This Tutorial was initially written in 2007 , some information might be outdate but still it is awesome!
Step 1
Lets start by creating a new file , pick out the bright orange colour in your selected colours and start off by making a square with rounded rectangle tool
Step 2
Draw a small circle using Ellipse tool pressing shift while creating will give you a perfect round.
Step 3
use the pen tool to read a path something like this with stroke edges selected as straight as seen in the following image
Step 4
Repeat step 4 this time add a central node as well which will help you achieve a better shape by adjusting it using anchor points
Step 5
Select both the paths and go to object>Expand in the menu which will show up the Expand window , select the stroke expand and hit ok….
Step 6
now select all the assets and right click and group . This is important as now when we are going to apply a 3D effect to it illustrator will take it as front face….
Step 87
Now go to Effects>3D>Extrude and bevel with the group selected
Step 8
Play around with the options in the window i have chosen 42 perspective , extrude depth 25pt , and rotate dimensions accordingly . You might like to keep the preview checked and view what is going on 🙂
Step 9
here i have taken the image to photoshop to give it some gradience and play around with it since it is already done you can now do anything with it!
how to draw heart step by step : Adobe illustrator tutorial
How to draw a heart step by step adobe illustrator tutorial if you are looking to draw a heart step by step in illustrator? this Adobe illustrator tutorial consists of basic tools in illustrator and will also help you to learn the basic of using Adobe illustrator as your drawing tool.
A heart is a geometric shape and getting a perfect cute heart in illustrator is quite easy , Here i will use simple shape of a circle to modify it into a heart shape although it is not too much of a process . But i am going to show it to you how to draw a heart step by step so you can easily understand the process of it .
This Adobe illustrator Tutorial is somewhat of a beginner level But since valentines day is approaching and you will be seeing hearts everywhere OR will be looking for that perfect heart shape drawing to be integral part of your design . Why not make it yourself !
Without delay here is the step by step drawing process of a heart shape in Adobe illustrator vector.
How to Draw Heart in Adobe illustrator step by step
Drawing a heart shape Step 1 :
Start with Ellip tool L
Draw two circles while pressing down shift , this will ensure that you get a perfect circle.
Hold on to the alt key while selecting the first circle , which will duplicate your current shape .
Drawing a heart shape Step 2
Press shift while you drag the copy towards the right , this will ensure that your circles are aligned while you move one of them. Open the path finder window ( short cut Shift+ctrl+F9 ) by going to windows > pathfinder
Drawing a heart shape Step 3
Select both of your circles and hit the expand button while pressing alt . this will join both of your circles your circle will look now something like this
Drawing a heart shape Step 4
Click on the direct selection tool ( Shortcut A)
Drawing a heart shape Step 5
Select the node in the middle and while pressing shift bring it down a bit something like this…
Drawing a heart shape Step 6
Now we need to adjust the shape of the heart . Start by deleting the two anchor points as illustrated…
Drawing a heart shape Step 7
Now adjust the angles of the four anchor points as shown
We have a perfect heart shape now
Drawing a heart shape Step 8
Fill it with colour of your choice
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I used to think that how on earth designers make so intricate flower designs and invitations . UNTIL! I found the answer ” they used vector brushes!! ” the answer was vector brushes illustrator
There had been a trend of creating flourish which started around 2008 , that was when I started playing around with illustrator brushes and created many of them. Including the one that I am going to share with you here. Previously I have shared Free illustrator brushes with you but today I wanted to share with you how I actually create floral designs .
So what is my secret tool?
Vector brushes for illustrator
I have created a set of floral brushes for illustrator for my own ease of use and these had been greatly helpful in creating many designs . They have helped me create so many versions of floral branches and creating wedding invitations and more.
Want to see this vector brushes set in action?
Interested? you can get these floral brushes from my store right here.
Hi there! My name is Asma and I’m an illustration Artist & Graphic Designer, helping designers, Artists and female entrepreneurs sell art online through graphic designer resources & coaching. I created this blog as a platform where I could share illustration tutorials & strategies for artists that bring results. Enjoy!
