An old character design tutorial from Computer Arts magazine that is worth your attention if you are looking forward to learn universal vector character illustration techniques.
"Over the next few pages we take you through the process of creating a ‘real life’ character using
Illustrator CS2. The main character in this illustration is John C McGinley, from the TV show
Scrubs. He was originally drawn for a feature in a magazine in which readers submit their real-life questions to a different celebrity each month. To save money on photoshoots, publishers often commission designers to illustrate celebrities. What follows is a step-by-step guide showing you how to do just that."
Full tutorial and files
"Characters can add a recognisable face to your work. But how do you go from a sketch to the finished product? Peskimo talk through their process.
"Over the next few pages we take you through the process of creating a ‘real life’ character using Illustrator CS2. The main character in this illustration is John C McGinley, from the TV show Scrubs. He was originally drawn for a feature in a magazine in which readers submit their real-life questions to a different celebrity each month. To save money on photoshoots, publishers often commission designers to illustrate celebrities. What follows is a step-by-step guide showing you how to do just that." Full tutorial and files
How do you paint skin tones? Do you fill in with one largely uniform colour, and then add a bit of a flush on the cheeks? Real skin tones are more complex than that. Read more ?! ...click here
Being able to dream up and create a cool character or picture is one thing, but Adobe Flash lets you take your work to a whole new level.
