Inkscape Tutorial: Vector Image Trace

Manually create a simple vector tracing of any image. This technique can be used to create vector cartoon images as well.
Bird image: pixabay.com/en/macaw-parrot-b...
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: logosbynick.com/inkscape
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Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission

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  • @LogosByNick
    @LogosByNick5 жыл бұрын

    If you want to learn more about how Inkscape works, I have a 50+ part video series where I explain all of the tools and features in Inkscape and demonstrate how they work. Here's the link if interested: logosbynick.com/inkscape/

  • @ms3009

    @ms3009

    3 жыл бұрын

    your tutorials are great. I think I am in for your course. I randomly used inkscape with your tutorials. I try to make images from photographs for my Silhouette cutter. Now this bird is easy to section in different colors. I want to do a dog and don't know how to organize it into sections.

  • @desiflavor2633

    @desiflavor2633

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Fabianus Anka why would he do it for free? He went to school and paid to learn, so you can as well!

  • @desiflavor2633

    @desiflavor2633

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes you do. Not everyone is born with skills, they practise and pay to learn

  • @AntonSlavik
    @AntonSlavik3 жыл бұрын

    I was lost at the very beginning until I looked elsewhere and found out I needed "Create Regular Bezier Path" selected on the top left panel

  • @LisaPants40

    @LisaPants40

    3 жыл бұрын

    OMFG!!!!!! THANK YOU! I just spent 2 hours on this and I immediately did it!

  • @buttar6490

    @buttar6490

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah i just realized the same thing

  • @HYPZwastaken
    @HYPZwastaken6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nick, I really appreciate your videos, especially the GIMP & Inkscape tutorials. Keep up the good work and please don't stop making content. Greetings from Germany

  • @LogosByNick

    @LogosByNick

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! No plans of stopping any time soon.

  • @245meg123

    @245meg123

    6 жыл бұрын

    haZed b

  • @laja6108
    @laja61084 жыл бұрын

    You have the perfect balance of being repetitive without sounding too repetitive. Explaining the keybinds each time really helped me. Old but gold

  • @forageforage3520
    @forageforage35205 жыл бұрын

    Another outstanding video by Nick! Learning to use the Bezier tool is challenging but powerful once you master it.

  • @knytt
    @knytt Жыл бұрын

    It's so great that you mention the keyboard shortcuts you use. As a total beginner, this is immensly helpful - much more fun to look at a cool parrot picture being made than just hear/read a list of key bindings with no to little context.

  • @zayneinfous1668
    @zayneinfous16686 жыл бұрын

    You're awesome Nick. Your tutorials are mostly very delicate and time consuming but the quality is top notch. Keep up the good work man.

  • @fun-learning
    @fun-learning6 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much>>>> I am from Egypt and i learned a lot from you>>>>i need Inkscape a lot in my channel>>>>>and your video helped me a lot

  • @SILLYHILLBILLY43
    @SILLYHILLBILLY434 жыл бұрын

    I think being a good teacher is an incredible skill. You are one of those people who's got it. Your videos are always so well put together and informative, I learn something new every time. There is no other channel on youtube that can hold my attention for 20+ minutes, like yours. Thank you!

  • @LogosByNick

    @LogosByNick

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the feedback! Glad to hear that what I'm doing is effective.

  • @catherinevega1456
    @catherinevega14566 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this, Nick! I am an absolute newbie and thanks to your tutorials have managed to achieve things I didn't think I could. You are concise and clear and I greatly appreciate your effort and the time you take to share what you know. Thank you, thank you! Kind regards from Colombia, South America!

  • @firozahmad2464
    @firozahmad24644 жыл бұрын

    I'm really very much thankful. Nick videos are helping me every day. Now, I myself can create vector, low poly potrait, line art etc after watching his videos. His way of teaching is extremely wow. Please make more videos on Inkscape. Thanks for all your efforts to shape us.😍

  • @jayr8048
    @jayr80486 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this tutorial! I'm making svg files from jpg images for embroidery, and this tutorial was *extremely* helpful. I'm fairly proficient with GIMP, but had never worked with Inkscape until your tutorial. Thank you again.

  • @cuddlybear4524
    @cuddlybear45245 жыл бұрын

    This video is EXACTLY what I need all the way down to tracing a tropical bird. Subscribed.

  • @marisagonzalez679
    @marisagonzalez6794 жыл бұрын

    Just started learning vector graphics using Inkspace and your tutorial came out super handy! Thank you for the amazing content.

  • @Deepak-xk2ud
    @Deepak-xk2ud6 жыл бұрын

    Ah! Brilliant tutorial master. Thank you.

  • @jeffrobarge6378
    @jeffrobarge63783 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I am very impressed with INKSCAPE as a vector graphics design application. It is exactly what I was hoping as an alternative to Corel Draw, or most any other program, that cost hundreds of dollars to own. I am also very happy with the instructional videos available from logos by nick, and will very likely be purchasing a more in depth training series so that I might finally learn to do the things that I have been wanting to do for a long time. Thanks for the instruction Nick. Kudos to the creators of Inkscape!

  • @fun-learning
    @fun-learning6 жыл бұрын

    *pretty cool*

  • @nevergiveup600
    @nevergiveup6004 жыл бұрын

    your speed of teaching doesn't matter as long as you tell your audience what you are clicking on your keyboard and thanks for that! Love this Vid! Keep it up!

  • @DimitriBoyarski
    @DimitriBoyarski6 жыл бұрын

    The whole time I was like OMG dude just drag down that layer panel! Kind of wish I had watched this first, would have saved me a good few hours figuring the busier tool out. Thanks man.

  • @salvistoscano
    @salvistoscano5 жыл бұрын

    i have been learning inkscape and using the Bezier tool for the last 2 weeks, but I just realised that i did not know how to use the Bezier tool, till I saw this awesome video. this is the first video that i have seen, that shows very clearly how to use the Bezier tool to advantage. Thank you for helping dummies like me. Keep up the good work. i think that this is the best Bezier tool video, that i have seen so far.

  • @thechurchofdave
    @thechurchofdave Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. You just helped me out in a big way. I appreciate how well you presented it. Clear. Consice, and just enough detail of information without a bunch of unrelated stuff. Very well done. Thank you again.

  • @hatsunishimura9875
    @hatsunishimura98752 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial. Everything I ever wanted to know in one video was very informative, short, and well explained! You got my attention there, keep going!

  • @edgarm7353
    @edgarm73533 жыл бұрын

    I like how you explain so clearly that anyone can follow along. Thanks for that

  • @RobCLynch
    @RobCLynch3 жыл бұрын

    This opens up a whole range of ideas. Excellent tutorial.

  • @luckielifestyle1213
    @luckielifestyle12132 жыл бұрын

    This video is exactly what I was looking for for my logo project. I appreciate you manifesting it. Very informative and engaging.

  • @nh2083
    @nh20836 жыл бұрын

    Wow! thanks! used this tutorial for my first experience in Inkscape and it was truly a pleasure! thank you!

  • @LorisetteAsher
    @LorisetteAsher5 жыл бұрын

    i just downloaded this for vectors to my logos and art. decided to give your video a try to get help on understanding how to do this the right way.

  • @RevvedUpKnowledge
    @RevvedUpKnowledge6 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work Nick! I’ve learned so much from your tutorials!!

  • @shubham_dalvi
    @shubham_dalvi6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I was waiting for this tutorial from you! 👍

  • @chriswant1299
    @chriswant1299 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial Nick, it's really unlocked a lot of new skills for me! (Both for tracing, and for creating things in general.)

  • @melvyniandrag
    @melvyniandrag6 жыл бұрын

    watching this on my lunch break... cant wait to get home and play around with inkscape! Great tutorial! I love the parrot! Or macaw or whatever

  • @user-bx9hy4ht7j
    @user-bx9hy4ht7j3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I’m self taught with Inkscape and GIMP and this made things much easier to understand.

  • @rhemalithduncan8802
    @rhemalithduncan8802 Жыл бұрын

    Awesomeness! I totally enjoyed this tutorial! You have unlocked some treasures for me on this program! I had used Coral Draw for years, but you have saved me a huffa-lump of cash! Thanks so much, Nick!

  • @scottk7623
    @scottk76235 жыл бұрын

    Just began exploring this software. Absolute beginner. Great video . thanks

  • @bhinderbinder
    @bhinderbinder6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, as always, an awesome tutorial! Such beautiful results, just takes time and patience. :)

  • @CatalinaPapadia
    @CatalinaPapadia3 жыл бұрын

    I am just fascinated. I want to learn how make my own designs to cut with my cricut maker in fabric and then use them in my personal quilts and stuff. I just love to watch others drawing now ...I'll watch for hours, over and over ... :)) I even made a few stickers. This is so much fun!! Thank you!

  • @hustlezempire
    @hustlezempire4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial! I really enjoy the step by step in depth tutorial!

  • @MrPresidentSmith
    @MrPresidentSmith6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great tutorial! I really enjoy learning from you. You have a positive attitude and a good teaching style.

  • @XavierLeong
    @XavierLeong5 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial! Really excited to get started using Inkscape, found this very helpful!

  • @najeeamurray323
    @najeeamurray3235 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial with easy instructions for beginners! I had no idea Inkscape existed. Thanks so much! :)

  • @maevelyncaampued5418
    @maevelyncaampued54183 жыл бұрын

    The best tutorial i have ever seen.. explained everything as you go.. thank you foe sharing your techniques

  • @edsonbrilhante
    @edsonbrilhante6 жыл бұрын

    Nice tutorial! I loved the image, it's a wonderful bird from my region called "arara azul e amarela"

  • @raymondespinosa4558
    @raymondespinosa45586 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I really appreciate all the time you put into making these tutorials

  • @annaanna2643
    @annaanna26434 жыл бұрын

    I just discover you and you are amazing! Your tutorial is so easy to follow. This helps me a lot.

  • @Chill1332
    @Chill13325 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful. I've had that program on my desktop for so long but every time I try and use it I get frustrated because it's tools are so different than the ones I am accustomed to using. I really appriciate this tutorial.

  • @forlorn_nebula
    @forlorn_nebula5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for making these tutorials! Love from Malaysia

  • @shareevacorey9802
    @shareevacorey98026 жыл бұрын

    Your the MAN...and so easy too!!!! Thanks again. YOU have taught me EVERYTHING!!!!!

  • @mauricesanchez6804
    @mauricesanchez68043 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for! Great job explaining and the easy to follow instructions!

  • @lakeadaniel1158
    @lakeadaniel11585 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad I stumbled across your videos! Thank you so much!

  • @chandraprabhadevi7147
    @chandraprabhadevi71474 жыл бұрын

    Love your tutorial and the jazz at the end

  • @mg8642
    @mg86426 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this easy to follow tutorial, it was super helpful.

  • @Nova-ul3vv
    @Nova-ul3vv6 жыл бұрын

    Love your stuff! Can you show us creating cartoons from portrait photos as well? Would be cool to see the process, i have always problems using the right lines to define the face.

  • @KadeCr0we
    @KadeCr0we6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial! Super easy to follow and a great help!

  • @lauralulu4444
    @lauralulu44443 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! The tool was a little confusing at first, but once I got it it was pretty easy! Thank you so much!

  • @FolklorCaduco
    @FolklorCaduco3 жыл бұрын

    Nice. This brings back memories, I used to work at an embroidery shop for a bit and this is how we did some of the work, just using Corel Draw instead.

  • @petslittleworld
    @petslittleworld6 жыл бұрын

    Hello Nick, Thank you for making it so simple to understand and follow. I will try my first Vector Art after this!! Subscribed!!!

  • @Freezeray813
    @Freezeray8133 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, idk how you dont have 10m subs bc you are so good and I can tell you work very hard! The click and drag does now work on mac!

  • @adrianmalinowski1073
    @adrianmalinowski10734 жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool and smooth tutorial

  • @CinderaceQueen
    @CinderaceQueen5 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I found this. I recently had to get a new laptop and install Inkscape and GIMP onto it. I've been working with Illustrator and Photoshop for years but I am unable to get them right now so I had to find substitute programs to keep working on my digital art. I was recommended GIMP and Inkscape but they're so different than what I'm used to, especially Inkscape, so I was worried! Thankfully this helped me understand the basics a lot better! I plan on using my old laptop for an art computer at least until I get the hang of these new programs-just hope it holds out long enough! Thank you so much for doing this tutorial!! I gotta keep in mind that sometimes simple is better and not get so hung up on little details! The parrot looks great by the way! :D

  • @LogosByNick

    @LogosByNick

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear. Inkscape and GIMP are excellent programs for art.

  • @muzicella
    @muzicella3 жыл бұрын

    What a great tutorial! I've managed to do this with a photo after watching.

  • @cmb-w
    @cmb-w3 жыл бұрын

    I can’t thank you enough for this tutorial. You are awesome! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jackal4444
    @jackal44444 жыл бұрын

    very thorough and well displayed. good job! keep up the hard work

  • @VoteLaborOut
    @VoteLaborOut3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick this is really useful, i am finally able to create some nice scalable maps.

  • @crizlybear3087
    @crizlybear30875 жыл бұрын

    hello nick, thanks for your very helpful turtorials. you really helped me a lot to come into inkscape. go on with it! greets from germany

  • @danielabodea4724
    @danielabodea47245 жыл бұрын

    thanks so much , Nick! Great content in your videos and really helpful!

  • @przemek7465
    @przemek74655 жыл бұрын

    bless you for sharing your knowledge with us!

  • @Filmblanc
    @Filmblanc6 жыл бұрын

    great stuff man, i can tell you're a nice guy in real life too

  • @aparnagandotra603
    @aparnagandotra6034 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are a BIG help. Thank you!

  • @abhishekgayakwad9816
    @abhishekgayakwad98163 жыл бұрын

    Really Cool Nick!!!! thanks a lot for this tutorial......

  • @raeesaessop1989
    @raeesaessop19894 жыл бұрын

    Lovely tutorial! Greatly appreciated

  • @QuintJer
    @QuintJer5 жыл бұрын

    That was pretty amazing! Great job and thank you.

  • @sassyk4081
    @sassyk40815 жыл бұрын

    Lovely tutoral. Thank you Nick.

  • @korvanon8832
    @korvanon88326 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thank you for another 10/10 tutorial

  • @VR_Layno
    @VR_Layno5 жыл бұрын

    Now I know what tools to use! Thanks Nick!

  • @zombiedude347
    @zombiedude3475 жыл бұрын

    This looks so much better than what the program gets from using the vectorizing algorithms.

  • @MUHAMMADALI-xi4st
    @MUHAMMADALI-xi4st4 жыл бұрын

    it was very well explained Nick!!

  • @Seeds-Of-The-Wayside
    @Seeds-Of-The-Wayside3 жыл бұрын

    Bro your vid is so detailed and helpful!! Thanks a million! I followed right along.

  • @user-co8gd1ji3z
    @user-co8gd1ji3z11 ай бұрын

    I LOVE LOGOS BY NICK. HE IS THE GOAT!!!

  • @kolic6538
    @kolic65384 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video about Incscape drawing! Tnx a lot.

  • @sheppyfire87
    @sheppyfire875 жыл бұрын

    Huge help man! Thank you so much for posting this

  • @jeanlatulipe6280
    @jeanlatulipe62806 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nick, it's a very good exercise to practice the Bézier tool.

  • @koiosproject6927
    @koiosproject69276 жыл бұрын

    Another Awesome video Nick!

  • @fiffy6572
    @fiffy65722 жыл бұрын

    Finally the guide I need, just perfect. Thx man

  • @gifteepix603
    @gifteepix6034 жыл бұрын

    This is seriously awesome

  • @charliecardona4625
    @charliecardona4625 Жыл бұрын

    This was just awesome! Thanks a lot!

  • @rodrigolopez3295
    @rodrigolopez32956 жыл бұрын

    I love your work sir thanks a lot , I use both GIMP and Inkscape because they are free resources. Please continue on making content great work :) Greetings from Philippines.

  • @iabram8993
    @iabram89932 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial, thank you

  • @ONEMusic801
    @ONEMusic8013 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, gonna give this a try

  • @alexandermoia9410
    @alexandermoia94105 жыл бұрын

    Pretty good tutorial!!!! I love your tutorials!!!

  • @fuatacar
    @fuatacar6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. I started the program on yesterday. Have a nice drawings.

  • @jogfalls123
    @jogfalls1233 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful...so cool :) Many thanks for the tutorial...

  • @rockybangalore3830
    @rockybangalore38302 жыл бұрын

    You have my respect and gratitude.

  • @yssunjoko
    @yssunjoko4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick!

  • @Sawer
    @Sawer2 жыл бұрын

    I love you for these videos, thanks for unlocking a new acchievement :D

  • @Cre-Art
    @Cre-Art4 жыл бұрын

    Very well done. Thank you.

  • @dxpvxo711
    @dxpvxo7114 жыл бұрын

    Nick thanks so much for this video. I thought it was gonna cost a fortune to do this kind of thing so i can make tshirts. Thanks again

  • @chicagocgf773
    @chicagocgf7736 жыл бұрын

    great inspiration nick!!! Thanks a lot buddy.

  • @PassionBrains
    @PassionBrains Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Amazing help.

  • @mosaicosaboaria9492
    @mosaicosaboaria94923 жыл бұрын

    You deserve a thousand of likes!!! Thank you!

  • @LeagueofLegendsLOLGamers
    @LeagueofLegendsLOLGamers6 жыл бұрын

    Bro you are really good with gimp hopefully your channel grow insanely fast

  • @buren77

    @buren77

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rony 749 This i inkscape, not gimp

  • @somebodyoncetoldme4018

    @somebodyoncetoldme4018

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ruben Angelov he is good with gomp too