Vector Character Design With Geometric Shapes
Building with Basic Shapes
A course by Loulou & Tummie , Loulou & Tummie Studio
About the video: Building with Basic Shapes
Overview
“Now, you'll learn to use sketch ideas to create the body of the first character piece by piece using geometric shapes. You'll see how to explore and play around with colours from the beginning. ”
In this video lesson Loulou & Tummie addresses the topic: Building with Basic Shapes, which is part of the Domestika online course: Vector Character Design With Geometric Shapes. Learn vector design and geometric shapes to create fun characters, master Adobe Illustrator, and use your designs to create products..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we're going to take the sketches and use some basic shapes and our color palette to create some characters. Let me show you. Okay, now that we know what our characters might look like with these sketches, let's start building them We always work in straight away in color because that works easier for us on a limited palette. We also pick our colors first and create the background color to work on first because it's easier to decide what kind of colors the character will be. We have an idea straight away while creating what works and what not. You can also use the white color...”
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Course summary for: Vector Character Design With Geometric Shapes
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Vector Illustration
Loulou & Tummie
A course by Loulou & Tummie
Meet Laurens and Chantal, the creative minds behind the vibrant world of Loulou & Tummie. These seasoned illustrators have been crafting colorful and joyful vector designs and characters since 2005. Their specialty lies in creating whimsical, geometrically-inspired worlds inhabited by charming characters.
With a client list that includes Google, Samsung, Netflix, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more, Laurens and Chantal have left their artistic mark on a global scale. What sets them apart is their ability to transform digital designs into tangible products like pins, stickers, posters, toys, and children's clothing. Their passion for turning the digital into the tangible has resulted in collaborations with brands like LeSportsac, where their unique designs adorn bags.
Inspiration is the heartbeat of their creative process. They find it in the art, illustration, and design of different eras, from vintage to contemporary. But it's not confined to the artistic world; inspiration can strike anywhere, from a forest stroll to spotting something unexpected on a street corner. Loulou and Tummie's love for collecting toys, watching cartoons, and reading comic books has also fueled their imaginative journey. They cherish the act of creation, whether it's bringing characters to life from their minds or crafting plushies and wooden toys. Their work, often described as the "Loulou & Tummie galaxy," radiates positivity, offering a vibrant escape from worldly concerns through its whimsical, colorful charm.
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