helpful.

[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.

[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!

[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... <3

[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

[BobbieJuanKenobi]

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

[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.

[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.

[osaroigbinoba]

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

[rosemaryma]

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

[noonmamaat]

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

[eshaarif]

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

[Andrewpep-il]

This was a great video for anyone exploring low-content books. For those serious about growing their publishing business, Low Content AI is a fantastic tool that automates the creation process, saving time and effort.

[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!

[suemcarthur]

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

[KathyFilia]

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

[lauriehamilton]

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.