Program comparison for a no-talent artist ??

[Matthew Miller]

On Thu, Mar 22, 2007 at 02:56:35PM -0400, William Case wrote:
> don't regret that time, but recently I have been looking at InkScape
> which seems more in line with the kind of thing I like to do.  But I am
> concerned about a long steep learning curve.

It's pretty easy, actually.

> The Gimp seems mainly oriented towards manipulating photographs and
> existing pictures, clip art, etc.

Right. 


> I need a program for creating logo's, diagrams and illustrations for
> articles and manuals that *may* end up on the Web.

The key difference is that Inkscape works with vector images, while Gimp
works with bitmaps. Vector illustrations are much better for the examples
you give (even if you convert to .png bitmap images in the end for use on
the web).

> As an example, I find TuxPaint for children handy.  I wish there was an
> adult version.

And I wish there were a vector version of t


> I am asking for experienced peoples opinion on whether going from using
> the Gimp to learning InkScape is likely to be worth the amount of work I
> would have to put in.  I.e., having learnt some of Gimp will it be
> equally as difficult learning to the same level, how to use InkScape?

I find Inkscape really easy to use. Easier than Gimp. Go for it.

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