Creating the “Samurai Werewolf” Poster
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Creating the “Samurai Werewolf” Poster

Tutorial Details
  • Software: Adobe Illustrator
  • Difficulty: Advanced
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Final Product What You'll Be Creating

We have another great Vector Premium tutorial available exclusively for Premium 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!

This Post is Day 7 of our Graphic Design Session. Creative Sessions

This Vector Premium 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!”


This is a Fun and Professional Tutorial

Premium 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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This Post is Day 7 of our Graphic Design Session. Creative Sessions

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  • Chantwan

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

  • ev4n

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

  • http://www.razerdesign.com Kevin Kirsche

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

  • http://twitter.com/ralphjoson rap

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

  • http://alian.info alian

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

  • vsign

    Upload it now on the plus!!!

  • Amaranthium

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

  • http://aiburn.com Sean Hodge

    Hey everybody, the file is uploaded now. Thx!

  • http://laranzjoe.blogspot.com lawrence77

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

  • Wasim

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

  • Dan

    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….

  • http://www.dsaportfolio.com.br Diego SA

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

  • http://frankyaguilar.com Franky

    That illustration style is effing dope!

  • kryoten

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

  • bboywattsy

    Message to Moderator:
    Is this no longer available? I am a premium member and have started working my way through creative sessions and I would like to do this tut next.. , reply appreciated – thanks. :)

    • http://bucketothought.com/loungekat/blog/ LoungeKat

      Yep, you can download this if you log into your premium account then re-load the page, the link at the top of the page will become active and link to the Premium .Zip file

      • bboywattsy

        Thank you very much I didn’t realise the actual tutorial was in a file itself.. Doh!

  • http://codegirls.net terry

    wow. i’d love to put away some time to do this tut. looks awesome!