Illustrator: Vector Art from Sketches
Grade 12th Grade · Art · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can create a vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator using basic shapes and colors, based on a reference sketch.
Warm-Up Video
Adobe Asia Pacific · 5:36
Tips to Make Vector Art for Beginners | Adobe Illustrator
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Vector artwork is made of points, lines, curves, and shapes based on mathematical formulas, allowing it to be scaled without loss of quality.
- 2
When creating vector art in Adobe Illustrator, it is helpful to start by blocking out big shapes using tools like the rectangle, circle, and pen tool, using a sketch as a reference.
- 3
When adding colors, start with a warmer color for the skin tone to give a sense of freshness, and avoid using pure colors like pure white or pure black.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Using Adobe Illustrator, create a simple vector illustration of a basic object (like a leaf or a simple geometric shape) based on a sketch you create first. Use only basic shapes (rectangle, circle, pen tool) and limit your color palette to three colors. Briefly describe the steps you took.”
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