# Drawing related help **URL:** https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/drawing-related-help/23.md [Latest](https://forums.synfig.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.synfig.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.synfig.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Drawing related help category](https://forums.synfig.org/t/about-the-drawing-related-help-category/30)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.synfig.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2008, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/about-the-drawing-related-help-category/30 "2008-01-28T20:47:05Z")
Questions and answers about image creation with Synfig. We encourage you to publish your findings on the tips page of the website --- ## [Graphics tablet unresponsive to Synfig](https://forums.synfig.org/t/graphics-tablet-unresponsive-to-synfig/1435)
**Author:** [@DasSwift](https://forums.synfig.org/u/DasSwift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/graphics-tablet-unresponsive-to-synfig/1435 "2022-01-27T07:28:24Z")
I do apologize if this isn’t the thing I should be posting in this section as I’m rather new to the product and forum. I’ve been having a lot of trouble getting my wacom bamboo tablet to work with Synfig. I’m using a W… --- ## [\[AACHQ\] Sketch of the day](https://forums.synfig.org/t/aachq-sketch-of-the-day/460)
**Author:** [@rore](https://forums.synfig.org/u/rore)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/aachq-sketch-of-the-day/460 "2022-03-13T13:31:23Z")
By popular request … or maybe not, but anyway :stuck\_out\_tongue: This is the Average Artist Club HQ, a place for everyone to post sketches, attempts at drawing characters or whatever you like. They can be pencil on pap… --- ## [Outer outline effect](https://forums.synfig.org/t/outer-outline-effect/17000)
**Author:** [@skiminka](https://forums.synfig.org/u/skiminka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/outer-outline-effect/17000 "2026-03-12T16:29:34Z")
I know this is a opentoonz tutorial but can this effect in some way be replicable in synfig? --- ## [Create a fur effect without using the plant layer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/create-a-fur-effect-without-using-the-plant-layer/16458)
**Author:** [@keyboard74](https://forums.synfig.org/u/keyboard74)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/create-a-fur-effect-without-using-the-plant-layer/16458 "2025-10-13T20:18:25Z")
Hi everyone, I need help creating the fur effect on the spider’s body without using the plant layer, because it uses heavy resources. Any ideas will be welcome. Thank you so much --- ## [Adding waypoints not working well](https://forums.synfig.org/t/adding-waypoints-not-working-well/16630)
**Author:** [@MGFP](https://forums.synfig.org/u/MGFP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/adding-waypoints-not-working-well/16630 "2025-07-03T21:16:39Z")
I’m finalizing my newest Rig made in Synfig Studio, now I want to pose it, but no waypoints are saved. And neither the Add Waypoint(Right click on object) nor creating keyframes are saving the previous pose. I want a ke… --- ## [Any tips about modelling?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/any-tips-about-modelling/15247)
**Author:** [@Majkel](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Majkel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/any-tips-about-modelling/15247 "2024-07-27T15:08:50Z")
It is not my strong suit, do you have any tips on the process or anything else that would make it easier than just “practice”? --- ## [Circular arrays](https://forums.synfig.org/t/circular-arrays/15138)
**Author:** [@vinay1999](https://forums.synfig.org/u/vinay1999)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/circular-arrays/15138 "2024-06-29T08:12:12Z")
Hi Is there a way to use the duplicate layer to create circular arrays ? --- ## [Mouth animation](https://forums.synfig.org/t/mouth-animation/13206)
**Author:** [@Directioner28](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Directioner28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/mouth-animation/13206 "2024-05-03T12:03:02Z")
How can I make the teeth appear like they are inside the mouth? Pls help. scene4.sifz (5.9 KB) ^the file --- ## [Is there a way I can convert an imported coloured image into Grayscale on Synfig?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-a-way-i-can-convert-an-imported-coloured-image-into-grayscale-on-synfig/14600)
**Author:** [@keyboard74](https://forums.synfig.org/u/keyboard74)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-a-way-i-can-convert-an-imported-coloured-image-into-grayscale-on-synfig/14600 "2024-05-02T14:00:34Z")
Hi everyone, Is there a way I can convert an imported coloured image (.png, .jpeg, etc) into Grayscale on Synfig? I know there are ways to do it using other programs , but I’d like to be able to do everything on Synfig… --- ## [Draw tool problem](https://forums.synfig.org/t/draw-tool-problem/14558)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/draw-tool-problem/14558 "2024-04-16T23:26:12Z")
Hello, I’m a new user of Synfig and I’ve already run into a problem, weird problem with draw tool. When I’m trying to draw a shape, draw tool creates some weird shapes and loops instead (e.g. picture shows effect of draw… --- ## [How to make non-smooth tangents?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-make-non-smooth-tangents/14752)
**Author:** [@tonytaponi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/tonytaponi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-make-non-smooth-tangents/14752 "2024-01-27T03:42:49Z")
Hi everyone. So I created a shape and then use Transform tool to modify it. I Noticed that tangent lines are always parallel and equal to make vertexes smooth. I try to make them unequal, but can’t figure out how. Tr… --- ## [How to draw if I do not have a graphics tablet?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-draw-if-i-do-not-have-a-graphics-tablet/12321)
**Author:** [@Ar\_D](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ar_D)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-draw-if-i-do-not-have-a-graphics-tablet/12321 "2024-01-07T19:15:08Z")
As I previously just used video and photo editing software, I haven’t bought any graphics tablet as I had no use of them, and now there is a lockdown in my city, So I can’t go out right now to buy one. So do you have so… --- ## [Combining shapes?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/combining-shapes/1365)
**Author:** [@jsfarney](https://forums.synfig.org/u/jsfarney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/combining-shapes/1365 "2011-06-08T03:48:21Z")
Is there a way to combine shapes in Synfig? For example, if I wanted to make a snowman and I use three circles could I combine them to make one object? Thanks for the help! --- ## [Help with creating a crayon effect](https://forums.synfig.org/t/help-with-creating-a-crayon-effect/14584)
**Author:** [@keyboard74](https://forums.synfig.org/u/keyboard74)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/help-with-creating-a-crayon-effect/14584 "2023-11-28T12:14:17Z")
Hi everyone, Can anyone show me how to create a crayon effect? Thanks in advance. --- ## [How to draw a balloon in synfig studio](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-draw-a-balloon-in-synfig-studio/14442)
**Author:** [@Ahamd](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ahamd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-draw-a-balloon-in-synfig-studio/14442 "2023-10-01T13:05:45Z")
How to draw a ballon in synfig studio? --- ## [Transparent image](https://forums.synfig.org/t/transparent-image/12905)
**Author:** [@Directioner28](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Directioner28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/transparent-image/12905 "2022-01-22T14:14:44Z")
How can I add a transparent background image to my project? --- ## [Hot to union two circle?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/hot-to-union-two-circle/12236)
**Author:** [@microvswind](https://forums.synfig.org/u/microvswind)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/hot-to-union-two-circle/12236 "2022-01-07T05:42:51Z")
How to boolean between pathes? --- ## [Skew the other way?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/skew-the-other-way/12814)
**Author:** [@ollieclotheshoffe](https://forums.synfig.org/u/ollieclotheshoffe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/skew-the-other-way/12814 "2021-12-15T23:29:05Z")
Is there a way to skew vertically? If you skew a square the horizontal lines stay horizontal and the vertical lines are the ones that change angle, can you skew a square the other way so the vertical lines stay vertical … --- ## [How can I Only make one side of the nose visible](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-can-i-only-make-one-side-of-the-nose-visible/12711)
**Author:** [@Directioner28](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Directioner28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-can-i-only-make-one-side-of-the-nose-visible/12711 "2021-11-04T09:58:56Z")
I just want to make a part of the nose due to the lighting. Can anyone please help? --- ## [How can I make this shape?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-can-i-make-this-shape/1783)
**Author:** [@jsfarney](https://forums.synfig.org/u/jsfarney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-can-i-make-this-shape/1783 "2021-11-04T06:18:24Z")
I have included the picture as an example. I want to be able to do different things with the region than with the line around but still have them kind of connected. How can I do this? thank you! --- ## [Advanced outline width handle](https://forums.synfig.org/t/advanced-outline-width-handle/12486)
**Author:** [@microvswind](https://forums.synfig.org/u/microvswind)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/advanced-outline-width-handle/12486 "2021-09-03T13:18:48Z")
--- ## [How to link line (spline?) to an edge of a circle, so line stretches as the circle moves?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-link-line-spline-to-an-edge-of-a-circle-so-line-stretches-as-the-circle-moves/12477)
**Author:** [@GJakobsche](https://forums.synfig.org/u/GJakobsche)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-link-line-spline-to-an-edge-of-a-circle-so-line-stretches-as-the-circle-moves/12477 "2021-08-31T02:57:30Z")
I want to draw a circle or circle outline (to represent a pulley), and two vertical lines (to represent a belt around the pulley). Something like this: |…| |…| | O | I want the top ends of the vertical lines to remai… --- ## [How to add an outline effect to an Outline Layer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-add-an-outline-effect-to-an-outline-layer/12433)
**Author:** [@def-pri-pub](https://forums.synfig.org/u/def-pri-pub)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-add-an-outline-effect-to-an-outline-layer/12433 "2021-08-10T03:39:55Z")
I have some text that I drew using the spline tool and created it with outline layers. I want to add a white outline effect to these layers. I tried to do this by using a Shade layer, but it’s not giving me the desired… --- ## [Scaling circle with outline](https://forums.synfig.org/t/scaling-circle-with-outline/12425)
**Author:** [@Arturo](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Arturo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/scaling-circle-with-outline/12425 "2021-07-31T12:23:34Z")
Hi everyone, This might be a silly question, but why, if I change the radius of a circle drawn in Synfig, the outline doesn’t scale with it? Every other operation seems to work on either of them. To scale radius of bot… --- ## [Monoprice Tablet: No Pressure Sensitivity](https://forums.synfig.org/t/monoprice-tablet-no-pressure-sensitivity/3457)
**Author:** [@AnScathMarcach](https://forums.synfig.org/u/AnScathMarcach)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/monoprice-tablet-no-pressure-sensitivity/3457 "2021-06-26T17:13:15Z")
Hello, So I’m brand new to Synfig. I just downloaded it today since I’ve been looking for free alternatives to Flash. I seem to have everything else working fine, but unfortunately my graphics tablet’s pressure sensitiv… --- ## [Color distortion](https://forums.synfig.org/t/color-distortion/12162)
**Author:** [@Baaz](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Baaz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/color-distortion/12162 "2021-05-17T13:12:41Z")
Hi all I am very new to synfig and before using it I was using Adobe animate So I darw a icon in inkscape and exported it to sif file and opened my other sif file and copied the icon to the file but it seems like every… --- ## [How to make outline not get skinny when shape is scaled? And how to make part of an object behind and part in front of another object?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-make-outline-not-get-skinny-when-shape-is-scaled-and-how-to-make-part-of-an-object-behind-and-part-in-front-of-another-object/11894)
**Author:** [@newbee](https://forums.synfig.org/u/newbee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-make-outline-not-get-skinny-when-shape-is-scaled-and-how-to-make-part-of-an-object-behind-and-part-in-front-of-another-object/11894 "2021-03-12T10:20:09Z")
I’m new at this, so I hope these are not a stupid questions. I am trying to make Saturn. I got 2 problems: To make the rings, I took a circle (with a black outline) and applied the stretch layer to squeeze it into a… --- ## [Splines. managing thickness](https://forums.synfig.org/t/splines-managing-thickness/11805)
**Author:** [@6u1d0](https://forums.synfig.org/u/6u1d0)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/splines-managing-thickness/11805 "2021-02-09T18:54:53Z")
Hy, This is my first animation test. Made out of 5 simple splines. Just a wink to say ‘hello’. I used advanced spline to connect the eyes to the lower spline. As you can see, it lacks some line thickness management.… --- ## [Qick change Z-Depth](https://forums.synfig.org/t/qick-change-z-depth/11734)
**Author:** [@Qualsch](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Qualsch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/qick-change-z-depth/11734 "2021-01-19T12:39:08Z")
Hi there, how do you change the z depth quickly? Or can you really only change this in the lower left corner of the window with the object properties? Info on the side: I am a beginner in 2D animation and follow this … [Next page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/drawing-related-help/23.md?page=1)