Convert a drawing into vector art.

HOW TO BRING YOUR DRAWINGS TO LIFE:

6 simple steps to turn a drawing into vector art:

In a few simple steps we will tell you how to turn a drawing into vector art. This technique can help you create a logo, business cards, t-shirts or any design you need.

1-Draw your idea. As simple as you can. Meaning solid lines, no grays. Just contours.

 

Try to be simple and think it as if you are a kid. If you want to incorporate a pencil is a “simple pencil” not a Montblanc.

2-Take a photo with your phone

 

Email it to yourself 🙂

3-Open it in Adobe Illustrator or any vector app

This is the complex part. You need to place the picture (File>Place) and lock it (Object>Lock). Then select the Pen Tool (press “p”).

Draw lines over the drawing. Try to create simple shapes and faces. Close objects separately. You will need it later.

 

4-Start tracing the lines with the “ink/pen” tool

 

 

 

 

5- Add text to make it look like your drawing.

And you can add some reflections and shines too. Just make objects in a 30% white transparent.

 

6- Now export it as .PNG for Facebook, Twitter and web usages. And “save as” .PDF for printing purposes.

 

 

Hope you enjoy this tutorial. Contact one of our designers if you have any question or want them to review your sketch