We recently launched the VECTORTUTS Premium section of the site. We have another great Premium tutorial exclusively available to members today. This tutorial demonstrates how to create a professional quality vector illustration from a photo reference.

New Exclusive Premium Tutorial that Teaches How to Create a Stylish Vector Illustration from a Photo Reference

This new Premium Tutorial is written by Guido Schetters, who is a multi-media student from the Netherlands with several years of experience working with Adobe Illlustrator. The tut is titled “How to Create a Stylish Vector Image from a Photo Reference.” This new Premium tutorial demonstrates a workflow for tracing a photograph to achieve professional quality vector illustration results, which have a sketched feeling. Advice about how to achieve this effect in a vector drawing is covered in detail in this tutorial.

The workflow demonstrated includes selecting an appropriate image, setting up the artwork, creating the linework, coloring the image, and more. With a basic understanding of the Pen Tool, the Eyedropper Tool, and the Pathfinder Palette you can create a stylized vector image that’s sure to wow your clients or friends. Members can Log in and Download! Otherwise, Join Now!

VECTORTUTS Premium Membership

As you know, we run a premium membership system here called VECTORTUTS Premium that costs $19 a month which gives members access to the Vector Source files for tutorials as well as periodic extra tutorials, like this one! If you’re a member you can log in and download the tutorial. If you’re not a member, you can of course join today!

Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the VECTORTUTS RSS Feed to stay up to date with the latest vector tutorials and articles. Be the first to hear about the next Premium Vector Pack as it’s released!