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Create a Japanese Cherry Blossom Scene
Jun 18th
Hey everyone! Today we will be creating a nice Japanese style cherry blossom scene in Adobe Illustrator using the Blob brush, Eraser and the Ellipse tool. So let’s get started! Final Image Below you can see the final image for this project. Project Details Program Adobe Illustrator CS4 + Difficulty Beginners / Intermediate Topics Covered Blob Brush, Eraser, Ellipse Tool Estimated Completion Time 1.5 – 2 hours Step 1 Create a new document 600
How to Draw Complex Folds and Ruffles in Fabric and Clothing
Jun 18th
Generally speaking, intricate designs all start with very simple shapes and are easy to create once you know how, but unless you know where to begin, it can prove to be challenging. This tutorial guides you through fabric movement and folds, continuing on to creating a few simple features of more intricate clothing design, which can then be used alongside each other to build up to a higher level of drawing clothing. This tutorial builds on the knowledge gained from my previous clothing tutorial , which was aimed at beginners. 1. Fabric Movement Example 1 When it comes to drawing fabric and clothing, the first thing you’ll need to consider is fabric movement, and how it will fall over the curves of your character’s figure. Before you start drawing any clothing, take a look at fabric around you – your own clothing, for example – and how that works and where it folds, and why. Below are a few examples, using my trusty green curtain, of how fabric folds, and the different shapes it makes, and where the light falls in ‘normal’ lighting. The first example is of the curtain just being a curtain, and it falls and folds vertically, the folds created by the bunching at the top. This example is useful should you wish to consider drawing long flowing skirts, dresses or cloaks. Example 2 The fabric here is folded to fall …
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How to Draw and Vector a Kawaii Vampire Chibi in Illustrator
Jun 13th
Let’s get cute! In this tutorial you’ll learn how to build a chibi character from scratch using the Shape Builder Tool (Shift-M) , Pen Tool (P) , transparent gradients, and more in Adobe Illustrator! The idea of a chibi character is to diminish the overall form, making it cute, big-eyed, and pretty simplistic. Let’s get to it! 1. Form the Head Step 1 Much like Voltron, we’ll start by forming the head. Draw a circle with the Ellipse Tool (L) . You’ll want to hold down Shift to keep it from getting squashed. This circle is a simple line at 1pt Stroke Weight . Step 2 Use the Paintbrush Tool (B) to draw two curved lines bisecting the circle. These will help you define the angle of the head and placement of facial features. In this case, the head will be at a 3/4 view (or thereabouts). 2. Draw the Face Step 1 These blue lines drawn with the Paintbrush Tool (B) are for the base sketch of the face. So no worries if you want to doodle it out a bit or make several changes. Draw a large, almond-shaped eye. This one has two parts: a …
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How to Draw and Vector a Kawaii Vampire Chibi in Illustrator
Create a Futuristic Robot Helmet in a Line Art Style in Adobe Illustrator
Jun 11th
In this tutorial I will show you how to create a detailed robot head in Adobe Illustrator. The tools that I will be used in this tutorial include: the Pen Tool (P), Ellipse Tool (L), Rounded Rectangle Tool and Eyedropper Tool (I). I will also using Pathfinder panel and Outline Stroke options in the process. Patience is needed when creating such a detailed illustration. So let’s begin! 1. Prepare the Basic Sketch Step 1 Create a New Document ( Control + N ), name it “Robotic Head”. Set the artboard size to 600px x 700px and Color Mode CMYK at 72dpi . All we need is a basic sketch in this first step. So we can start by creating a new layer, name it “Basic Sketch”. Step 2 Draw a rough sketch of robot head with Blob Brush Tool ( Shift + B ). In this case, I will recommend you to do it with a graphic tablet as it will feel…
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Create a Futuristic Robot Helmet in a Line Art Style in Adobe Illustrator
Create a Mosaic, BBC Inspired, Text Art Effect in Adobe Illustrator
Jun 10th
Inspiration can come from many sources. The inspiration for this effect is from a recent BBC One animation for their spring season programming. In the following steps you will learn how to create a colorful text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to setup a simple grid and how to create a set of graphic styles using the Appearance panel and some basic effects. Next, using the Ellipse Tool and the Transform effect you will learn how to create the pieces that will help you build the text. For the final touches you will learn how to create a scatter brush and how to use a built-in pattern or a pucker and bloat effect. 1. Create a New Document & Setup a Grid Hit Control-N to create a new document. Enter 600 in the width box and 360 in the height box then click on the Advanced button . Select RGB , Screen (72ppi) and make sure that the Align New Objects to Pixel Grid box is unchecked before your click OK . Enable the Grid ( View > Show Grid ) and the Snap to Grid ( View > Snap to Grid ). You’ll need a grid every 1px, so simply go to Edit > Preferences > Guides > Grid , enter 1 in the Gridline every box and 1 in the Subdivisions box. You should also open the Info panel ( Window > Info ) for a live preview with the size and position of your shapes. Do not forget to set the unit of measurement to…
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Create a Mosaic, BBC Inspired, Text Art Effect in Adobe Illustrator
Holy Vector Tutorial! Create a Retro Batman Logo in Adobe Illustrator!
Jun 3rd
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create the iconic Batman logo using simple shapes in Adobe Illustrator. With the Ellipse Tool (L) , the Shape Builder Tool (Shift + M) , and an understanding of positive and negative shapes you’ll be ready with your own bat signal in no time flat. 1. Create a Base Ellipse This Batman logo is comprised of ellipses. Use the Ellipse Tool (L) to create a horizontal ellipse that will be the base of the bat shape. The two outer ellipses will be added later. 2. Begin Creating the Bat Wings Step 1 Draw another ellipse that’s at an angle. This will form the left edge of the bat wing. I’m using bright colors so the shapes are easily discernible for the purpose of the…
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Holy Vector Tutorial! Create a Retro Batman Logo in Adobe Illustrator!
How to Draw a Sweet Cherry Chocolate Cake Slice in Adobe Illustrator
May 31st
Today I’m going to show you how to create a quick, cute, “no-bake” cherry chocolate cake in Adobe Illustrator with a heavy emphasis on the Pen Tool (P) and transparent gradients. This tutorial will show you how easy it is to make such a delight from scratch. 1. Draw Your Basic Cake Shape Step 1 Using the Pen Tool (P) , draw a wedge shape as seen below. Alternatively, you can use the Rectangle Tool (M) and manipulate the anchor points with the Direct Selection Tool (A) . Step 2 Add a dark brown stroke to your shape. This one is set to 2pt Stroke Weight with Round Joins . 2. Add Icing to the Cake Step 1 Using the Pen Tool (P) , draw around the outside of the cake piece, adding a carefully scalloped edge for the sides and a large bump on the right for a fancy “crust” design. Step 2 Add additional pieces where you feel it’s necessary. 3. Define the Layers of the Cake Step 1 Using the same dark brown as the icing, add an angles strip in the middle of the cake piece. Step 2 Same deal as the previous step, but with a smaller strip of a rosy red for some cherry filling. 4. Add Cake Details Step 1 Using the Pen Tool (P) , draw a shape similar to the one in the image above. It only has three points. Reduce the Opacity to your liking in the Transparency panel. Step 2 Repeat on the other side. Step 3 Use the Line Segment Tool () to draw a light brown line from one end of the cake to the next. This defines the separation between the cake’s side and its top. 5. Add a Cherry to the Top of the …
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How to Draw a Sweet Cherry Chocolate Cake Slice in Adobe Illustrator
Create a Cartoon Skull Sticker in Illustrator
May 29th
Hey everyone! Today we will be creating a cute cartoon skull sticker in Adobe Illustrator CS6 using various tools like the Shape tool, the Pen tool, and we’ll also get familiar with the pathfinder window. So let’s get started! Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate Topics Covered: Shape Tools, Pen Tool, Pathfinder Estimated Completion Time: 1.5 – 2 hours Final Image Here’s what we’ll be making! Step 1 Create a new document. Using the Ellipse Tool (L) draw 5 intersecting circles as shown in the image. The black circle will be the head, the red one – cheek bones and the yellow – teeth. Step 2 Select all five shapes with the Selection Tool (V) and by using the Pathfinder panel (Window > Pathfinder) merge them all together by clicking on the Unite icon. Step 3 Set your stroke to round caps and corners in the Stroke panel (Window > Stroke). I also set my stroke weight to 4pt. Step 4 We need to find the exact center of the skull shape so that it would help us place other details of the illustration better. To do this first enable your rulers by pressing the Command/Control + R or by going to View > Rulers > Show Rules. Now select your skull shape to see the top and bottom anchor points. Now simply click and drag a rule from the vertical ruler and place it on top of these anchor points. Now you can turn off the rulers again (Command/Control + R) To switch on and off the guide remember the keyboard combination Command/Control + ; Step 5 Lets draw the eyes. Choose the Ellipse…
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Create Big Gravity Defying Anime-Styled Hair in Adobe Photoshop
May 27th
This tutorial builds on the knowledge gained from my previous tutorials, and provides a more in-depth discussion on creating big anime-style hair for your characters, as well as including four individual six step walkthroughs on creating each hairstyle. Although the styles were created in Adobe Photoshop, if you’re familiar with Adobe Illustrator or other vectoring programs, you should find it easy to do. So let’s begin! 1. Establishing a Hairline When it comes to drawing hair, the very first thing you will need to establish is your character’s hair line. This is where the hair begins, and making sure you have this in place before starting any sketching will ensure the hair you are creating will be placed correctly on the character’s head. There are many different hair lines, four examples are shown in the …
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Quick Tip: Create a Seamless Coffee Bean Pattern in Illustrator
May 24th
In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple coffee bean pattern in Adobe Illustrator. You will start by learning how to create a simple art brush. Next, using some basic tools and effects along with the Round Any Corner script you will learn how to create the starting coffee bean shape, how to multiply, resize and recolor it. Finally, taking full advantage of the Snap to Grid option you will learn how to create your own pattern. You have your Coffee Shop Logo , so now you have a color palette to work from. I’ll be showing you how to create a basic coffee bean pattern using the same colors in the logo which could be used for a variety of things including: wallpaper, print and web backgrounds, table clothes etc… The list is endless. So let’s jump into this tutorial. 1. Prepare a New Document Step 1 Hit Control + N to create a new document. Enter 600 in the width box and height boxes then click on the Advanced button. Select RGB, Screen (72…
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Quick Tip: Create a Seamless Coffee Bean Pattern in Illustrator