In this tutorial, I am going to demonstrate how you can create polygonal artwork in Adobe Illustrator.

Step 1 – Preparation: 00:03:43
Step 2 – Tracing: 00:08:22
Step 3 – Colouring: 00:20:52

Export Jpeg: 00:28:25

Enjoy and be creative!


Get the project folder from the FREE resource library


Need help? Read the download instructions here.


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KEYBOARD SHORTCUT FEATURES IN VIDEO:

A – Direct Selection Tool
P – Pen Tool
I – Eyedropper Tool
V – Selection Tool

Cmd (Ctrl PC) Shift A – Deselect active stroke in AI (with pen tool active)
Cmd (Ctrl PC) Shift V – Paste in place

Cmd (Ctrl PC) C – Copy
Cmd (Ctrl PC) L – Create new Layer in AI
Cmd (Ctrl PC) Y – Toggle Outline and Preview mode
Cmd (Ctrl PC) Z – Undo


Tutorial by Gareth David Studio.
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