Raised Objects

#SVG #Inkscape #object #relief #filters #demo

Here's 5 examples of how Filters create 3d illusions in #inkscape

The Object in the upper left hand corner is a fairly basic polygon/star with Fill and Stroke.

I duplicated that and added Filters

The strongest effect is the Neon Bevel Filter but it makes the color pinker and the color changes using  the Relief Print from the BUMP submenu.

On the Bottom row :

Using a Linear Gradient on the stroke and not the Fill makes the object look tilted in Inkscape but NOT in the Google Chrome browser.

Dark Emboss shifts the colors towards Magenta 

I rather the effect of Thick Acrylic Filter Perhaps with a different color it could create an eroded rust effect?

I'm going to test this with Fill and Stroke set for the same colors to see what happens.

Have fun and create textures with Inkscape! 

Please consider supporting my experiments and demos via #patreon 

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so I have some wiring that needs repairs on top on the plumbing issues 

so your support will help spent on something practical not a luxury!

DEAR LOVER

A Digital Delight for #valentinesday #valentine #dearlover #romance

Download this to add to your own e-card !

Don't forget to check http://www.patreon.com/JVartndesign for rewards! 

Asian Love heart

#love #heart

for those of you who are not on #DeviantArt I'm sharing this here too!

Yes that is the character for LOVE - AI 

This was made with #inkscape beofre being exported as PNG.

Sigh now that I'm seeing it in the web browser I can think of two other edits I could have made!

A Reminder - Red Bubble has Gift Certificates

#shopping #valentine #gifts #giftcertificate 

Forgot to put your Express Shipping Order in to #redbubble ?

You can give a #Giftcertificate  via email !!!

Learn more http://www.redbubble.com/gift-certificates/new?ref=global-nav-top

and then go visit https://www.redbubble.com/people/scholara

Making hearts from a Triangle

#inkscape #valentine #heart

Make a triangle  in #inkscape rounded or unrounded
 Fill with Red Blank out Stroke make the Object a path so you can use the Node tool.
 Add a few more Nodes  Edit curves with the handles.
The Heart of the Left is A Bevel Filter and the one on the right two combined filters to create a wet into wet paint like effect though one is a bit extreme if you want a more fabric effect test the other Texture filters?

Hope I've given you some useful ideas for Valentine Day digital crafts.

Making Hearts from Spirals

#valentinesday#inkscape #spiraltool #hearts #geometry #maths #education

Geometry and Mathematics Teachers you can use Valentines Day to teach about CURVES.

One of several ways to make curves in Inkscape is the Spiral Tool.

If your students don't have this or a similar program they can draw curves by hand.

I set the Spiral Tool to make a very open arc then used Duplicate and Flip Object and then a simple RED Fill. 

If you do use a software you can talk about how the program parameters relate to algebra and then lead the discussion to equations for  CARDIOIDS?

If anyone says ...yes but this is pointless we can download clip art 

NO its NOT because you can teach about how Clip Art is Created!

There are a couple of other ways to make heart shapes without a digital pen or tablet and pen in Inkscape. More about that next time.

Memorial Card

Something personal this time.
I'm sharing 2 e-card so relatives attending a funeral on Monday can download it here.
So #wollongong #wright #hamilton #ecard #lynch #mudge  etc Dear  Cousins

I started with this text and font and added a background actually 3 layers or objects and changing the lettering from black to white to blue in case anyones browser acted out.

There are a few other tweaks and edits.

Hopefully any relative who downloads this will have no trouble printing it out or sharing on the web.

Non Family reading can use it respectfully as a design sample.

A note if I did this on paper or board as a sign I would have had to use white or silver ink or paint and go buy the expensive black paper so the white outline wouldnt buckle the paper when I applied gouache or acrylic.

With a digital design you don't have to worry about whether you used too little or too much water.

Audrey wasn't a painter but "into" music and other things but I don't think given family traditions she would be offended by my using the card as a brief lesson. 

If you are a family member and you know a relative who can't make it Monday do share it with them!