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

In this Adobe Illustrator Advanced Shading Mini Course, we will take a deep dive into a finished illustration and learn a few ways to add dimension, detail, and depth to flat vector artwork using layered shapes, gradients, blend modes & effects.
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Follow along using the flat starter file with the included color palette, check out the final art file to inspect each layer and effect, and get valuable tips and insight with the 15-page Project Guide PDF.
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00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Stacking Shapes & Blend Modes
02:48 - Creating Detail with Simple Shapes
07:17 - Creating Dimension with Shadows
11:59 - Creating Dimension with Highlights
15:43 - Adding Depth Between Layers
17:58 - Background Vignette & Cast Shadows
19:56 - Adding Grain Texture & Opacity Masks
Thank you so much for watching! If you have any questions or ideas for tutorials you'd like to see next please leave a comment below.
Cheers!
Kat
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[@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!

[@ALevelBiologyTuition]

Really well explained and demonstrated. Thanks.

[@VectorArtAcademy]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@dancu9271]

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

[@VectorArtAcademy]

My pleasure! :)

[@monimohandas7074]

Beautiful description about shading.

[@VectorArtAcademy]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@fvxwthis6579]

very great tutorial

[@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 😊

[@danusdragonfly6640]

Loved this! Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@alexandrugrecov8964]

Great tut.

[@loicaigon]

Very nice work! Congrats and thanks for sharing :)

[@VectorArtAcademy]

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

[@danusdragonfly6640]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@user-rr1gh2kc9d]

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 😊

[@user-ef4df8xp8p]

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

[@user-di6jf7zm8k]

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! 😊