From the course: Drawing Vector Graphics: Linear Line Illustration
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Neon effects for linear line illustrations - Illustrator Tutorial
From the course: Drawing Vector Graphics: Linear Line Illustration
Neon effects for linear line illustrations
Now this last method I want to show you of how you can approach your linear line artwork and colorize it in a unique way, is kind of an effects-driven methodology, and I don't really focus on that type of approach a lot, because I don't like depending on effects but in this case, I think it's appropriate for the specific content and in this case, the specific content is creating a design motif that has a neon light effect. Now I love neon. Neon's great and continuous line artwork could actually be formed into neon art really, really well. So if you ever have to develop signage for a client, for a bar and grill or a restaurant or whatever else type of business, in this case, it might be a travel agency. You could use a linear approach to create the overall graphic motif, and then that could be translated into a sign that's formed into neon, in that respect. Now, if you're illustrating it, in this case I'm going to zoom in on this artwork here, on this plane. And if I select this, you…
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Building a simple linear line illustration7m 46s
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Building a complete linear line illustration5m 27s
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Shape building a linear line illustration5m 13s
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Vector welding5m 53s
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Linear line aesthetics: Tips and tricks7m 43s
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Coloring linear artwork5m 18s
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Brushes for linear line illustrations9m 10s
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Neon effects for linear line illustrations5m 16s
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Thick and thin linears6m 16s
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Symmetry and linears9m 42s
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Motion and movement in linears5m 59s
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