Vector Art: Reflecting Your Style with Illustrator
A course by Daniele Caruso , Illustrator

Perfect your use of color, shading, and lighting to create unique vector graphics
Discover how to transfer your unique illustration style to a digital format with illustrator Daniele Caruso, who specializes in creating unique vector art filled with mystery and dynamism. His work has been featured on Augmented Reality icons for the band Slipknot, on snowsports and motorbike accessories for Ruroc, and on posters and displays for Nike.
Learn how to work on Adobe Illustrator with Daniele’s guidance, tips, and tricks. Go from an initial idea to a completed vector illustration ready to add to your portfolio. Are you ready to boost your illustration style with expert techniques?
What will you learn in this online course?
23 lessons & 9 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (346)
- 8,952 students
- 23 lessons (4h 58m)
- 9 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a vector illustration from start to finish using professional tricks and techniques to enhance your artwork.

Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for those interested in learning about vector illustration, as well as illustrators, designers, and creatives who want to learn new digital techniques to apply to their illustration work.
Requirements and materials
You don’t need any previous experience in working on Adobe Illustrator, some basic drawing skills are useful but not essential to take this course.
As for materials, you will need a pencil, sketching paper, a computer with Adobe Illustrator, and a scanner or camera to upload your work onto your computer.

Reviews

Daniele Caruso
A course by Daniele Caruso
Daniele Caruso is a freelance illustrator and brand developer from the UK, who specializes in creating logos and mascots for brands. His clients range from rock bands such as Slipknot to YouTubers like Snipzy, and record labels such as TGDS Records.
He currently works for snowsports and motorbike brand Ruroc, creating original illustrations for their line of products. He also does freelance illustration work for skateboard brands and creates fierce animal logos for Esports brands.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Preparation
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Hatching Techniques
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Volume Techniques and Half-Tones
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Developing an Idea and Gathering References
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U3
Sketching
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Thumbnails
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Rough Drawing with Basic Shapes and Forms
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Finalizing Your Line and Shape Drawing
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U4
Vectoring
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Line Work and Hatching 1
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Line Work and Hatching 2
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Line Work and Hatching 3
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Colour
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Shading 1
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Shading 2
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Lighting 1
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Lighting 2
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U5
Finishing Touches and Recommendations
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Gradients and Half-tones 1
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Gradients and Half-tones 2
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Gradients and Half-tones 3
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Tips for Adding Other Elements to Your Illustration 1
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Tips for Adding Other Elements to Your Illustration 2
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Presenting Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Vector Art: Reflecting Your Style with Illustrator
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Всё структурированно и пошагово так что сложно потеряться. Каждый большой этап показан из маленьких шагов, что делает возможным освоить эту технику.
Aun no he visto el curso, pero por los contenidos, pinta que va hacer muy útil toda las enseñanzas.
Para quem gosta de ilustração o curso é genial, o professor é didáctico, amei o curso.
Molto interessante e facile da seguire anche per chi non è un illustratore professionista
Very nice explanations. The author has lots of experience in the topic.