I created these ribbon symbols for my “Rockin’Hallowe’en” image. File type: AI, version CS3 (if you need an older version, please request) Instructions for Use:Please open your Symbols palette to use these, if not already viewable (Window > Symbols). To open as a Symbol Library, select open symbol library > other library… from the Symbols…
This tutorial requires the use of two tools in Illustrator: the flare tool (located under the rectangle and ellipse tools) the spiral tool (located under the line segment tool) The end result of the tutorial will be to create a fireball that can be used as an effect in vector artwork. Below is an example…
This tutorial covers the process of creating a fantasy pinup illustration with Illustrator CS3. This tutorial uses Live Paint, so you will need CS2 or above to follow. If you need an alternative method for a legacy version of Illustrator, please download my Creating Comics with Illustrator tutorial which includes instructions for that. Only an…
Click the image to see a larger version. I have moved the separate pieces apart to show the divisions. A friend asked me recently what the difference is between the knife and scissors tools. You’ll notice in the image above that the knife tends to cut on a squiggly path. It also creates closed shapes,…
This mini tutorial gives instructions on how to make multi-part dialogue balloons for cartooning. You may like to download a copy of my angled brushes before using this technique. The brushes are free to use. Please to not redistribute or sell them. If you need an older version, just let me know. Download the Illustrator…
Download Illustrator 10 ai (contained in a zip archive) I created this vector tracing in 2003, for a college project. Original artist was Aubrey Beardsley, but I’m not sure which book I used as a source. The original had more details. Free to use in personal or commercial projects. Not to be sold. This vector…
Here is the completed 2008 Hallowe’en special for Green Corner, featuring Aena dressed as “Red” and Barudo dressed as the Woodsman, of Red Riding Hood. Total time was 13 hours, 57 minutes (Illustrator began to slow down about halfway through) A 1440 x 900 desktop version is available for download from the Midori Forest group.…
I’ve continued working on the latest Green Corner special. I did try beginning the background another way before, but I scrapped it and took some photos outside for inspiration. I will be uploading the photos I took to my Flickr account soon. The grasses, sand patches, and the patches of leaves are all symbols that…
Here’s my initial line work for the latest Green Corner special in progress. I’m using a more natural style for this special, but the comic has more of a manga influence. Aena is dressed as Red Riding Hood, Barudo is playing the Woodsman. Line work for Aena took 2 hours, 43.5 minutes (mainly because of…
My tutorial for creating comic pages with Adobe Illustrator is available in PDF format here (948 KB). The tutorial is geared toward the novice user, but more experienced users may find some interesting techniques as well. Please let me know if you have any questions about items not answered in the tutorial. Edit: The location…