Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
In this tutorial we'll be going over how to create a emblem-style logo that uses nothing but simple shapes to construct a mountain range with a river and pine tree in the forefront.
To accomplish this we'll be making good use of path effects, path operations, and the Nodes Tool.
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: logosbynick.com/inkscape
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: logosbynick.com
Get 200+ free design templates: https://logosbyni.ck.page/join
Get my premium logo templates: logosbynick.com/logo-mega-bundle
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: inkscape.org/release
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: logosbynick.com/inkscape
Affinity Designer: logosbynick.com/affinity-designer
GIMP: logosbynick.com/gimp
Adobe Illustrator: logosbynick.com/illustrator
Take my logo design workshop: logosbynick.com/learn
📷 STOCK IMAGERY
I use graphic templates from 123rf for all of the thumbnails and headers that I design for my various channels and websites. You can get 10% off using my affiliate link: bit.ly/3dWoz0z
(DISCLOSURE: I will earn a commission if you make a purchase using my link)
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple
Mobile tutorials: youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
🎵 MUSIC USED
Eldorado - BLUE STEEL
In Da Mood - Combustibles
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:32 Creating The Emblem
03:35 Designing The Mountains
05:45 Designing The River
08:44 Creating The Tree
10:20 Applying Color
11:03 Adding Sun With Rays
13:20 Adding A Border And Drop Shadow
14:46 Learn More
In this tutorial we'll be going over how to create a emblem-style logo that uses nothing but simple shapes to construct a mountain range with a river and pine tree in the forefront.
To accomplish this we'll be making good use of path effects, path operations, and the Nodes Tool.
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: logosbynick.com/inkscape
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: logosbynick.com
Get 200+ free design templates: https://logosbyni.ck.page/join
Get my premium logo templates: logosbynick.com/logo-mega-bundle
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: inkscape.org/release
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: logosbynick.com/inkscape
Affinity Designer: logosbynick.com/affinity-designer
GIMP: logosbynick.com/gimp
Adobe Illustrator: logosbynick.com/illustrator
Take my logo design workshop: logosbynick.com/learn
📷 STOCK IMAGERY
I use graphic templates from 123rf for all of the thumbnails and headers that I design for my various channels and websites. You can get 10% off using my affiliate link: bit.ly/3dWoz0z
(DISCLOSURE: I will earn a commission if you make a purchase using my link)
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple
Mobile tutorials: youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
🎵 MUSIC USED
Eldorado - BLUE STEEL
In Da Mood - Combustibles
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:32 Creating The Emblem
03:35 Designing The Mountains
05:45 Designing The River
08:44 Creating The Tree
10:20 Applying Color
11:03 Adding Sun With Rays
13:20 Adding A Border And Drop Shadow
14:46 Learn More
