We challenge you to design (with Inkscape) a Valentine's Day card, and to post your finished artwork below. Everyone is invited to join in!

All entries to be submitted by 28 February 2022.

Please do spread the word!
#inkscapechallenge

Also, there are more challenges to come (next one starts 1st March 2022), so put it in your calendar.

Instructions/Information

• To submit your artwork, scroll to the bottom of the page and while logged in, click the paperclip (bottom-left) to upload your image, add a description in the text box (optional) and click "Submit Reply".
• If you'd like to post work-in-progress artwork, create a thread in the "Work in Progress" section of the forum, and post your images there, with the title "February 2022 Valentine's Day Card Challenge WIP - [your artwork title]" (you are welcome to ask for help there if you get stuck). When finished, post the final graphic to this thread.
• This challenge will run from 1 February 2022 - 28 February 2022. There are no winners. These challenges are intended to inspire, to encourage you to share your work and to build a supportive community.
• You're encouraged to discuss and offer feedback/constructive criticism to others, but please be respectful.
• Most importantly, be creative, give your best, and have fun!

We look forward to seeing your entries!

Challenge entries (so far)

Usually I am not that much into valentines, but thanks to @Nemecsek and his finished artwork, I was tempted to do something in the style of Eiko Ojala. 

Here it is. :D

@mondspeer Brilliant work. I think you have pulled off the style well. It's good to see you again! A great first entry!

I'm also not really big on Valentines day, but I can't let a challenge go by without entering!

I've gone for something fairly simple, focusing on the inside of the card, rather than the outside. I used a romantic poem on the right-hand page, rather than a cheesy Valentine rhyme, and a simple silhouette on the left. Used the Perspective tool to distort the writing and graphic to fit the page.

@z3z The lighting successfully gives the illustration the appearance of card. The poem is a nice touch and the margins fit it well. Good job!

PS. I share both your and @mondspeer's sentiment on Valentines Day. Too commercial and rigid in expectation for my liking. Personally, I prefer spontaneity and fluidity of expression.

Thanks for another well illustrated entry!

Thank you @pacer for your feedback. 

And hello @z3z good one one the perspective. Light, proportion and text all work well togerher. 

Hi. Like others have shared, I am not a fan of the commercialization of "Valentine's". And so, here is my tongue-in-cheek card. Simple, like me.

Hello! a question, can I upload several artworks?

@DG-RA Hi Rafael. Yes, you are welcome to submit multiple entries. I look forward to seeing them.

Hi!... I just hope this work can serve as inspiration and motivation for the whole community... but, I'm already working on another art to share soon... greetings to all!

Beautiful work, Rafael!

@DG-RA A lovely card. I like the open source feel. The repeating heart pattern is a nice effect. Looking forward to your next card!

I hope no one bothers, but here's my vision for this day. I have replaced St. Valentine with a croupier named "Sam Valentine". The rest is self-explanatory. The casino atmosphere seemed to me the most appropriate 💲💰😁

@mrks9 Great concept. I knew you would find inspiration somewhere. Agreed, I guess you could call it relationship tax?

@pacer Many thanks. Relationship tax Haha, that name matches it perfectly 🤣

Hello!... Here's my new card, I hope you like it...

Thanks for your appreciation Ken!

Here is another simple card idea. Get "the word out" to our loved ones, one way or another.

@ken10001000 Does the bird on the front represent you? Your submissions always make me smile. Thank you for another fun entry.

I guess the bird could be me, or anyone. (Maybe a "love bird" ?) I suppose I have a face only a mother could love (tolerate). I choose the "bird" just to be humorous. Thanks for the kind words.

A simple rabbit, of sorts - card.

With luv that makes you go "hippity hoppity" inside.

Hi all!

@DG-RA Just wanted to say your card with the cats is really nice! I will memorize that "3D-effect" for the future, especially the front hearts make it stand out nicely. And the cats are really nice work. Pleasant composition all together I think.

And, @ken10001000 , I've already had a few laughs at your images. They are clever and "simple". In a good way I mean! :-)

I hope to have time to participate myself in some future challenges.. (If life does not come in the way..)

@mondspeer @DG-RA @ken10001000  @mrks9  @mikaeln  @z3z

Thank you all for participating in the February Inkscape challenge.
Our March (Spring) challenge is now live:

https://inkscape.org/forums/competitions/inkscape-challenge-1-march-2022-31-march-2022/

See you there!