Creating Characters in Adobe Illustrator
Join Pete Collins and learn how to take your rough sketches to a full drawing in Adobe Illustrator. In this class Pete teaches you tips, techniques, and tricks that will help you bring your illustrated characters to life. Starting with a simple sketch, whether on paper or digital, Pete takes you through the steps, from getting started on the right foot to all of the finishing touches, that will give you a better understanding for how to use Illustrator in your next drawing project.
Release Date: 2015-10-22
Lessons
Introduction
Join Pete as he introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the chapters that follow.
Duration: 0 mins 37 seconds
Getting Started
After launching Illustrator and creating a new document, there are a few things you can do to set yourself up for success.
Duration: 8 mins 23 seconds
Sketches
Whether you sketch on paper or on the computer your next step may be bringing your sketches into Illustrator to serve as a starting point for your characters.
Duration: 6 mins 25 seconds
Brushes
There are two main brushes you are likely to use when creating your characters.
Duration: 11 mins 39 seconds
Tracing
With your sketch as a guide you can clean it up by tracing it with a simple black line.
Duration: 7 mins 38 seconds
Drawing Tips
Pete shares tips to help you with your drawing.
Duration: 10 mins 32 seconds
Adding Shadows and Highlights
The highlights and shadows are what really add depth and dimension to your character.
Duration: 11 mins 59 seconds
Finishing Touches
Pete wraps up the class with a quick review of the process along with some finishing touches for your character.
Duration: 2 mins 44 seconds