Create Illustrated Type from Sketch to Vector – Vector Plus Tutorial

Aug 19th in News by Jesse Hora Dot Com

We have another great Vector Plus tutorial available exclusively for Plus members today. If you want to learn how to combine illustration and typography, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. Learn more about this tutorial at the jump!

Author: Jesse Hora Dot Com

My name is Jesse Hora Dot Com. I'm a graphic artist (illustrator/designer/art director) living in Chicago. Feel free to contact me about anything from illustration, design, art direction, typography, doodling, creative development and any other interesting opportunities.

This Vector Plus Tutorial is Filled with Creative Techniques

As a commercial artist I do a ton of illustration, custom lettering and typography. There have been many cases that I've experienced where using a combination of both illustration and typography is the best solution to communicate the message. In the following tutorial, I'll show a method I use to approach and execute illustrating type.

Tutorial Details

• Program: Adobe Illustrator CS3
• Difficulty: Beginner
• Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes

Plus members can Log in and Download! If you're not a member, you can of course join today! You can view the final illustration below.

This is a Detailed 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 tutorial.

Vector Plus Membership

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