I don't know about you, but in my part of the world (Canada), it's really cold right now. As a result, we also have quite a bit of snow to inspire my creativity. So, in this tutorial, we will look at a super easy technique for creating a vector
snowflake design in
Illustrator. More importantly, though, we will be looking at techniques for using
Illustrator's cropping and rotation tools in order to create, repeat and rotate an element in a very mathematical and intentional manner, all to create a cool looking vector
snowflake. We will also create our own guides to help simplify the process.
When you browse through vector inspiration galleries or are experimenting with vectors yourself, it is very easy to get stuck in the chunky borders-retro-cute kawaii style of illustrations which are not only immensely popular but fun to do and everyone from MTV to Computer Arts Magazine are comissioning artists to make. Recently though, I have been coming across more and more "grown up" vectors that have a conscience, that tell a compelling story. The artistic expression in these vectors is amazing, the detailing in some and the impact of the artist's thought process is awe-inspiring. A lot of them touch base with what is wrong with the society, the medium today. Many of these vectors try to express inner conflicts and many of them hint at global issues more magnanimous than one can imagine. All expressed beautifully within a single illustration. I have rounded up a collection of 35 vector illustrations for you to mull over and feast your eyes on for inspiration that goes deeper than pure aesthetic design.
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