We have another great Vector Premium tutorial available exclusively for Plus members today. If you want to learn how to take your retro character illustration to the next level, learn how to shade your characters, compose scenes, and other tips, then we have an awesome tutorial for you.

This Tutorial is Filled with Creative Techniques

With illustrating on computers it’s always tempting to use all the bold and bright colors that appear in the default color palettes. Sometimes though, fewer colors and slightly softer shades will give your work a certain warmth and charm that will leave folks wondering if it was created on a computer at all! In this tutorial we’ll cover nuances of using color, shading, and creating this illustration scene.

Tutorial Details

• Program: Adobe Illustrator CS3 (techniques work with v10 onwards)
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Estimated Completion Time: 4-5 hours

A preview of the final image is below.

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This is a Detailed and Professional Tutorial

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