Gimp is an open source raster (photograph) editing program. Gimp works on most operating systems and can accomplish most peoples photo editing needs. The lessons in this text are designed to help you become familiar with Gimp.

Inkscape is an open source vector drawing program that can create and edit SVG files. It can also export PNG image files. This text will help you become familiar with the tools that Inkscape provides and give you lessons that can be used in a classroom or own your own.

An easy tutorial demonstrating how to draw a simple heart using Inkscape.

Skills Demonstrated:

• Oval shape tool
• Shape to path
• Edit nodes
• Node types

Overview:

1. Draw an oval
2. Change the oval to a path
3. Edit the nodes to look like a heart.