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Icon Design

Kate McInnesKate McInnesAug 21, 2012Lessons: 17Length: 3.3 hours
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4.9 Draw Light and Shade with Adobe Illustrator

Following on from the previous lesson, we will now create light and shade in Adobe Illustrator. You will learn how to create gradients that mimic the form of shapes and the proper way to create shadows and reflections.

1.Welcome
1 lesson, 00:36

1.1
Introduction
00:36

2.Icon Theory
1 lesson, 07:55

2.1
What Makes a Good Icon?
07:55

3.Basic Skills
3 lessons, 46:17

3.1
How To Sketch a Set of Icons
16:26

3.2
How to Make Basic Vector Icons with Adobe Illustrator
18:02

3.3
Multiple Artboards and Exporting Icon Sets
11:49

4.Drawing Techniques
11 lessons, 2:24:05

4.1
How to Create Custom Grids in Adobe Illustrator
12:03

4.2
How to Draw Lines and Transform Shapes
10:39

4.3
Using Simple Shapes to Create Complex Objects
15:36

4.4
Adding Details with Lines and Strokes
11:40

4.5
Perspective and Viewpoints
10:39

4.6
How to Create Perspective with the Transformation Tools
16:13

4.7
Drawing Perspective with Guides in Adobe Illustrator
18:27

4.8
Color, Light, and Shade
05:46

4.9
Draw Light and Shade with Adobe Illustrator
15:15

4.10
Effects and Appearance
10:57

4.11
How to Finish Your Icon Designs and Add Special Effects
16:50

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 00:49

5.1
Conclusion
00:49


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