How to Create an Abstract Fluid Background in Inkscape

This tutorial will show you how to create abstract modern fluid background in Inkscape with gradient mesh.

What you will learn

  • How to create a background
  • How to use gradient mesh tool
  • How to add text

Tutorial Steps

Step 1

First, create a new background with Rectangle tool (R), and turn on the Snap to the page border for easier when you drag down the rectangle to the canvas.

Result:

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Step 2

Click Create and edit meshes tool to create a gradient mesh and double click to the Rectangle.

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It will create a gradient mesh with nodes in the corners.

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Step 3

Click on the corner of the canvas and change the color to something you like I’m using the purple and blue colors.

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Result:

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Step 4

We can add more columns or rows by double-click on the edge of the rectangle.

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And change the color by double click and see where the arrow is facing. In the blue area selected, we can change the colors in it.

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Add more rows until it becomes like this (2 Rows 3 Columns) :

Just drag the Point and make it random to create a more abstract look.

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Step 5

Add a Text and add more elements.

Your design is Ready!

Try to create more experiments with the colors and node placing to create a more abstract look also add text and shapes.

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