Create a Happy Tree Illustration with Bubblefriends – Vector Plus Tutorial
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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!
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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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first ! B)
i like the happyness in here very well done lo/
haha, looks cute
might try as sonn as I get Illustrator
Haha very cute. “Bubblefriends” made me laugh out loud =P
Wow lol creepy
jk. It’s cool
Creative illustration and funny! LOL!
cool…
nowadays there is no trees even in forests
This is legit. Love the gradient.
Very cool!
Nice Vector Art
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.