Creating a Fashion Illustration in Illustrator and Photoshop
During this Illustrator and Photoshop tutorial we'll learn how to prepare a reference image in Photoshop before crossing over to Illustrator to create a striking vector portrait. Software required: Adobe Illustrator CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6.
What you'll learn
During this Illustrator and Photoshop tutorial we'll learn how to prepare a reference image in Photoshop before crossing over to Illustrator to create a striking vector portrait. Then, we'll cross back over into Photoshop and create the final compositions. We'll add drama to the piece by adding scanned in mixed media elements such as: watercolors, hand drawn shapes, and vector shapes. By the end of this Illustrator and Photoshop training, you'll be able to exhibit many cool tips and tricks in composition and illustration that are used for commercial projects to achieve outstanding results quickly and effectively. Software required: Adobe Illustrator CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6.
Table of contents
- Preparing the Reference Photograph 6m
- Drawing Our Vector Portrait in Illustrator 11m
- Shaping the Vector Portrait with Line Work 12m
- Establishing Line Work for the Hair 13m
- Adding Definition to Our Vector Portrait 11m
- Finalizing the Definition to Our Vector Portrait 8m
- Applying Dark Contours to Our Vector Portrait 10m
- Constructing the Model's Jacket 10m
- Implementing a Shine and Shadow Effect on the Jacket 12m
- Coloring the Model's Eyes, Hair, and Lips 8m
- Polishing the Illustration 9m
- Creating Splatters to the Illustration 9m
- Finishing the Splatters on the Illustration 9m
- Transforming the Splatters Using Texture Effects 10m
- Applying Mixed Media Elements to the Illustration 10m
- Adding the Tattoo and Scorpion Silhouette 9m
- Organizing Abstract Vector Shapes to Composition 10m
About the author
Simeon Elson is an inspired international commercial illustrator and graphic artist, based in London. Simeon's explosive, realistic works are inspired by music, sports, comics, street art and current affairs. His diverse and graphical styles combine digital and traditional techniques to produces images that are innovative and full of energy.