Deconstructing my vector build methods.
If you follow my tutorials on IllustrationClass.com, than you're generally familiar with my creative process when it comes to building vector shapes.
I've been creating a lot of content for my new book lately, and decided last night to test a screen capture application I purchased recently.
I recorded the entire creation of an ornament design, documenting the vector build methods I use every day.
Final graphic ornament.
Above is an old school animated gif version of my process, and below is a condensed video of me building the ornament art shown in this post. The video is sped up so as not to exceed the 10 minute threshold YouTube mandates. It's about 5 minutes long, but in reality took me about 24 minutes to build. (Not including the initial drawing)
If you enjoy this you'll dig a project I'm working on that will be released in early 2011 that dives deep into the whole subject of vector build methods. But more about that later.