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Vector Avatar Creation for Beginners

Sharon Archer-Thomas

Sharon Archer-ThomasJul 23, 2015

FREELessons: 12Length: 1.3 hours

Adobe Illustrator Vector Illustration

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Vector Avatar Creation for Beginners

Introduction

01:26

Vector Avatar Creation for Beginners is the ideal course for those who are new to Adobe Illustrator and don't know where to start. In this course, you'll learn step by step, shape by shape, how to create a cartoon-style avatar from a stock image. As Sharon Milne takes you through this project, you'll learn how to use different basic tools and effects which are often used in many vector illustrations, making it handy for those who are new to the world of vector.

1.Before You Start
2 lessons, 04:49

1.1
Introduction
01:26

1.2
Stock Selection
03:23

2.Line Art
5 lessons, 38:43

2.1
New Document, Set Up Your Layers and Save
07:32

2.2
Base Shapes From Circles
05:21

2.3
Complex Shapes and Lines
04:42

2.4
The Pathfinder Panel Is Awesome
12:05

2.5
Jazz Up Those Lines
09:03

3.Colouring
3 lessons, 21:58

3.1
Using Live Paint
07:33

3.2
Fine Details and Gradients
08:50

3.3
Changing Colours
05:35

4.Finalising Your Project
2 lessons, 10:05

4.1
Save for Web
08:46

4.2
Conclusion
01:19

Sharon Archer-Thomas

Sharon Archer-Thomas

Sharon Archer-Thomas (she/her) has been working with Adobe products for over 20 years. She's written for sites such as Adobe, Smashing Magazine, and Envato Tuts+. She's worked for Envato Tuts+ for over 10+ years and is the Design & Illustration Editor. She is the author of Adobe Master Class: Illustrator, inspiring artwork and tutorials by established and emerging artists. Published in 2012 by Adobe Press/Peachpit Press. She is an author on GraphicRiver, where you can purchase many of her best selling Adobe Illustrator add-ons.