![]() ![]() I didn't feel that this worked with the composition, and therefore didn't read well. The previous sketch had an angular tornado. This isn't the final color, but it allows me to visually rule out this color and experiment with the next. Step 2Īfter finishing the hot air balloon lines, I've turned on my Gradient layer to see how my colors will look behind it. I've started with a simple Ellipse (L) and will Unite the upper and lower halves to make a full balloon shape. The next step is to make our hot air balloon. 6. Build a Hot Air Balloon and a Tornado Step 1 I will not push for a detailed poppy field this time around, simply because it will be fully readable as a field once we've colored it. I've made a few little flower clusters here and there, but I'm doing this with a minimalist approach. ![]() Step 3ĭuring this step, I have made very simple flowers which I have then Grouped (Control-G) to make it easier to manage them. Even a few imperfections will add character. ![]() I'm making my bricks via freehand, so don't think that you have to be completely accurate here. I've proceeded to add the Emerald City buildings and Yellow Brick Road. Please note that I lock all of my unused Layers to prevent any selection errors. This will be separate from the Gradient layer as well, to make working easier. The next step is to begin a new Layer to incorporate the background elements. Sometimes, it's helpful to step back to see how far along you are. Next, I've added a Layer to include our Gradient background. We've added folds to the scarf connected to the hat, as well as starting our clouds in the sky. Here, we can see all of our detail brought into the upper half of the Witch's body. It's a small detail, so this will allow the crystals to be more visible. The Stroke weight is quite a bit thicker. I have also taken a bit of time to make my emerald crystals. It may seem complex, but the pearls really are just small circles made by the Ellipse Tool (L). I'm putting together simple shapes that can be easily colored later. Step 3Īt this point, I've started to add my dress details. I'm using relatively small Stroke lines made with my Pen Tool (P) and following the Sketch to develop my clean version of the project. Step 2ĭuring this step, I've made progress with the cape, fingers, hair, and feathers. It's quick and a nice adjustable method for making the perfect "set". 4. Continue With the Intricate Details of the Witch's BodyĪn easy way to make cleavage is to utilize the Width Tool. You can see that we have plenty to complete, but our end result will be easier to color and scale. Here, I'm showing the clean version, without the Sketch. It makes a world of difference, doesn't it? Step 3Īt this stage I'm continuing showing the clean version over the sketch. You'll notice that I will lower the Transparency in order to see the sketch directly underneath. I've recolored the project to make it easier to see the differences between the details. Here you can see that I've made my lashes with a Stroke weight of 0.25 pt, which will for the most part be the smallest weight we'll comfortably use for this project. Had I stayed with a darker line, it would have been more difficult to see over the pencil sketch. This is in an effort to make it more visible. I'll be switching colors periodically while making my Stroke lines. While we are working on this vector, we'll play with the Line Weight by utilizing our Width Tool (Shift-W). I like to start with a rather thin Stroke line, usually around 0.15 pt, and expand it where needed. You of course are welcome to start any way you'd like, but it allows me to map out the rest of my composition. You'll find that most of my forms start face first. Using my Pen Tool (P) with a Stroke line weight of 2 pt, I've started to outline the contours of her face. We'll be loosely following this as our guideline. I'll label my first layer as "Sketch" and lock the layer to make sure I'm not accidentally working on this layer. We'll be working with a clean line quality from Photoshop and now we can begin to work. I'm working in Adobe Illustrator in RGB mode at a size of 11 x 17 inches for this specific project. Using my scanner at 200 dpi to catch as much of the detail as possible, I've captured this image from my sketchbook. Join me in a maddening ride through form and color as we create a stunning witch and her entourage of flying monkeys. The Wicked Witch of the West now dons a stylish collection of haute couture clothing to be rivaled only by her fabulously evil attitude. "I'll Get You My Pretty" has taken on a whole new meaning in this tutorial. ![]()
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