In this Inkscape tutorial, we'll learn how to trace an imported image with the Bezier Pen Tool, how to modify the tracing with the Node Tool, and how to give our line art a more artistic look by varying the widths and tapering the ends with the Power Stroke path effect. We'll also get some practice with using layers.
Fox image (I used the 1280x1087 version): https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-brown-and-white-fox-on-snow-covered-ground-7006996/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:14 Import the fox image
00:50 Lower the image's opacity
01:20 Start tracing with the Pen Tool
03:22 Create a sharp point
03:42 Modify path with the Node Tool
04:33 Turn cusp node into smooth node
04:46 Insert a new node
06:01 Duplicate paths
09:23 Increase stroke width of all paths
09:42 Fill in closed paths
10:03 Use Power Stroke to vary path widths and taper the ends
13:06 Fix the rounded corners
15:21 Finalize the path effects
15:54 Use layers
16:50 Fill in line art with solid color
17:54 Pick a color from the image
18:07 Cut out part of path
18:32 Add more colors
21:40 Delete the image
21:52 Outro
21:55 Course previews