#SHIFT COMMAND E ILLUSTRATOR HOW TO#
#SHIFT COMMAND E ILLUSTRATOR SERIES#

We’ll use the same method as in step 5 to make the serif, except adding an additional point to the serif and adding a curve to make it a bracket serif, see ( fig. This will add handles to the anchor point, move each handle parallel to either the vertical or horizontal perspective shape ( fig. Next, use the Anchor Point Tool ( hotkey ‘shift + c’) and pull down on the angle of the triangle with the Anchor Point Tool ( fig. Using the Pen Tool ( hotkey ‘P’) I’ll make a triangle next to the stem and right on the top of the arm I’ll demonstrate in an alternate color, and then change it to the color I need ( fig. Next, I’m going to make the spurs, and since the bracket serif for the letter using a quick and easy trick.

I also used the Rectangle or Marque Tool ( hotkey ‘ M’) to make the bottom arm of the “E” ( fig.b.) 05. Next I’ll make a copy of the stem and place it on top ( hotkey ‘command + C ‘ to copy and then ‘ shift + command + v’ to place on top).Ĭhange the color of the top rectangle and using the select arrow (hotkey ‘v’) to drag the top of the bounding box down to make the top rectangle layer shorter. I’ll start with the stem of the letter and use the Rectangle or Marque Tool ( hotkey ‘M’) see ( fig.a), to make the stem of my letter. In this step, we’ll break down the letter “E” into pieces and build each piece separately then use the pieces to make other letters I need. In my sketch, I chose the letter ‘E’ to start with.

Since we are going to take advantage of the tools in Adobe Illustrator to do most of the work for us in building each letter, pick a letter to start working with and place a guideline on each side of the stem of the letter. Set up a guideline for the base and top of the letters. In this sketch, I used four colors, but I often switch out colors as I illustrate my design so I tend to gather more colors than I plan on using. I find that having a separate layer for unlocked guides is more beneficial to my workflow than manually using hot keys to lock, unlock, and hide guides.Īdditionally, pick a color palette to work with. Scan or take a picture of your sketch and bring it into the sketch layer and lock it. I used the following layers to make my work flow more efficient and effective-access the Layers Panel ( Window> Layers).įrom the bottom to the top: Sketch Layer, Guide Layer, Background Layer, Lettering Layer, Detail Layer.

#SHIFT COMMAND E ILLUSTRATOR SERIES#

Open up an illustrator new file and set up a series of layers. Setting Up Your Sketch and Layers in Illustrator. It is also easier to illustrate them in Adobe Illustrator. Since you can resize easily in Adobe Illustrator, intricate details can be sketched out larger and separately for the main sketch as I did along the bottom of my sketch. I added spurs to each side of the letter to mimic the growth of new branches, and varied the type styles to add interest. I found a sampling of unique letters, used some of the characteristics to inspire the letterform. Sketch out your word or phrase and add embellishments and details. The Lettering Library Mega Bundle is my go to for typography and lettering inspiration.

Pick a word or phrase to illustrate and gather inspiration. Gather inspiration and Sketch Out Illustration This tutorial includes finding inspiration, constructing letters and script lettering, and adding botanical elements to your vector art including branches and leaves.įor this illustrated typography, I used the Lettering Library Mega Bundle, and RetroGrain for Illustrator.

#SHIFT COMMAND E ILLUSTRATOR HOW TO#

In this tutorial, we're going to learn how to create a botanical lettering illustration in Adobe Illustrator (and have Illustrator do most of the work for you).

Shift command e illustrator