Author Topic: Vectors (Read 4990 times)

Beach Bum · « **on:** February 06, 2010, 09:49 »

What is the best source of information for someone wanting to learn Adobe Illustrator? I'm interested in learning to do vectors, but don't know the best place to start.

nicemonkey · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2010, 11:31 »

I have put some tutorials on my site to get you started.

Beach Bum · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2010, 11:54 »

Quote from: nicemonkey on February 06, 2010, 11:31

I have put some tutorials on my site to get you started.

Cool. Much appreciated!

elvinstar · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2010, 22:25 »

Here are some links for sites with tutorials. http://vector.tutsplus.com/category/tutorials/ http://www.graphicmania.net/35-high-quality-illustrator-tutorials-you-can-not-miss/
http://www.minervity.com/features/illustrator/25-awesome-illustrator-cartoon-tutorials/

This one is about how to create a vector drawing and then how to save it for stock. I found it very helpful.
http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/designing/how-to-create-a-vector-illustration-and-prepare-it-for-micro-stock-sale/#more-2069

How I have taught myself so far was to learn how the pen tool works. That is the tool you will be using most to create your shapes. Then once I understood how it works I then scanned some drawings I had made and I traced them in illustrator. Next learn how to color them in and ad gradients. Something I read somewhere was when using gradients always start off with both sides the same color and then adjust from there. It gives it a much more natural look. other than that once you understand the basic tools start practicing. Good luck!

Beach Bum · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2010, 23:35 »

Quote from: elvinstar on February 06, 2010, 22:25

Here are some links for sites with tutorials. http://vector.tutsplus.com/category/tutorials/ http://www.graphicmania.net/35-high-quality-illustrator-tutorials-you-can-not-miss/
http://www.minervity.com/features/illustrator/25-awesome-illustrator-cartoon-tutorials/

This one is about how to create a vector drawing and then how to save it for stock. I found it very helpful.
http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/designing/how-to-create-a-vector-illustration-and-prepare-it-for-micro-stock-sale/#more-2069

How I have taught myself so far was to learn how the pen tool works. That is the tool you will be using most to create your shapes. Then once I understood how it works I then scanned some drawings I had made and I traced them in illustrator. Next learn how to color them in and ad gradients. Something I read somewhere was when using gradients always start off with both sides the same color and then adjust from there. It gives it a much more natural look. other than that once you understand the basic tools start practicing. Good luck!

Very helpful! Thanks.