Adobe Illustrator: Low Poly Illustration - Quick tutorial with step-by-step instructions
Adobe Illustrator: Low Poly Illustration - Short tutorial with step-by-step instructions
In this tutorial, I explain the process of creating a low poly illustration by demonstrating the sequence of stages I use as a professional. #Adobe #AdobeIllustrator #GraphicDesign
Video Timeline:
0:00 - Welcome
0:29 - Step 1 Use the Pen Tool
0:33 - Step 2 Use a stroke with no fill
0:50 - Step 3 Do not use curves, only corners
1:02 - Step 4 Double-click layer to set as Template
1:14 - Step 5 Create a new layer
1:21 - Step 6 Outline the silhouette
3:18 - Step 7 Place anchors on, or connected to, other anchors, not paths
7:12 - Step 8 AVOID crossing paths over paths
7:40 - Step 9 Press CMD or CTRL+Y to see outlines
9:27 - Step 10 Select all strokes
9:50 - Step 11 Go to the drop-down menu OBJECT, LIVE PAINT, MAKE
10:04 - Step 12 Press "K" for Live Paint Bucket
10:12 - Step 13 Press ALT/OPT then click to sample colors
10:22 - Step 14 Let go of ALT/OPT and click to place color
11:23 - Step 15 Remove all strokes