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CrazyLeaf Flower
Tutorial by CrazyLeaf Design
In this tutorial we will learn how to make a flower using Adobe Illustrator. This is how it will look at the end.
1. The Paths. Create the basic paths for the flower using the pen tool.
2. The Petals. Apply the Gradient color. Select one of the petals and apply a linear gradient (using 3 colors as shown bellow) and select Multiply in Transparency pallete.
Select the other petals and using the Eyedropper tool click on the gradient petal to copy the fill. Adjust the gradient for each petal as needed.
3. The Filament. Make the filament using the pen tool. Apply a 3 color gradient with the colors you like and select Multiply in Transparency pallete.
Duplicate the filament for each petal. It should end up looking like the image bellow.
4. The Center. Use the Ellipse Tool, make a circle, fill it with Radial Gradient (as shown) and select Multiply in Transparency pallete.
5. The Final. Duplicate the flower and adjust the transparency as well as the size of the clones. You are finished. Enjoy.
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August 15th, 2008 at 2:33 am
Nice Tutorial. Basics, but very clear.
December 19th, 2008 at 2:30 am
very nice
January 11th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
This looks good! Really good tutorial include so many helpful informations!
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April 10th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Looks clean thanks.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:19 am
hmmm, great tutorial but really similar to the following: http://www.ndesign-studio.com/resources/tutorials/illustrator-cs2-splash/ So who is to take credit?
April 29th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Simple and clear tutorial with a cool result. This would be perfect as a logo!
Also, you may want to check out this page:
http://www.logobee.com/logo-design-tutorial/tutorial2/logotutorial.htm
For a few more cool effects in Adobe Illustrator, such as shiny orbs and particle logos.