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!
This 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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This is a Fun and Professional Tutorial
Plus members can Log in and Download! Otherwise, Join Now! Below are some sample images, which show some of the development of this text effect illustration tutorial.




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Sweeeeeeet man.
Looks good!
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!
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.
Amazing Tutorial, this going to be my night time project
nice work!
very cool vector, loving the rivets – nice touch, cheers for the tutorial
Oh that is awesome, you supplied the sketch. Very good tutorial!