In this Illustrator tutorial, I will show you how to create a cute bunny character. This tutorial uses simple shapes and gradients that are easy to apply to other character illustrations.                   Final Image Preview       Step 1 Before we start, I wanted to let everyone know I will be using Illustrator CS4 for this tutorial. Don't worry, everything I am creating can be done in the other CS versions, I just wanted to let you know because the panels in the images will look different. Below is an example of the new Gradient...

This tutorial will take you through basic shapes , using basic tools ie pathfinder , knife and eyedropper tools to create a cute duck character. Following this tutorial you can draw a step by step illustrated vector tutorial file which will help you to actually look at how it is done! it is as simple as that!             Final preview     Step1 Using simple shapes circles and ovals draw an outline quite similar to the one below.       Step 2 The wing place holder is a circle and for the tail i drew a triangular shape using the pen tool.       Step3 Added...

What? You still don’t have your own avatar? Remedy this situation immediately with this tutorial. We’ll draw a shiny, awesome-looking space rocket in Adobe Illustrator using advanced techniques such as gradient meshes, pattern brushes and opacity masks. We will then add a flare, smoke, clouds and sky to complete a fun illustration. Ready to launch?           Final result: Here’s what we’re aiming at:   Step 1: Drawing the hull Create a blank document, standard maximum icon size is 512 by 512 pixels (for Leopard). Create a vertical guide down...

                          This is one grumpy dude. He was created in Adobe Illustrator with the brush tool. I don’t use the program a lot, but when it comes to “inking” my drawings, I find it very useful. Here’s an in-depth look into the making of this cute little grandpa guy including:   I start by placing my sketch into a new Illustrator document. Go to File–>Place. Find your sketch file. Before you click OK, make sure the box that is marked “Template” is checked. Notice that your...