Vector Art: Reflecting Your Style with Illustrator

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Learn how to plan out your ideas with thumbnail sketches and settle on the final composition.
• Make a preliminary drawing, then use a lightbox to pick out the shapes you desire and add additional detail.
• After that, scan your image and start working on your vector illustration in Illustrator.
• Learn how to take your vector illustrations to the next level by adding various elements and finishing touches in the final unit.
• Finally, learn how to properly save your artwork by understanding the various formats and parameters required for each sort of format.

Syllabus:

1.  Introduction

   • Introduction

   • Influences

   • What Will We Do in This Course?
      

2.  Preparation

   • Hatching Techniques

   • Volume Techniques and Half-Tones

   • Developing an Idea and Gathering References
      

3.  Sketching

   • Thumbnails

   • Rough Drawing with Basic Shapes and Forms

   • Finalizing Your Line and Shape Drawing
      

4.  Vectoring

   • Line Work and Hatching 1

   • Line Work and Hatching 2

   • Line Work and Hatching 3

   • Colour

   • Shading 1

   • Shading 2

   • Lighting 1

   • Lighting 2
      

5.  Finishing Touches and Recommendations

   • Gradients and Half-tones 1

   • Gradients and Half-tones 2

   • Gradients and Half-tones 3

   • Tips for Adding Other Elements to Your Illustration 1

   • Tips for Adding Other Elements to Your Illustration 2

   • Presenting Your Work
      

6. Final Project

   • Vector Art: Reflecting Your Style with Illustrator