How to Use Brushes in Inkscape

Method 1 of 3:

Pattern along Path

This is using an extension included with Inkscape 0.45, in future version its name and location may be changed.

  1. How to Use Brushes in Inkscape Picture 1
    Draw a bézier curve as a guide, modify its shape at will.
  2. How to Use Brushes in Inkscape Picture 2
    Select the path stamp (it should be a single path, not a group) and the guide and use Effects > Generate from Path > Pattern along Path.
    1. For a nicer effect, the result is colored with a simple gradient.

 

Method 2 of 3:

Interpolation

This is using an extension included with Inkscape 0.45, in future version its name and location may be changed.

  1. How to Use Brushes in Inkscape Picture 3
    Create two copies of your path, use different colors if you like.
  2. How to Use Brushes in Inkscape Picture 4
    Select both of them and use Effects > Generate from Path > Interpolate.
  3. If the start and end paths have different colors, check the "Interpolate style" box.

 

How to Use Brushes in Inkscape Picture 5
Method 3 of 3:

Cloned Tiles

  1. How to Use Brushes in Inkscape Picture 6
    Select the path and use Edit > Clone > Create Tiled Clones.
  2. How to Use Brushes in Inkscape Picture 7
    Play with the parameters as you will. In this case, Scale, Rotation and Opacity were randomized.
    1. For a "messy" look, use the Unclump button (not illustrated here).

 

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