My class is continuing the use of Illustrator, slowly getting into more complex assignments and creations. And if I'm being honest, it has many pros and cons compared to Photoshop. One being that it is much easier to create more complex shapes, with multiple tools centering around that exact function. The picture above is from my most recent assignment using Illustrator. This assignment in specific uses multiple tools for even the smallest parts. One of them being the notorious pen tool, the tool that requires plenty of practice and has caused so much frustration in this piece of software. Once you know how to use it though, it's a very useful tool for creating more unique shapes, which is how I created the toppings to the burger. Another one of the most frequent tools in this assignment is the mesh tool, allowing the user to incorporate a certain color into a part of the image, giving it a 3D appearance. I especially enjoy using the mesh tool, even though it may take some time to get the coloring right, it creates a very breathtaking image once you've done it correctly. The entire software of Illustrator is extremely useful for creating logos or simple artwork while you're the pre-production stage of a project. But to create more elaborate or thought out images in this format, you have to know what tools to use and how to use them.
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AuthorI have a passion for creating things, and hopefully one day those things will be video games. You can check over on this blog if you wish to see any updates on my work or other subjects. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of the author and do not represent those of Durham School of the Arts or Durham Public Schools.
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