Showing examples of forced flat perspective in other mediums
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Demonstration of flattening patterns - patterned shirt
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Creating with simple shapes
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Adding a flattened bandana to the bear character
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Discussing vectorizing rasterized images
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Codi Bear quick self portrait
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Working sizes and formats
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Adding more details to the bear character - t-shirt, stitching lines, buttons
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Creating the pattern for the button-up shirt
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Lowering pattern opacity to lessen distraction - adding more details
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Creating elastic banding for the jacket - simplification of details
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How Codi Bear handles artist block
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Codi Bear’s composition and thumbnailing process
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Color coding layers for organization
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Codi’s mood board in prep for her illustration
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Discussing DTIYS draw this in your style
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Perspective techniques for interiors - simplifying perspective
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Adding dimension to the 3D interior - building out the forms
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Canvas rotation
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Codi walks through her process of flattening shapes
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Problem solving and retraining your brain
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Looking at the process sketch and using it as a guide
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Noticing and avoiding tangents
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Balancing the floor plank layouts
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Using Codi’s flat-flat perspective for environment details
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Side-profile perspective flower pots
Description:
Explore the "forced flat" illustration technique with illustrator Codi Bear in this Adobe Live session. Learn how to create simple silhouettes for characters and environments, starting from ideation and sketching to final design. Discover Codi's unique approach to perspective, character design, and environment creation. Follow along as she demonstrates flattening patterns, working with simple shapes, and adding details to characters. Gain insights into composition, thumbnailing, color coding layers, and mood board creation. Understand perspective techniques for interiors, problem-solving strategies, and how to avoid tangents in illustrations. Witness the process of building 3D interiors, balancing layouts, and applying flat-flat perspective to environment details. Perfect for illustrators looking to expand their skillset and develop a distinctive style.
Illustrating Simple Characters and Environments with Forced Flat Technique - Part 1