Advanced Shading in Adobe Illustrator Using Layered Shapes, Blend Modes & Gradients - File Deep Dive

[@VectorArtAcademy]

Happy Halloween Illustrators! 🎃👻 I'm happy to answer any questions you have on the process here, I've been asked about shading processes a lot and this is one way I like to add shadows and highlights to my illustrations. I'll be covering other methods like Gradient Mesh and Blends in future lessons, but please let me know which parts are helpful and which could use more explanation!

[@danusdragonfly6640]

I tried posting a thank you and my comment was deleted twice? In any case it's showing up here so I'll say it again - Thank you for sharing this! ☺

[@VectorArtAcademy]

Thank you so much! 😊 I think it might be KZbin auto mod doing something silly but I see it and appreciate the comment, I was a bit nervous to post this one since its a bit of a different format but so happy you like it!

[@danusdragonfly6640]

@@VectorArtAcademy Don't be nervous! I really would like to see more of these type of videos honestly! I'm always looking t improve my skills and enjoy seeing your process. Happy Halloween!

[@VectorArtAcademy]

Thanks again that really means a lot, I love making these types of lessons so I'll definitely be working on more soon :) Happy Halloween to you too!

[@FluxOhHai]

This probably covered most of the tools and descriptions i needed to learn my illustrator journey, after scouring for 1 week of learning this software! thank you for this amazing well explained video!

[@VectorArtAcademy]

Thank you so much for this, it means a lot especially on this one I put a lot of time in and really enjoy making these longer form lessons. I'm so happy to have been helpful! 😊

[@chipcurry]

What a fantastic job! This video is as good as it gets. Jampacked with content. You answer all of the implied questions. And there’s no obnoxious music playing. You’re not only excelled in the illustrator demo, but the video production was superb the way you had the tools listed in a pull out panel. And your light glow when you’re trying to show where the light source is. Your knowledge runs really deep. Much appreciated…

[@VectorArtAcademy]

Wow, I really can't thank you enough for the kind words Chip! This means a lot to me especially coming from someone with your experience. I've only been learning video production for a couple of years now and just shifted to teaching recently as well. I've had a few sleepless nights wondering if I'm on the right track and getting a comment like this is so incredibly encouraging. Thank you so much! I also checked out your channel and subscribed, you have so many amazing stories there, I've already bookmarked about half a dozen to watch later. Cheers! Kat

[@chipcurry]

@@VectorArtAcademy Wow, what a reply!!! Thank you back!!!

[@monimohandas7074]

Beautiful description about shading.

[@VectorArtAcademy]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@DrawWithQB]

Love the way you explained ea h step without hiding anything.❤

[@VectorArtAcademy]

I'm so glad you liked it! 😊

[@Applef1sh]

Very informational video! Maybe your best one yet

[@VectorArtAcademy]

Thank you very much! Means a lot coming from a talented vector artist like yourself 😊

[@ALevelBiologyTuition]

Really well explained and demonstrated. Thanks.

[@VectorArtAcademy]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@danusdragonfly6640]

Loved this! Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@dancu9271]

a lot of thanks for making and sharing your video!!

[@VectorArtAcademy]

My pleasure! :)

[@loicaigon]

Very nice work! Congrats and thanks for sharing :)

[@VectorArtAcademy]

Thank you very much Loic! Hope you are doing well😊

[@fvxwthis]

very great tutorial

[@alexandrugrecov8964]

Great tut.

[@WaseemArif-n2v]

very informative, like how to add shading and highlights . really love it, please share us some cartoonist tutorials .thank you!!!

[@VectorArtAcademy]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it, if you have any specific cartoonist style in mind please let me know 😊

[@danusdragonfly6640]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@صاحبالسعادة-خ7ص]

I want to know how to design a seawater using Illustrator, specifically lighting and vector drawing

[@VectorArtAcademy]

This an amazing idea for a tutorial thank you! I will put it on my list to work on very soon. The only current tutorial I have that goes a little bit into water is the beginning of this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmXFgItooLKhic0 but I can do one that covers more ocean / waves and water refraction in general. It's something I like to paint so I have a few techniques that I think I can convert to vector😊

[@fivetails7306]

Why did you stop uploading? Can you do a video about Brochures? If yes that would be great help ....Thanks

[@VectorArtAcademy]

It's a time issue, I love making these videos but they do take quite a bit of planning and editing. I'm working on a new one as we speak though and hoping to get back to uploading more regularly this summer! As for brochures, I don't personally do a lot of print work or page layout anymore so I may not be up to date on the bets techniques but I highly recommend Satori graphics channel for this: www.youtube.com/@SatoriGraphics/search?query=brochure Hope that helps! 😊

[@DesignDesigns]

I like you channel.....Subscribed....