Vector Portraits for Beginners

Sharon Archer-ThomasFeb 4, 2014Lessons: 22Length: 1.4 hours

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Vector Portraits for Beginners

Welcome and Course Overview

02:32

Regardless of the medium, portraits are always a popular subject matter. They can range from the basic to the complex and abstract. In this course, we’ll introduce you to basic theory and concepts of creating vector portraits. Along the way our instructor, Sharon Milne, will show you how to create two basic styles which you can adapt to kick start your creative journey into vector portraits.

1.Introduction
1 lesson, 02:32

1.1
Welcome and Course Overview
02:32

2.Pre Portrait Lessons
4 lessons, 14:58

2.1
Prerequisites to the Course
03:05

2.2
Choosing the Right Stock
03:35

2.3
Skin tones and Picking Colors
03:49

2.4
The Three Brushes
04:29

3.Create a Basic, Cartoon/Line Art Style Portrait
8 lessons, 31:07

3.1
Set Up Your Document
03:29

3.2
Base Shapes
05:07

3.3
Creating the Line Art
06:34

3.4
Focus on the Mouth
02:43

3.5
Focus on the Eyes
03:24

3.6
Focus on the Eyelashes and Eyebrows
02:15

3.7
Focus on the Hair
04:12

3.8
Finishing Touches
03:23

4.Create a Basic, Color Portrait with Simple Shading
8 lessons, 32:19

4.1
Introduction
04:46

4.2
Basic Portrait Theory
06:26

4.3
Skin Shading: The Shadows
05:27

4.4
Skin Shading: The Highlights
02:00

4.5
Lip Shading and Eye Shading
03:49

4.6
Creating Shadows and Highlights for Hair
04:35

4.7
Make Up
02:15

4.8
Final Touches
03:01

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 00:59

5.1
Conclusion
00:59

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.

Vector Portraits for Beginners

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Vector Portraits for Beginners

Welcome and Course Overview

1.Introduction1 lesson, 02:32

2.Pre Portrait Lessons4 lessons, 14:58

3.Create a Basic, Cartoon/Line Art Style Portrait8 lessons, 31:07

4.Create a Basic, Color Portrait with Simple Shading8 lessons, 32:19

5.Conclusion1 lesson, 00:59

1.Introduction
1 lesson, 02:32

2.Pre Portrait Lessons
4 lessons, 14:58

3.Create a Basic, Cartoon/Line Art Style Portrait
8 lessons, 31:07

4.Create a Basic, Color Portrait with Simple Shading
8 lessons, 32:19

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 00:59