I created this key today in Computer Graphics. I used the pen tool to get the basic form. Then I used the Minus Front tool with rectangles over the key’s shape to get smaller sections that would line up perfectly with the original form. Lastly, I applied gradients with colors selected directly from the image.
I made a self portrait in Illustrator this afternoon. After importing the photo, I auto traced the image, the first in 6 colors and the second in 3 colors. I then expanded it and ungrouped it to make each color separate from the others. I could choose one section, go to Select>Same>Fill Color to select every shape of the same color and change the shade.
Built this beagle in Illustrator this afternoon. I imported the original image and gave it it’s own template layer and then traced the basic geometric shapes of the dog. They didn’t have to be perfect because I used the arrange commands to place certain shapes in front of or behind others to get the right look. Then I used the type tool to ad the final touches with the name and category of the beagle.
This was the first exercise we worked on in class. Just a simple rendering of my dorm room! Used the rectangle tool (M), the ellipse tool (L) and the type tool (T).
Did this as a pen tracing exercise. I created three layers: one for the template, one for the purple forms and one for the white forms. From there it was just a matter of tracing the original image.
Today we did this flower exercise. First, I started with the vase, drawing only half of it, copying it and reversing it to make it perfectly symmetrical. Then we applied the mesh tool to the vase to give it some dimension. I drew three abstract flower petals and adjusted the color and opacities to give the object some interest. Then that individual flower was copied to quickly give a base structure for the two other flowers which were completed with some tweaking of the rotation and color. Stems and leaves were created with the pen tool to finish the image.
I recreated the Olympic rings in Adobe Illustrator today! I used the Front Minus Pathfinder tool to create circles and copied and pasted them into the form of the logo. Then I added a 3D effect and drop shadow to give it something a little extra.
Jenna Krackenberger 