Adobe Illustrator: From Shapes to Complex & Beautiful Illustrations
Junichi Tsuneoka
Lessons
Course Introduction
1Introduction
01:44 2Basic Concept of the Course
00:58 3Examples and Applications
00:39 4Process Overview
01:44 5Quiz - Introduction
Getting Started
6Concept Development
09:12Tips for Pencil Sketch
18:12 8Shape Tool Basics
06:58 9Shape Tool Advance
08:36 10How to Control Shapes by Different Movements
04:49 11How to Control Shapes By Reflect Skew and Rotate Tools to Create Complex Shapes
05:45 12Combine Multiple Shapes with Pathfinder Tool
04:19 13Create Complex Shapes with Pathfinder Tool
06:51 14Quiz - Getting Started
Case Study 1: Stand Alone Graphic
15Case Study 1 Overview (Stand Alone Design)
02:04 16Creating an Environment for Converting the Pencil Sketch into Editable Vector Graphic
03:29 17Create a Group of Shapes to be Used as a Base of the Illustration
13:03 18How to Introduce Large Medium and Small Design Elements to the Overall Design to Achieve Depth and More Detailed Result
05:43 19Adding Colors
11:12 20How to Fine Tune the Design and Finalize It
03:27 21Exercise
00:51 22Quiz - Case Study 1: Stand Alone Graphic
Case Study 2: Illustrative Pattern
23Case Study 2 Overview (Illustrative Pattern)
01:41 24Creating an Environment for Converting the Pencil Sketch into Editable Vector Graphic
01:37 25Create a Small Unit of Complex Shapes to Use as a Base of the Whole Illustration
14:01 26How to Introduce Large Medium and Small Design Elements to the Overall Design to Achieve Depth and More Detailed Result
01:48 27How to Introduce Foreground Middle and Background Elements to the Overall Design to Achieve More Depth
09:56 28Adding Colors
07:27 29How to Fine Tune the Design and Finalize It
06:38 30Quiz - Case Study 2: Illustrative Pattern
Conclusion
31Conclusion
00:59Final Quiz
32Final Quiz
Class Description
AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
- Draw simple shapes and transform them into intricate designs fast.
- Master basic and advanced design principles used to create professional illustrations.
- Achieve an instant visual impact with your professional illustrations.
- Visualize, plan and develop your illustration concepts before stating your project.
- Use basic and advanced shape tools confidently.
- Create an environment for converting pencil sketches into editable vector graphics.
- Work with color and achieve depth and detail in your designs.
- Finalize your designs by professionally fine-tuning them.
ABOUT JUNICHI’S CLASS:
In a world where everything has been done before, there is something to be said for creating your own work from scratch. Basic shapes are a strong tool for communication because of their familiarity and simplicity. They can, therefore, act as a basis for powerful designs and illustrations.
This course will teach you everything you need to know to create original, complex graphics from basic shapes. You’ll learn each step of the illustration process from concept development to creating sketches, vectorizing, perfecting composition and color right down to fine-tuning and final delivery.
You will cover two case studies, showcasing the workflow of creating a captivating illustration. By the end of this course you’ll be able to create stand-alone graphics and illustrative patterns with ease.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- How to do flexible, hand-drawn sketches before starting your project
- Expert tips for working with pencil sketches
- How to duplicate basic shapes to create patterns and more complex shapes
- How to use Reflect, Skew and Rotate tools to transforms shapes into complex designs and combine multiple shapes with the Pathfinder tool
- How to import a pencil sketch in Illustrator and convert it into vector shapes
- How to introduce large, medium and small design elements to your overall design
- How to introduce foreground, middle and background elements to your design
WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:
- Anyone who has already learned the basics of Adobe Illustrator
- Designers wanting to brush up their illustrative design skills
- Illustrators wanting to advance their careers and gain a competitive edge
- Creatives wanting to learn advanced Illustrator techniques
- Digital marketers and content creators with intermediate Illustrator skills
- Intermediate level.
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Illustrator CC
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Graphic design and illustration expert with an established “California Roll Style” - a visual and conceptual fusion of Japanese pop and American urban cultures. Junichi Tsuneoka's work possesses highly communicative, assertive graphics and contains clear signs pointing back to his strong design background.
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