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Creating the “Samurai Werewolf” Poster – Vector Plus Tutorial

May 19th in News by Tom Whalen

We have another great Vector Plus tutorial available exclusively for Plus members today. If you want to learn how to craft a custom vector poster, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. In this tutorial, Tom Whalen takes us through the process of creating this poster from sketch through to vector greatness. Learn more about this tutorial at the jump!

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Author: Tom Whalen

Hey everyone! I'm Tom Whalen; mild mannered editorial illustrator by day and rooftop carousing poster artist by night! Feel free to check out my blog/folio strongstuff.net and my DeviantArt page.

This Vector Plus Tutorial is Filled with Creative Instruction and Tips

I believe the most successful posters rely on a strong initial vision coupled with good decision-making throughout the artistic process. As you'll see throughout this tutorial, the final image differs from the preliminary sketches in many ways, but it still retains the spirit and tone that i was aiming for. During this tutorial, I'll walk you through my creative process and share some of my favorite Adobe Illustrator tips and tools as I create a poster for that one and only moon-cursed Japanese lycanthrope - the "Samurai Werewolf!"

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 Fun and Professional Tutorial

Plus members can Log in and Download! Otherwise, Join Now! Below are some sample images, which show the development of this icon design tutorial.

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Graphic Design Week

To celebrate the launch of GraphicRiver's new Print Design Templates category we're putting on a whole week of graphic design tutorials on both Psdtuts+ and Vectortuts+. The new category means you can now sell your design work to make extra cash On the flip side if you're coming up short on inspiration, you can get a kickstart by grabbing a Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign template via GraphicRiver. So to give the new category the launch it deserves, all this week we'll be bringing you articles and tutorials just like this one, on graphic design as part of our Tuts+ Graphic Design Week.

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    Chantwan May 19th

    This one looks great, thanks can’t wait to dissect.

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    ev4n May 19th

    looks awesome!
    its not listed on the downloads yet though… i think the site just needs to update its listings or something…

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    Kevin Kirsche May 19th

    Really looking forward to this when it’s up! Looks awesome! Great way to impress people and learn new concepts

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    rap May 20th

    Very nice! I want a print of that for my room :D

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    alian May 20th

    Very nice, i love vectors and this is great tutorial ;)

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    vsign May 20th

    Upload it now on the plus!!!

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    Amaranthium May 20th

    It not listed in the download section !
    Hope you fix that ^^

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    Sean Hodge May 20th

    Hey everybody, the file is uploaded now. Thx!

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    lawrence77 May 20th

    A plus tut on this designer week….. :(
    y?

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    Wasim May 20th

    Unfortunate to have a tutplus tutorial in graphic design week and that too under “graphic design week” tag :(

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    Dan May 20th

    Awesome! I got a sketch from Tom at the Pittsburgh Comicon last year of Scorpion and its freakin WILD! I might jsut get a plus account to get this tut. He’s a super cool guy. Now, if only i could draw like him….

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    Diego SA May 21st

    oh…………….my……………….god!
    This is the best illustratino I’ve ever seen here! The most beautiful artwork!
    This is a true masterpiece!

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    Franky May 22nd

    That illustration style is effing dope!

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    kryoten May 25th

    Ouch! This vector totally breaks my eyes down. Great mood, great colors and great depth. Yes, I agree, this is the best vector there!

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