How would I call Inkscape functions from Python without loading the full Inkscape GUI? I'm aware Inkscape's Python extension feature, but I believe this assumes you've got Inkscape open and are running Python inside of it. I want to write a small Python script, that can create a simple path and perf...

A quick test of shadows and clouds, done in a cartoony style.

Well done. It would probably look like a photograph if you used the blur filter.