In this Illustrator tutorial, I will show you how to create a cute bunny character. This tutorial uses simple shapes and gradients that are easy to apply to other character illustrations. The great thing about his tutorial is you don’t have to be an amazing artist to create it! Check Chris Spooner’s post 70 Cute and Cheeky Vector Animal Characters for more character inspiration.
How to Create a Magic Wand Icon
Nov 10th in Illustration by RypeIn this Illustrator tutorial, I will show you how to create a magic wand icon. This tutorial will utilize gradient feathering and some simple shapes. These techniques are easily translated to other icons, illustrations, and logos.
Create a Sweet Pair of Glossy Vector Lips
Nov 3rd in Illustration by DesigniousPucker up, let’s create a sweet pair of super glossy vector lips. Start with a sketch, scan it in, Live Trace it, then proceed to color your illustration with layer upon glossy layer until your vector lips are complete. The workflow uses the Eraser Tool to reveal the shadows below, which is a useful approach to review. Let’s get to it!
How to Create a Textured Vector Landscape
Oct 31st in Illustration by RypeIn this tutorial, I will show you how to create a stylized textured vector landscape. The techniques are simple and easily translated into other illustrations. Check out Chris Spooners post 40 Stunning Vector Landscape Illustrations for more vector landscape inspiration.
Using Adobe Illustrator to Draw in Perspective
Oct 24th in Illustration by Cody WalkerIn this tutorial, I’ll cover how to use Illustrator to set up perspective drawings, and help you choose the best way to approach your new perspective drawing projects. We’ll review some theory and then work through examples of working with 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point Perspective.
How to Turn a Sketch into a Fat Cat Vector Illustration
Oct 20th in Illustration by Ian YatesThis tutorial aims to guide you from sketchbook to screen; a “Fat Cat” doodled with biro translated into a neat vector caricature. Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is advised. Let’s take a look at how to create a cheeky cat illustration - from initial concept through to vector goodness.
Inking and Coloring the Comic Strip “The Brads”
Oct 13th in Illustration by Brad ColbowIn this tutorial, we’ll walk through the steps of creating a comic strip using Illustrator’s Pen Tool, custom brushes and masking features. This is a fun tutorial that covers the process I use, while showcasing the comic strip I write called "The Brads." You can read the strip regularly on my blog.
Draw A Realistic Vector Guitar in Inkscape
Oct 12th in Illustration by Nick RobertsThis tutorial will go over the techniques used to draw a realistic guitar from scratch using the free vector program Inkscape. To complete this tutorial, you should already have a basic knowledge of vector tools, such as: the Pen tool, Edit Path Nodes tools, and you should be familiar with the Fill and Stroke toolbox. Let’s get rockin’ vector style.
Create a Checkered 3D Chess Figure Scene
Oct 7th in Illustration by Simona PfreundnerIn this tutorial, we’ll explain how to create a 3D chess scene with the help of the 3D Revolve Tool and gradient masks. This is a great introduction to the 3D Tool in Illustrator, and shows you how to pose your creations within an illustrative checkered environment.
How to Create a Colorful Retro Style TV
Oct 1st in Illustration by Simona PfreundnerIn this tutorial, we’ll teach the intermediate vector artist how to create a retro style TV with gradients and layers. We’ll also create a nice funky background with circles and lines. Let’s have some fund creating this colorful illustration.
