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Digtal art vector drawing advice!?

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  • 23-11-2008 4:38am
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    pseudonym1
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    Hi

    I have Adobe CS4 on trail and attemting to brush up my digital illustrations. I would really really appreciate some C&C from anyone that knows what they are talking about - and basically tell me what to do to get them up to spec. I know need depth and more detail its HOW to actually get that without having it all looking over complicated.

    Anyway here goes ....

    These are what have been working on

    Thanks :)

    Upper draped.jpg

    red coat11.jpg

    Elegent black dress on red.jpg


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    5uspect
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    Depth wise you should look at the gradient, mesh and envelope distort tools.
    These will allow you to add shadow to your drawings and therefore depth.

    Have a look here:
    http://tv.adobe.com/#pg+1586

    and in particular at this one:
    http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f1586v1019


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    pseudonym1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭pseudonym1


    Cheers -found them today but skimmed over that as looked a bit too complecated for my liking. Your man Deke seems barmy!
    Gradients and meshs are definately something need do learn.


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    p
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    This is an excellent article from iStockPhoto about vector illustration. All very simple tips, but if you apply them you're work will improve dramatically.

    http://www.istockphoto.com/article_view.php?ID=367&Page=1

    Generally a good rule seems to be to try get into the mindset of using the computer just as a tool. Sketch things out on paper and trace them, and then bring them into the computer.

    Good luck!


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    pseudonym1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭pseudonym1


    p wrote: »
    This is an excellent article from iStockPhoto abotu vector illustration. All very simple tips, but if you apply them you're work will improve dramatically.

    http://www.istockphoto.com/article_view.php?ID=367&Page=1

    Generally a goof rule seems to be to try get into the mindset of using the computer just as a tool. Sketch things out on paper and trace them, and then bring them into teh computer.

    Good luck!

    Wow - your right excellent article - I have broken every single rule! Think I ll print it out and start putting all into practise - Cheers P! :)


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    p
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    It helps to try develop a good crticial eye. I definitely think that using custom outlines makes a huge difference.

    Post up some future work, would love to see what you do after applying some of the rules. :)


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    pseudonym1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭pseudonym1


    High Yah!

    2 weeks half way through my illistrator trail - and boy have I been going at it!

    Still breaking lots of the rules and getting texture and depth remains the biggest challange.

    Have worked with gradients but don' t feel I have control over location as much as would like! Mostly worked in opacitys to create tone and depth.

    Think I have improved but stil a long way to go - its a minefield and probably a 100 tools and techniques don't yet know how to use!

    Anyhooo - check these out not probably 2nd and 3rd best done so far !

    Think I'm addicted!! :)

    Any feed back would be really appreciated!
    Thanks

    picture.php?albumid=321&pictureid=1594


    picture.php?albumid=321&pictureid=1593


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