Create a Zombie Head Logo in Inkscape | Mirror Symmetry

In this Inkscape tutorial, we’ll learn how to use the Mirror Symmetry path effect to create a symmetrical zombie head logo. We’ll also get some practice with path operations, the Perspective/Envelope and Envelope Deformation path effects, and blend modes. Colors I used: 569c18ff, f28264ff, deffacff, 90bb6aff ► Check out the Inkscape courses (and more!) here: (or on Skillshare: Inkscape is a free and open-source alternative to Adobe Illustrator, and you can download it here: Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:18 Draw a path for one side of head 01:05 Group path 01:24 Add Mirror Symmetry path effect to group 01:41 Enter group and fix nodes of head 02:13 Draw face with Ellipse-shaped Pen Tool 03:52 Draw mouth 06:06 Draw ears 07:03 Add shadows to face using Multiply blend mode 08:30 Apply results of path effect with Object to Path 08:53 Add asymmetrical shadows 09:34 Add highlights using Overlay blend mode 10:27 Draw exposed brain 11:48 Group head parts together 11:57 Add text with Text Tool 12:27 Turn text into paths and Union them together 12:36 Add border to text with Outset 12:55 Add path to bottom part of text with Intersection 13:24 Group text parts 13:27 Add Perspective/Envelope path effect to text 13:52 Add Envelope Deformation path effect to text 14:14 Move text into place and put beneath head 14:29 Use Align and Distribute Dialog to align text and head vertically 14:39 Outro 14:44 Course previews
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