Explore the world of freestyle vector art in this nearly two-hour Adobe Live session featuring Vector Artist Orlando Arocena. Learn to transform abstract doodles into recognizable images using "Vector Freestyle" techniques. Follow along as Orlando demonstrates the use of native vector brushes, custom linear gradients, and other Adobe Illustrator tools on his ZBook Create. Gain insights into working in CMYK, creating vector clouds, and adding blur effects to brushes. Discover Orlando's artistic inspirations, discuss lighting and color theory, and learn how to handle challenging clients professionally. The session also includes a warm-up sketching exercise, tips on brushing in highlights, and concludes with adding text to the finished illustration.
Freestyle Vector Art Techniques with Orlando Arocena - Part 2
Overview
Syllabus
Start
Intro to Orlando’s Work
The Living System Project
Warm-Up Sketching
Why Orlando Works in CMYK
Adding Color to Gradient Artwork
Orlando’s Favorite Vector Brushes
Adding a Blur Effect to Brushes
How Orlando Paints Vector Clouds
Discussing Opinions on Tracing
Talking About Contour Drawing
Artists that Orlando Finds Inspiration From
Discussing Lighting and Color Theory
Brushing in Highlights
How to Handle Difficult Clients in a Healthy Way
Michael Rice Artist Spotlight
Finishing Up Illustration
Adding Text to the Image
Taught by
Adobe Creative Cloud
