From the course: Drawing Vector Graphics Laboratory

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Creating dimension

Creating dimension

- Welcome to Drawing Vector Graphics Laboratory. In this movie, I wanted to utilize methods that have been in Illustrator for a long time but aren't used that often or at least I don't see 'em being used that often. So we'll be applying drop shadow raster effects to vector shapes in order to create a dimensional effect in our design. So let me show you what I'm talking about. Now as with most design projects I work in, if I'm gonna be workin' with a certain theme or subject matter, I always like looking at reference, even if it's not being styled in the same way that reality may do it, it's still gonna give us a kinda conceptional cues that we can play off of that's gonna work really, really well. Now if you've watched my DVG Lab content from the very beginning up to this point, you've might have noticed there's certain things that I really kinda gravitate towards at times because honestly, I love 'em. They're just fun to work with and fun to create for and once again, I'm visiting…

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