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 HERE:
Download approx 118MB
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Download approx 110MB
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Need help? Read the download Instructions here.
VIDEO LINKS:
Polygonal gradient effect using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
WATCH HERE
Polygonal Pug speed art:
WATCH HERE
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS 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
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Written by Gareth David