Watch for fun or follow along using my sketch to create this vector illustration version of the king of YouTube, Pewdiepie himself. Thanks for watching!
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Recording notes:
- Add the sketch (offer this as a download)
- Reduce opacity to 40%
- Create an art brush via a flattened oval shape
- Set brush tool to make a very smooth stroke
- Create a new layer and make the main set of lines and set to 4pt
- Make secondary lines, face details, lines, etc…
- Use Direct Selection to clean up the lines and Snap to Point to ensure all the points line up well
- Show how to make sets of lines with the Blend Tool and Blending Options
- Add a background color(s)
- Add base hair colors
- Add skin colors
- Add jacket, collar, and shirt colors
- Add shadow below chin
- Add eye color
- Add lips, mouth, and tooth colors
- Overlay the sketch on top and set to Multiply and reduce opacity to see it but not too distracting
- Dodge and burn along with sketch
- Add a multiply layer and do some shading with Blob brush
- Add a Screen layer and do some dodging with Blob brush
- Add a background color(s) and you’re finished!
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