Illustrate a Bike in Adobe Illustrator: Learn Pen Tool, Shapes &amp; Vector Techniques
Creating detailed vector illustrations in Adobe Illustrator doesn’t have to be complicated. In this hands-on class, you'll follow along as I walk you through my process for drawing a full bike illustration—step by step—using a mix of basic shapes, the pen tool, and a few clever tricks.
Along the way, you'll discover how knowing when to use shapes versus paths can help you work faster, cleaner, and more confidently in Illustrator. We'll also dive into a few intermediate techniques like custom brushes and shape manipulation to elevate your design.
In this class, you’ll learn how to:
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Build vector illustrations using basic shapes and the pen tool
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Create a detailed bike drawing from start to finish
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Use custom Illustrator brushes for repeating elements like chains
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Build symmetrical and geometric components like sprockets
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Apply clean, professional techniques to any kind of object-based illustration
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Don’t have a bike? No problem! These techniques apply to any form of transportation—skateboards, shoes, cars, scooters—whatever gets you around.
Who This Class Is For: Perfect for beginner to intermediate illustrators and designers who want to sharpen their Adobe Illustrator skills and learn efficient vector drawing workflows. All skill levels welcome.
Tools &amp; Software You’ll Use:
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Adobe Illustrator
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Optional: Drawing tablet (or just use your mouse/trackpad!)
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Class Runtime: Approximately 1 hour, 6 minutes

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Drawing - Part 2

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