Are you ready to level up your vector illustrations? Well this class is just what you need! In this class you will learn how simple line work can add dimension and life to your illustrations.

We will go over:

Line as a fundamental element of art and how it can transform your artwork.
Contours and cross contours.
How to transform anything from basic geometric shapes to any organic shape you draw.
All of the vector brushes in Adobe Fresco.
Vector Trimming in Adobe Fresco - what is it and how does it work?

In the end we will take what we know into a 5-day challenge to create dynamic vector illustrations!

This class is for all levels. No experience is necessary but it may be helpful to have some basic knowledge of Adobe Fresco. If you need a refresher on Adobe Fresco, you can check out my class Intro to iPad Art Part 2: Adobe Fresco on Skillshare.

Why is this class helpful?

Illustrating with vector brushes allows you to scale your work as much as you want without loss of quality but sometimes vector illustrations can feel a bit flat. If you want to add a bit more dimension and texture to your illustrations, there are many ways to achieve this but one of the simplest ways is with line work. Adobe Fresco's vector brushes offer the ability to infuse a hand-drawn quality to your illustrations and the vector trimming tools make drawing and cleaning up your artwork a breeze. You have more control to infuse your own style into your illustrations with these tools.

Materials and Resources

This class requires Adobe Fresco combined with an iPad and Apple Pencil or any other tablet and stylus you own.

With an Adobe CC account you will have access to Adobe Fresco and many other Adobe apps with one subscription. Adobe also offers free trials of its apps so you can start with the free trial if you don’t want to commit to paying for the app immediately but it won’t offer all of the premium features.

In the Projects & Resources section, you will find:

Day 1 Sketches to practice adding form with cross contours
Day 2 Sketches to practice adding embellishments and decorative elements
Day 3 Sketches to practice adding texture
Day 4 Sketches to practice illustrating movement
Day 5 Sketches to practice working with line weight including continuous, broken and implied lines

A little about me:

- I have a Bachelors of Fine Art and over three decades of experience as an artist. I have been using the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil since early 2016 (shortly after its initial launch). I tested many drawing apps and tools over the years and have a lot of experience working with the various digital art apps I teach.

- I started using Adobe Fresco when it was launched in 2019 and use it regularly to create my vector illustrations. I have been working over the years to infuse my painterly style into my vector illustrations using the principles of art that I learned throughout my art education and practice.

- I learned with pencil and paper but have transitioned to working digitally to create my art so I know first hand how intimidating the switch from traditional media to digital media can be in the beginning. I also know the benefits of working digitally to save time and resources and increase productivity.

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Anjelica Martinez

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