How I create vector art from rough drawing for storybooks illustrations

In this video, I will show you how to create vector art from your rough pen drawing in Adobe Illustrator for storybooks. This is a great way to create professional-looking illustrations that are easy to scale and print. Materials: Adobe Illustrator Rough pen drawing Steps: Scan your rough pen drawing. If you have a scanner, scan your drawing at a high resolution. If you don’t have a scanner, you can take a photo of your drawing with your phone or camera. Import your scanned drawing into Adobe Illustrator. Create a new layer and trace your drawing. Use the Pen Tool to trace the outline of your drawing. You can also use the Pencil Tool to freehand trace your drawing. Once you have traced your drawing, hide the original layer. Adjust the stroke weight and color of your traced drawing. You can also use the Stroke panel to add different effects to your stroke, such as dashes, dots, and arrows. Add color to your vector art. You can use the Fill Color tool to fill in your shapes with solid colors. You can also use the Gradient Tool to create gradients. Once you are finished coloring your vector art, save your file as a vector file format, such as AI or EPS. Tips: Use a high-resolution scan of your rough pen drawing to create the best possible results. Use the Pen Tool to trace the outline of your drawing for a more precise look. Use the Pencil Tool to freehand trace your drawing for a more whimsical look. Adjust the stroke weight and color of your traced drawing to create different effects. Use the Fill Color tool to fill in your shapes with solid colors. Use the Gradient Tool to create gradients. Save your file as a vector file format, such as AI or EPS, so that you can easily scale and print your illustration. I hope this tutorial helps you create beautiful vector art from your rough pen drawings for storybooks.
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