We have another great Vector Plus tutorial available exclusively for Plus members today. If you want to learn how to create a rounded robot character from sketch to finished vector art, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. Learn more about this tutorial at the jump!
This Vector Plus Tutorial is Filled with Creative Instruction and Tips
For this tutorial, we'll use simple shapes to create a cute robot. We'll apply various shading techniques to give our vector illustration a 3D style. We'll work from sketch the final illustration, and cover all the techniques used to make this character.
Tutorial Details
- Program: Adobe Illustrator CS3
- Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
- Estimated Completion Time: 60 minutes
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User Comments
( ADD YOURS )Dragonant August 5th
Nice tut like the robot idea and I am one of the 1st to comment
( )Hegyeli Hunor August 5th
I like the shiny surfaces, and the rich details.
( )Benjamin Reid August 5th
“We’ll work from sketch the final illustration” – should be – “We’ll work from the sketch to the final illustration” ?
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( )quocies August 8th
or it could be – “We’ll work from sketch to final illustration”
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( )Jonathan August 5th
Looks like a great tut.
( )Corey August 5th
This one is sweet. Thanks
( )AK August 5th
Darn this look’s really nice..i guess i need to join this site
( )rory August 6th
That’s the cutest little robot Ive seen all morning!
( )Great tut, loving the detail you’ve put into his metal body. Thanks guys!
Dan Contogiannis August 10th
Cool little illustration. I would love to see a tutorial like this with a more realistic type robot.
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