Andrey Bzhitskikh – Useful Techniques for Vector Artists: Drawing a Totem (ENG)

ATTENTION! You can find the version of this class in Russian in my profile.

Hey!

Join thousands of students from all over the world who are already studying the vector illustration with me!

I am Andrey Bzhitskikh, graphic designer and illustrator from Siberia.

And today, with the example of this funny totem, I’ll show you some serious drawing techniques that will greatly simplify your life.

From a simple sketch to a finished unique vector illustration, you will learn all my secret methods ..Well, maybe not quite secret, but very cool!

In this course we will discuss:

• Where and how to search for references for work
• Drawing a cool illustration from a sketch to a finished vector work
• Using the Pen Tool, the Pencil Tool and the Paintbrush Tool
• Create a semi-automatic template for symmetric drawing
• Selection of a unique color palette and its use in the future
• Creating and applying symbols
• Fill method using the Pathfinder panel
• Adding color
• Adding shadows, lights and glare

This class will not require you to have any serious drawing skills, and it will suit both beginners and experienced illustrators who want to learn new techniques of working with Adobe Illustrator.

And yes, a finished illustration of the totem, a sketch, a color palette and a pattern for symmetrical drawing are already included in the course. You can just download them and start creating right away!

TOOLS

• Adobe Illustrator CC (Free Trial)
• Graphic Tablet or mouse

DELIVERABLES

Share the final work here on Facebook, Instagram and other social networks! I’ll be glad to see what you created!

Your Instructor

Course Curriculum

Useful Techniques for Vector Artists: Drawing a Totem (ENG)
Introduction

Introduction (1:45)

What is a Totem (2:04)

Drawing a Totem Sketch

Search for References (2:52)

Drawing a Sketch (11:34)

Which Adobe Illustrator tools we will use?

Create New Document (1:02)

Pen tool (4:03)

Pencil Tool (4:15)

Paintbrush Tool (2:12)

Methods of effective work in Adobe Illustrator

Automatic symmetry drawing (5:27)

Using Global Colors (2:47)

Using Symbols (3:10)

Preparing Adobe Illustrator

Preparing the work area and layers (3:57)

Creating the Brushes (4:02)

Drawing a Vector Totem

Drawing symmetric objects (6:21)

Drawing asymmetrical objects (5:16)

Correcting the outline (8:16)

Creating a Fill (3:16)

Search for a color palette (5:02)

Adding color (6:05)

Practical use of Symbols (10:36)

Adding Shadows (16:05)

Adding Lights (11:42)

Final Touches (2:00)

Conclusion

Conclusion (0:41)