Shadow effect when designing is as a result of the inability of light to penetrate through the design, therefore the sides of the design allows light and shows the effect below the design. Shadow helps in transforming a design to be realistic.

    In this tutorial we will be discussing two methods to create a shadow in inkscape.

Method 1

•  Select the design that should be given a shadow then go to filter on the menu bar. 
• Choose shadows and glows then select drop shadow from the pop-up.
• A window will appear then set and place the shadow to your test. Remember that a shadow is often dark because it is the absence of light. 
• Select live preview at the bottom left of the window to see or preview the changes you made.
• Click apply then close the window.