Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
Create a Multidimensional Shape from a Simple 20 Point Star
Learn to create this multidimensional shape in Illustrator from a simple 20 point star. You will learn how to make the points round, how to fill the shape with a color and a pattern then how to create the outside and inside strokes.
The entire effect (minus the background and text) is one single resizable fully adjustable vector shape.
By the end of the video you will understand how to use the Appearance panel and how to add multiple strokes and multiple fills to a shape and how to offset strokes from each other. You will learn how to add a pattern fill to a shape and blend it in with the underlying fill color and how to vary the pattern transparency. These skills will make your work with vector shapes in Illustrator easier to do.
Helen Bradley
Labels: complex shapes, icons, Illustrator, multiple fills, multiple strokes, vector drawing, vector shapes
Categories:video
posted by Helen Bradley @ 7:20 amNo Comments links to this post
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014
Create Cartoon Style Illustrations in Illustrator
Learn to create cartoon style illustrations in Illustrator.
You will see how to make shapes using the line tool and ellipse tool in Illustrator then how to fill the shapes using the Live Paint tool.The process is simple to do and fun.
Because it uses simple shapes and does not require extensive use of the pen tool it is a great way to learn more about using Illustrator without needing to be able to draw or use complex tools.
Helen Bradley
Labels: cartoon, cartooning, Illustrator, illustrator tools, vector art, vector shapes, video
Categories:Illustrator, video
posted by Helen Bradley @ 8:32 amNo Comments links to this post
Tuesday, July 8th, 2014
Create a Multi Layer Dimensional Flower in Illustrator Using Just One Shape
Learn how to create a multi layer dimensional flower in illustrator using just one shape.
You will see how to use the Appearance panel to duplicate the shape, fill it with partially transparent gradients and then blend it all together.
The shape also has an optional dotted stroke offset inside all the petals – all done using the Appearance panel.
This is an intermediate level Illustrator tutorial so you will need some basic Illustrator skills to be able to follow along.
Helen Bradley
Labels: abstract image, dimensional, distort and transform, fill, flower, Illustrator, layered, stroke, vector shapes, video
Categories:Illustrator, video
posted by Helen Bradley @ 8:16 amNo Comments links to this post
Tuesday, July 1st, 2014
Paint Vector Shapes in Illustrator Using the Blob Brush
Harness the power of the Blob Brush in Illustrator
Learn how to paint vector shapes in Illustrator using the Blob brush new in Illustrator CS4. This cool tool lets you draw shapes as easily as painting them and doesn’t require you to use the Pen tool – which lots of Illustrator users hate!
This video also covers use of the Smooth and Pencil tools for reworking vector paths in Illustrator.
Labels: Blob brush, CS4, Illustrator, illustrator CC, Paint Vector, pencil tool, smooth tool, vector drawing, vector shapes, video
Categories:Illustrator, video
posted by Helen Bradley @ 7:16 amNo Comments links to this post
