So I'm getting into vector graphic design... and here is my first attempt at a human. Why is this so much more difficult than a cupcake or a kitty cat? This girl is a good start, and I'm not frustrated quite yet, but as you can clearly see, she has NO EXPRESSION. It's like starring at a... well... a drawing. I want her to be alive and have personality, expression, emotion. But I haven't the first clue how to do it. I'm not an artist. I'm just a mom with a hobby. Any suggestions?
I LOVE your drawings! Especially the ones from during staff meetings! :) LOL You ARE an artist!!!! Don't ever tell yoursellf you are not. About making the human more alive... hmmm. I am not able to draw AT ALL! So I guess I am no help there. I do know though, that a lot can be expressed through the eyes... so maybe start there. and what is vector drawing???
ReplyDeleteI like it,she looks so cute, but I'm not much help don't know much about vector drawings, sorry!
ReplyDeleteI really like your work. She's not that bad, kinda has that bored-but-still-sexy look going on, lol. And your blog designs are amazing. I hope to soon be a satisfied customer.
ReplyDeleteWell lets see...(had to ask my husband about vetor drawing)my cards are sort of vector drawings being that I draw them by hand put them in the computer and then work with them a little bit but I have never been good at drawing people (believe me I tried) but I am with the first post the eyes and the mouth are where a lot of exspresion come from so I say start there.
ReplyDeletewow i think she looks pretty good. Love her little kissable lips :) Did u draw this on paper first? You are very artistic and creative, there is no doubt about it.
ReplyDeleteI think it's really cute! I have not much knowledge with vector but this girl is really sexy but sad I guess.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the commenters,You are very talented!
Lindsey - I think she looks great! I know that to make it not look as "flat" you're going to want to shade and use gradients.
ReplyDeleteDid you use a tablet or did you just draw in AI with your mouse?
See I know a little about this design stuff - but leave it to pros like you because I cannot for the life of me figure out CSS!
I love your style! I think you've just been looking at it too long, lol. The only thing I can think is that if the lips were smaller or a little different maybe she wouldn't look as pouty - but I think it's just a style thing. :-) So much fun, I can't wait to see what else you come up with! And I want to know how to do it... lol
ReplyDeleteLooking good! I've been learning to do this too.. although not quite as successfully as you! :) You're doing great.
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Oooooh - nice job!!!! You've got a good style going on there!!! Just wandered in today - love your blog ♥
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed and jealous! I really, really, REALLY want to learn how to make vector drawings -- lol, maybe you could teach me! :)
ReplyDeleteooh I love it, I am really into vector stuff! I wish I had know about your site, I bought a pic off of Istock and would have liked a personalized one!
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I just dropped by from "Our Family Blog" and I love the look you created.
ReplyDeleteI actually think this drawing is pretty cute. She looks a bit like a deer caught in the head lights. :)
That is how I would look if you asked me to fix that?
I like her, especially the hair and eyes.
ReplyDeleteI'm a graphic designer as well, and I can tell you that you ARE an artist! I've been doing vector illustration for years, and I STILL can't draw people. Not to save my life! But you're making me want to pick up the mouse and try again :) She is a cute little lady. Her mouth seems a little taut, so try working on a smile. Easier said than done, I know :) And perhaps tilting her head a little will make her seem more natural than looking at her straight on.
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