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stradiwari · 22-08-2007, 06:36

Guys, take a look at that please:
smashingmagazine.com/2007/08/21/creativity-spark-from-masters-of-graphic-design/

Amazing Illustrations in there, no doubt. Almost every piece has some Illustrator work in it that I can analyse and understand, but stuff from this guy boggles my mind:
siscottstudio.com/

How are these absolutely angle-perfect curves done? He creates these highly detailed Illustrations with multiple lines next to each other, and they are aligned perfectly. I'm not new to Illustrator, however I can't think of a technique to do that. In general I don't know how some guys do these perfect angular curves and lines, without a tiny edge sticking out or a point too much on the edges.

The worst thing is, 99% of the Illustrator online tutorials are beginner level or simply crap like "create your own smoking coffee pot clipart!"

Do you guys know about cool advanced Illustrator techniques or a source for that? That would help everyone here (and save my boring day).

Mitch · 22-08-2007, 11:05

There is a 1 click filter that boshes out his style of work...

This may seem like madness in this digital age, but he draws them with pen and scans it. There is a video out there of him in action. He is good.

*Edit*

Just for the record I am refering to Si Scott.

Couldn't find the video, but I am sure someone else will.
Here is one link of many. http://www.youplusus.net/?p=285

Herr Kurm · 22-08-2007, 11:17

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Originally Posted by stradiwari

How are these absolutely angle-perfect curves done? He creates these highly detailed Illustrations with multiple lines next to each other, and they are aligned perfectly.

From the description I would guess Blend tool (Object - Blend - Blend options - specified steps).

Mitch · 22-08-2007, 11:26

He draws them with a pen and paper.

Herr Kurm · 22-08-2007, 11:58

Naw, should have checked the links

Well, maybe it will help him out anyways so no harm done.

stradiwari · 22-08-2007, 16:12

I thought so, many illustrators draw their stuff on paper first.

Lets go on and share advanced techniques then. This is probably well know around here:
gomediazine.com/04/18/2007/from-sketch-to-vector-illustration/

Nevertheless this is what I am looking for. I'm trying to dig up another old tutorial on how to create a stylistic crazy robot and repost it here.

22-08-2007, 06:36	#1 (permalink)
stradiwari Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	Advanced Illustrator techniques Guys, take a look at that please: smashingmagazine.com/2007/08/21/creativity-spark-from-masters-of-graphic-design/ Amazing Illustrations in there, no doubt. Almost every piece has some Illustrator work in it that I can analyse and understand, but stuff from this guy boggles my mind: siscottstudio.com/ How are these absolutely angle-perfect curves done? He creates these highly detailed Illustrations with multiple lines next to each other, and they are aligned perfectly. I'm not new to Illustrator, however I can't think of a technique to do that. In general I don't know how some guys do these perfect angular curves and lines, without a tiny edge sticking out or a point too much on the edges. The worst thing is, 99% of the Illustrator online tutorials are beginner level or simply crap like "create your own smoking coffee pot clipart!" Do you guys know about cool advanced Illustrator techniques or a source for that? That would help everyone here (and save my boring day).

22-08-2007, 11:05	#2 (permalink)
Mitch Chavtastic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,388	There is a 1 click filter that boshes out his style of work... This may seem like madness in this digital age, but he draws them with pen and scans it. There is a video out there of him in action. He is good. Edit Just for the record I am refering to Si Scott. Couldn't find the video, but I am sure someone else will. Here is one link of many. http://www.youplusus.net/?p=285 Last edited by Mitch : 22-08-2007 at 11:16.

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Herr Kurm bloody peasant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 2,649	Naw, should have checked the links Well, maybe it will help him out anyways so no harm done. __________________ refreshed portfolio

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Mitch Chavtastic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,388	He draws them with a pen and paper.

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stradiwari Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	I thought so, many illustrators draw their stuff on paper first. Lets go on and share advanced techniques then. This is probably well know around here: gomediazine.com/04/18/2007/from-sketch-to-vector-illustration/ Nevertheless this is what I am looking for. I'm trying to dig up another old tutorial on how to create a stylistic crazy robot and repost it here.

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