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CancelHow to Create Retro Elements in Adobe Illustrator
Introduction
01:07
The main goal of this short course is to share what makes even a modern design retro. From color and shapes to typography and texture, we’ll run through three little projects that hit upon retro design theory. Our first project is a set of retro electronics created from basic shapes. Our second project is the creation of ribbons and banners. Our third project is a couple of fun retro-styled badge designs, perfect for labels or packaging. In the end, you'll have the tools and techniques needed to create more complex, retro-inspired illustrations and designs.
1.Introduction and Retro Design Theory2 lessons, 04:18
2 lessons, 04:18
1.1Introduction01:07
1.1
Introduction
01:07
1.2Retro Shapes and Colors03:11
1.2
Retro Shapes and Colors
03:11
2.Retro Objects4 lessons, 17:57
4 lessons, 17:57
2.1Television05:31
2.1
Television
05:31
2.2Radio05:38
2.2
Radio
05:38
2.3Microphone03:17
2.3
Microphone
03:17
2.4Camera03:31
2.4
Camera
03:31
3.Banners and Badges 3 lessons, 12:43
3 lessons, 12:43
3.1Ribbons and Banners03:38
3.1
Ribbons and Banners
03:38
3.2Retro Typography03:25
3.2
Retro Typography
03:25
3.3Badge Design05:40
3.3
Badge Design
05:40
4.Conclusion2 lessons, 05:23
2 lessons, 05:23
4.1Tips and Tricks04:24
4.1
Tips and Tricks
04:24
4.2Conclusion00:59
4.2
Conclusion
00:59
The work of Mary Winkler (aka Acrylicana) is vivid and whimsical. It's often child-like in theme, depicting sweets, fanciful creatures and rainbows as well as exploring the world of fashion and garment in illustrated form. Done in a variety of media, including digital, acrylic, watercolour and ink, Mary's work is pop art, graphic and, for lack of a better word, sparkly. Her work is painted on canvas, a variety of papers or printed by way of giclee ink jet or silk screen (usually onto fabric for pouches/bags). Mary studied Illustration at College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan.