We have another great Vector Plus tutorial available exclusively for Plus members today. If you want to learn how to craft unique character illustrations in Illustrator, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. In this tutorial, Bubblefriends takes us through the process of using a sketch, Illustrator's tools, and some artistic ingenuity to make this happy illustration. Learn more about this tutorial at the jump!
Create a Happy Tree Illustration with Bubblefriends – Vector Plus Tutorial
May 6th in News, Tools & Tips by Sascha PreussThis Vector Plus Tutorial is Filled with Creative Instruction
Let's learn how to create a fun tree character design from initial sketch through to making each detail in Adobe Illustrator. This tutorial outlines a professional workflow for creating character based illustrations. Put a smile on your face and let's get to creating an illustration filled with fun-loving characters!
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User Comments
( ADD YOURS )tibô May 6th
first ! B)
( )i like the happyness in here very well done lo/
kiziel May 6th
haha, looks cute
might try as sonn as I get Illustrator
( )Pontus Johansson May 6th
Haha very cute. “Bubblefriends” made me laugh out loud =P
( )Craigsnedeker May 6th
Wow lol creepy
jk. It’s cool
( )Diego SA May 6th
Creative illustration and funny! LOL!
( )imsraaia May 7th
cool…
( )lawrence77 May 8th
nowadays there is no trees even in forests
( )Franky May 8th
This is legit. Love the gradient.
( )skunkie May 8th
Very cool!
( )Free Vector Download May 12th
Nice Vector Art
( )David Moreen August 23rd
I basically spent like 4 hours doing the outline, I’m an illustrator beginner. When it came time to add the color I did something wrong when making the outline, and it would not add a fill color, the gradient would be applied to the stroke. I tried everything. All is not lost though. This tutorial was one of the more fun ones of them all. The beauty in the illustration is astonishing. I also learned how to use the pin tool, I did not know how it worked post this tutorial.
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