Inkscape Vector Illustration

This project wasn't just an illustration; it was my ticket to the FOSSEE Summer Fellowship. The challenge? Create something professional, but do not use Adobe.

The "Adobe" Withdrawal

I grew up on a diet of Adobe Flash and Illustrator (shoutout to my 7th-grade "Senior Animator" course!). So when the FOSSEE selection round demanded Inkscape, I felt like a mechanic stripped of his favorite wrench.

But I needed that fellowship. So, I dove in.

Inkscape: The Underdog

Moving to Open Source was... interesting.

• The Shock: "Where is my Shape Builder tool?!"
• The Surprise: Inkscape was lightweight. It didn't choke my poor Intel i3 laptop like Illustrator did.
• The Verdict: While it lacked some polish, it forced me to be cleaner with my vectors. I couldn't rely on automated plugins; I had to draw every curve with intention.

The Result

This vector art proved two things:

1. Free software is not "inferior" software.
2. It’s not the tool that makes the artist, but the hand holding it.

(Spoiler: It worked. I got the fellowship.)