Taking a digital drawing from your imagination and to reality is as simple as opening Google Docs. But, what if you want to make an image in your drawing a part of that reality? With Google Docs, you can make it happen. Letting you add your own creative touch to any drawing you create, you can draw on an image in Google Docs with ease.
The good news is, it doesn’t take a professional artist to make an eye-catching, captivating drawing. The process can be as simple or complex as you’d like. All you need is your creativity, and a few easy-to-follow steps.
The first step to being able to draw on an image in Google Docs is, of course, to insert that image. To do this, head to the Insert tab and select the Image option. This will prompt you to choose from a variety of sources where you can obtain the image you need, such as your local computer, Google Drive, Placeholder text, etc. Select the appropriate source and proceed to upload the photograph.
Once you have the image inserted, head to the Drawing tab on the top menu bar. After selecting the Insert option, you’ll be presented with the ‘Drawing’ window where you can edit and add to your chosen image. Here, you’ll have the option to crop the image to fit your needs, as well as to rotate and resize the photograph.
Now, to add your own artwork, you’ll need to select the ‘Line’ or ‘Shape’ option within the Drawing window. You can then choose the type of line or shape you’re looking to draw. Once selected, Google Docs will present you with a range of markers, pens, brushes and colors that you can use to make your masterpiece. Then, simply select the image you want, and click and drag the mouse to create your art on top of the photo.
If you’re looking to add various shapes or lines with one click, head to the ‘More’ section within the Drawing window. Here, you’ll have the ability to choose from a library of shapes that you can add to the photograph. These shapes come with a range of customization options, where you can change their size, opacity, and borders for a more personalized look.
Next, you can add special effects to make your artwork even more special. Use the ‘Lasso’ tool to pick out the part of the image you’d like to add effects to. This will allow you to blur the parts you don’t want seen or to brighten up the area to make the artwork really stand out.
Should you make any mistakes while editing, or deciding it’s not the right look, simply hit the ‘Undo’ button and you’ll be taken back to the previous state of the photograph. Similarly, you can use the ‘Redo’ button to go back to the changes you just undid.
For those wanting to use text in their captivating creation, you can do so by heading to the Text icon at the top of the Drawing window. After selecting the image, you’ll be able to type in any text you’d like to add, as well as being able to adjust the size, position and color of the font.
Once you’ve achieved the look you’d like from your masterpiece, you can save it to its own file or slide, or even as its own image. Simply select the ‘Save’ option in the top right corner of the Drawing window or simply hit save. Your art will then be added to Google Docs.
As you can see, the process of drawing on an image in Google Docs can be as simple or complex as you’d like it to be. With its in-depth customization options and special effects, you can turn ordinary photographs into captivating works of art with ease. So, why not put your creative imagination to work and light up the web with your latest design?
