So, I feel like I have to step my Adobe Illustrator CS6 game up. I want to make pieces that look like they have more character. I feel I can achieve this by combining techniques.
Custom Seamless Tile Pattern and Custom Flourish/Design Elements
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The entire piece was based off of these basic shapes and art brushes. This was the start of it all
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Using the new pattern maker, trying to get it just right.
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Watch-Out for the COLOR!!!
Each flower is a mixture of different techniques combined for a cool result. Most were done using Blend, Bloat, Pucker, Shape Tool, and Pencil Tool.
I wanted you to be able to see all the work the Appearance Panel is doing on this one.
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Most of my NSL entries have been about focusing on 1 area, tool or technique. On this one, I wanted to mix everything up. I made art brushes, patterns, blends, graphic styles, basic shapes, multiple appearances, etc. I’m happy with it even though I think the flowers came out the best =D I’m really proud of the flourishes though. That is one of the main reasons I wanted to use Illustrator.
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Coolest Trick I Learned:
Applying art brushes to the spiral tool and arch tool! Wow! It was in front of my face the whole time LOL!
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I got most of my info from Lynda.com
Chana Messer: Presentation at our Adobe User Group meeting
Vector Swirls, Swooshes, and Florals: Illustrator Tutorial
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Thanks for the feedback. It means a lot because I wanted to keep it simple to navigate and quick to load =D I just used a template that looked clean. It should have the creators contact info on there some place. Let me know if you need help finding it.