2. Inkscape - Using Layers and the Pen Tool

In this video we will explore how to create this piece of artwork:

To do this you will need to be able to:

1. Create simple 2D shapes

2. Join and group shapes together using either the 'Group' button or 'Ctrl+G'

3. Copy and paste shapes.

4. Edit the Fill and Stroke.

5. For the eye outline, you will learn to use the Bezier Curve tool to bend lines.

6. You will need this Inkscape file to work on and to hand into our Google Classroom or Class One Note Pages


Watch this video and learn how it all works.

Learning Intention

Do I know what Inkscape is?

Can I create artwork with the Pen tool?

Success Criteria

I have followed the guide and built artwork

I can use the shift, click, drag and Ctrl functions of the Pen tool

I can use layers to edit my artwork.

I can move objects to their own layers.

I can name my layers.