hmm. okay. thanks for everyones replies! I think sas' response is what i'll try from now on. it just seems both least time consuming and sounds like it will give me the results im looking for.
thanks for clearing it up!

okay, here's a more detailed example of what's happening. this is really bugging me so anyone who can help, its much appreciated.

Hi, I'm having some frustration with troubles with the fill of objects. When I draw out whatever I want to illustrate (using bezier curves and lines), then I click in a space with the paint bucket to fill it, it only fills the majority of it. Around the edge of the color (between the fill and the li...

Hey all, loving inkscape, thought i'd put up my first ever inkscape creation.