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Draw & Texture Minimalistic Animals in Adobe Illustrator

Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.

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About Draw & Texture Minimalistic Animals in Adobe Illustrator

Introduction & Overview

Choosing Reference Images

File Setup

Placing Reference Images

Drawing in Illustrator

Understanding Fill & Stroke Colours

Using Pathfinder

Swatches and Global Colours

Adding Gradients

Applying Texture

Ideas for Further Development & Conclusion

Bonus: Making of Vector Illustration of a Stegosaurus

Bonus: Making Of Vector Illustration of a Buffalo

What You Will Learn?

  • To create an original illustration you don’t need to draw everything precisely as it is in real life, but rather reduce, simplify and visually interpret what you see. .
  • I am Dominic Righini-Brand, and in this class we’ll be exploring tools and techniques for creating animal illustrations in a reduced graphic style in Adobe Illustrator. The beauty of this technique is that you don’t need to be great at drawing or be very proficient using Illustrator! .
  • Minimalistic illustrations can be great on their own as prints, or can be developed into logomarks, pictograms or used as pattern elements..
  • This class is suitable for any skill level including beginners, and will provide you with an opportunity to create you own minimalistic illustrations..
  • This class covers:.
  • I cannot wait to see your illustrations! Join in and share your projects!;).
  • * Global Colours & Texturing Technique work only in Illustrator CC versions..