We have another great Vector Plus tutorial available exclusively for Plus members today. If you want to learn how to create a children's coloring book cover from sketch to finished vector art, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. Learn more about this tutorial at the jump!
Create a Happy-Bright, Children’s Coloring Book Cover – Vector Plus Tutorial
Jul 8th in News by RypeThis Vector Plus Tutorial is Filled with Creative Instruction and Tips
In this intermediate tutorial, I show you how to create a children's coloring book cover from sketch to finished vector art. We'll use gradients, custom brushes, and typography. You can easily put together a book cover and use the techniques learned on other projects.
Tutorial Details
- Program: Adobe Illustrator CS4
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Estimated Completion Time: 3 hours
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User Comments
( ADD YOURS )Anthony July 8th
Sweeeeeeet man.
( )Jonathan July 8th
Looks good!
( )lawrence77 July 8th
a PLUS one Jonathan
( )Matthew Booth July 8th
I really like that style of illustration. I will definitely have to try this out and send something to my niece and nephew. Maybe a birthday card? Thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial!
( )Adam Webster July 8th
Great looking tutorial it will definitely help me with some illustrator techniques which then will help me get a couple of ideas that I have off the drawing board.
( )Evan Riley July 8th
Amazing Tutorial, this going to be my night time project
( )Checkkk July 9th
nice work!
( )rory July 9th
very cool vector, loving the rivets – nice touch, cheers for the tutorial
( )David Moreen August 11th
Oh that is awesome, you supplied the sketch. Very good tutorial!
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