Notices by Inkscape (inkscape@mastodon.art)

242 Community Voters chose the #Inkscape :inkscape: 1.3 About Screen Contest Top 5 Finalists:

❤️ "A long journey“ by Chris Hildenbrand
❤️ "Contest“ by Djelita Abderrahmane
❤️ "Creative Growth“ by Chris Hildenbrand
❤️ "Isometric Madness“ by Denis Kuznetsky
❤️ "Portal“ by Milad Moosavi

Congratulations & thank you for voting and participating!

See them here: https://inkscape.org/gallery/=about-screen-contest/contest-for-13/

#ArtWithOpenSource #InkscapeAboutScreen

We're seeking to hire a python developer on contract for 1.5 months to implement functionality of a file format in #Inkscape.

Start date between Feb. 15 & Mar. 15, 2023. Applications open until Mon., Jan. 9 at 23:59 UTC.

Details: https://www.fossjobs.net/job/11127/inkscape-short-term-contract-for-python-programming-at-inkscape-project-software-freedom-conservancy/

Those of you new to Mastodon may be interested in these other #FOSS creative tools to follow here as well:

https://mastodon.social/@Blender
https://floss.social/@GIMP
https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@godotengine
https://mastodon.art/@Krita
https://floss.social/@kdenlive

Doesn't time fly! 🐦

November's challenge is to
"Draw Something in Motion".

Interested? Head over to the challenge page (on the Inkscape forum) to post your artwork.

Multiple entries and chit-chat are encouraged.

See you there!

https://inkscape.org/forums/competitions/inkscape-challenge-1-november-2022-30-november-2022/

#inkscapechallenge #artwithopensource

Inkscape 1.2 highlight 💡 of the week:

Did you know that you can flatten a segment with the node tool in #Inkscape 1.2?

https://media.inkscape.org/media/doc/release_notes/1.2/Inkscape_1.2.html#Node_tool

#artwithopensource

Inkscape 1.2 highlight 💡 of the week:

Did you know that you can deselect nodes with the node tool in #Inkscape 1.2?

https://media.inkscape.org/media/doc/release_notes/1.2/Inkscape_1.2.html#Node_tool

#artwithopensource

Inkscape 1.2 highlight 💡 of the week:

Did you know that you can select an inverse set of nodes with the Node tool in #Inkscape 1.2?

Inkscape 1.2 highlight 💡 of the week:

Did you know that we added alignment snapping for nodes  in #Inkscape 1.2?

https://media.inkscape.org/media/doc/release_notes/1.2/Inkscape_1.2.html#Other_Changes_to_Snapping

#ArtWithOpenSource

Inkscape 1.2 highlight of the week:

Have you already tried the new Alignment and Distribution Snapping #Inkscape 1.2?

https://media.inkscape.org/media/doc/release_notes/1.2/Inkscape_1.2.html#Alignment_and_Distribution_snapping

Inkscape 1.2 highlight of the week:

Have you noticed that we moved the snap settings to the top right corner in #Inkscape 1.2?

https://media.inkscape.org/media/doc/release_notes/1.2/Inkscape_1.2.html#Snap_popover

Stay tuned for more next week! :-)

#artwithopensource

A little behind-the-scenes from Project Inkscape 2021... 🔭

https://inkscape.org/news/2022/07/19/look-back-celebration-inkscape-contributors-milest/

#inkscape #opensource #collaboration

It's time for the July Inkscape Challenge!

We challenge you to draw a leaf with Inkscape. 🍃 🌿

We also invite you to try our bonus challenges!

a) Draw an ornamental leaf
b) Create a leaf pattern

Banana, hemp, maple or thistle, what kind of leaf is up to you?

Everyone is invited to join in!

Post your finished artwork at

https://inkscape.org/forums/competitions/inkscape-challenge-1-july-2022-31-july-2022/

All entries to be submitted by 31 July 2022.

Please do spread the word!

#inkscapechallenge #artwithopensource

The June Inkscape Challenge has started!

We challenge you to draw some ice cream.

Wether it's a sundae or a popsicle, let's have a frozen treat! What is your favorite choice?

Everyone is invited to join in!

Post your finished artwork at
https://inkscape.org/forums/competitions/inkscape-challenge-1-june-2022-31-june-2022/

All entries to be submitted by 31 June 2022.

Please do spread the word!

#inkscapechallenge #artwithopensource #inkscape

Inkscape 1.2 is available! Learn more about this major release and get the download link at https://inkscape.org/news/2022/05/16/inkscape-12/. Don’t forget to spread the news to friends and share gratitude to the supporters and contributors who have made this powerful software available to all. Draw Freely! :inkscape: 💓

Now hiring!

The #Inkscape project is seeking to fill a 12-month contract position for a Project Coordinator.

You'll find more details here: https://inkscape.org/news/2022/03/11/hiring-project-coordinator/

#FLOSS #collaboration #job #inkscape

The current Inkscape Challenge runs from 10 Oct - 24 Oct 2021 !

https://inkscape.org/forums/competitions/new-challenge-10-oct-24-oct-2021

The topic is hidden in an anagram this time, let us know in the chat or on the forum thread if you need help deciphering!
https://chat.inkscape.org

#artwithopensource #InkscapeChallenge

⚠️REMINDER: Only download Inkscape from trusted sources and be cautious about emails with links, even if they claim to be from the project. If there's any doubt go to the source. The latest, validated release will always be available for free on our website.

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