Create Detailed Illustrations with Inkscape

You might not want to reach your artistic goals as an illustrator right now. But you will still see that this chapter is full of resources and methods you can use to create complex work in Inkscape. Basic vector illustrations are a good way to learn Inkscape, such as the set of icons we just finished in Chapter 3, Modular Icon Set Design with the Power of Vector. But to provide reliable design services for a client, it is good to know the tools and rules to create detailed drawings as well. This is why this chapter focuses on creating a business illustration with many details and elements.

This project is not just about drawing. It is about using illustration to practice the use of shape and color and efficient work in Inkscape!

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:

• Sketching with Inkscape
• Adding colors and drawing your characters
• Drawing the laptop
• Finalizing your illustration
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