Inkscape Tutorial: How to Make Watercolor Map Art with OpenStreetMap Data

Inkscape step-by-step intermediate advanced tutorial on how to create custom minimalist map art with a watercolor effect as seen on Etsy. In this How-To video the chosen location is Manchester By the Sea, a beautiful New England coastal town in Massachusetts. Follow along in this Inkscape screen capture showing how to: 1. Use OpenStreetMap to download your map data as an editable SVG file. 2. Clean up the map using Edit -- Select Same tool in Inkscape 3. Separate coastline from ocean vector 5. Recolor map. 6. Add watercolor effect with settings included. Special thank you to OpenStreetMap for the most wonderful shared resource. © OpenStreetMap contributors My goal for this channel is to create a community where we can share graphic design skills, tips and shortcuts with a focus on using free or low cost software and tools available to everyone. REFERENCE: Download Inkscape here: OpenStreetMap: ma#map=11/&layers=H SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR MORE FREE TUTORIALS: SOCIAL MEDIA: Check out my personal channel: Follow me on Twitter: Instagram: