What are the artistic styles of illustrations

1. Flat illustrations

. Flat illustrations are relatively versatile, because they are simple and intuitive, weakening details and perspective, and are relatively faster to recognize and use. They meet the aesthetic requirements of young people for cuteness and cuteness, and are the easiest to use. Techniques that give the picture an overall effect; usually regular geometric figures or irregular

vector graphics

are used to retain the original recognizable form of the object, and are paired with large areas Color blocks use simple graphics to make the main form more abstract or simplified. The scope of application is relatively wide. Common ones include posters, packaging, banners, App splash screens, game interfaces, etc.

2. Gradient illustration.

The characteristic of gradient illustrations is the extensive use of low

saturation

gradient techniques, and the use of colors generally adopts similar colors; its details are rich and delicate , the picture style is more realistic and the vision is steady and majestic, making the picture very visual

impact

and layered. Among them, gradient illustrations are subdivided into two-color gradients, translucent gradients, grid gradients, gradient blur and other forms.

3.MBE illustrations

. The characteristics of this illustration style are: concise, round and cute, usually with thick dark lines, Q-version cartoon images, round lines, vector drawn lines + surface combination design style, the whole is very fresh , cute tonality, generally used in icons and blank interface reminders.

4. Texture illustration.

Texture illustrations are generally based on flat paintings, and finally incorporate texture effects, and finally present a picture with texture and light and shadow effects; this painting method generally does not have strokes, and most of them are done through The light and shade of color blocks are used to distinguish each element; by adding texture, noise, etc., to increase the level and three-dimensionality of the illustration, which can effectively depict the details of the work; giving people a very simple feeling, relatively relaxed and casual; the particles in the texture It adds more details to the picture, makes it more eye-catching, and also has a more personal style.

5. Three-dimensional illustrations.

Three-dimensional illustrations can express three-dimensional things in a two-dimensional space, bring a sense of perspective and space to the picture, and better convey information.

6. Stroke illustrations

. Stroke illustrations can be simply understood as numerous

lines and surfaces

combined with icons, echoing each other to form a large picture, often with stroke processing; more use of lines and Stroke, the overall picture is relatively clean and tidy, and is often used in H5/App; when applying, pay attention to the thickness contrast of the stroke, and measure whether it conforms to the convention.

7. Paper-cut illustrations.

Paper-cut style illustrations use paper-cut methods to create illustrations. Different contents are created by cutting and stacking layered paper-cuts. Compared with traditional flat illustrations, paper-cut illustrations can make the picture more layered and three-dimensional, and the form is more novel and interesting.

8. National trend illustrations.

National trend has been highly praised in recent years. In short, national trend is based on

Chinese culture

and tradition, integrating fashion, The combination of style and accent is the collision of traditional and modern cultural trends, and it is also a vivid display of oriental aesthetics. Therefore, the illustrations integrate national trend culture, accelerate the dissemination of the pictures, and make them more fashionable; at the same time, they also give the brand more symbols and cultural value. Brands can use this to unleash unlimited charm and marketing potential.

9. Light and shadow illustrations.

Light and shadow illustrations can use the combination of light and shadow to maximize the atmosphere of the picture. It is a perfect collision between imagination and reality. Through the changes in light and shade and shadow levels, the visual sense is more three-dimensional, thus forming a solid image, making the picture more attractive and visually spatial.

10. Hand-drawn illustrations.

Hand-drawn illustrations are the most primitive of illustrations

expression techniques

, which test the creator’s physical and painting skills; through the use of hand-painted textures and Graphics are an artistic design language that intuitively conveys emotions, allowing the audience to accept emotions more directly. The highly intuitive image, real sense of life, and rapid emotional appeal have a more humane connotation than other illustration forms.

It is mostly used for artistic activities or animation and poster design. The overall style is open and casual, with a lot of life flavor and very friendly. Do you know these 6 common illustration poster styles?

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Flat style illustrations are mainly composed of color blocks, with geometric shapes and smooth outlines. The information is more intuitive and allows people to know what the interface is at a glance. the message conveyed.

The flat interface can also better realize the transformation of images, and web pages load faster. Therefore, flat style illustrations are widely used in various fields.

The line drawing style is an extension of the flat style.

Add outlines and strokes to flat elements, and add strokes to the outline of outline illustrations. Compared with the flat style, it is more three-dimensional and cute. It is often used in posters, In the boot page, logo, etc.

Texture style illustrations are also called grainy noise style, which is another branch of the flat style. The grainy texture is superimposed on the page to give it a matte texture, a bit like sand painting, but more delicate than sand painting. .

The main form of expression is the use of a large number of color blocks. The elements are single and clean. The texture is often superimposed on the highlights and shadows of the elements. The graininess is used to increase the details in the picture. The picture transition is natural and three-dimensional and vivid. The style of painting is relaxed and casual.

Ukiyo, in Buddhist language, refers to "the prosperous and empty human world." Ukiyo-e expresses the ups and downs of the human world in the form of painting.

The Ukiyo-e painting style is based on traditional prints, emphasizing the flat painting of lines and color blocks, with bright colors, and uses birds, fish and ocean waves as the main forms of expression.

MBE illustrations are a style created by a designer at Dribbble. They use thick black lines to depict elements, removing unnecessary elements from the picture. The color blocks are clearly differentiated, rounded and cute. In conjunction with small elements, it is often used on guide pages, startup pages, logos, etc.

Watercolor illustration is a popular painting method in recent years. Simple lines and gentle colors are tranquil and natural. The lines are simple and casual. Watercolor illustrations are particularly creative and can express both realism and abstraction. , magic and other various styles.

Illustrations are one of the most common design elements in our lives

In recent years, they have gradually become the mainstream of poster design

Different styles of illustration styles bring People’s different visual experiences

Which one do you prefer? How to draw a stroke

Stroke illustration: It can be simply understood as a combination of many lines and surfaces combined with icons, echoing each other And form a big picture. In addition to faces, the elements in the picture also have strokes, so they are also called stroke illustrations.

●Content of this article: The article will explain in detail how to draw a stroke illustration. The tutorial material does not use my previous illustration to break down the steps. Instead, I drew a new illustration as a demonstration. The principles of drawing are all Same, just understand the principle. In addition to specific steps, key marks will be added for some areas where mistakes are likely to be made.

●A little suggestion: After reading the article, you can copy it according to the method I shared, but I prefer that friends can use their imagination to make an original illustration of their own. If there is anything unclear after finishing the painting, you are welcome to add WeChat to my official account and attach the illustrations, and I can give you suggestions.

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1. Sketch stage

1. Establish the theme and draw a draft

●The theme of this illustration originated from me A dream: On the grass, the abandoned canvas shoes were filled with flowers, and the birds were singing beside the flowers.

●After determining the theme, draw the picture in your mind. You can draw it on paper, or you can use a digital tablet to draw it in PS, just follow your personal habits. I prefer hand drawing, so I draw on paper.

2. Open AI and adjust settings

●New canvas 1600*1200

●View-check alignment points

3. Pull the sketch into the screen and adjust the size

2. Line draft

1. Stroke settings and issues to pay attention to

In stroke illustrations, One of the common problems is the thickness of the strokes and the processing of the relationship between the strokes.

a. The problem of stroke thickness (the following picture uses the previous illustration of the four seasons as an example)

b. Processing of the relationship between strokes

c. Stroke settings

The thickness of the stroke is determined according to the size of the canvas. For a 1600*1200 canvas, I am used to using 8pt thick lines, but if the canvas is 1200*900, 8pt seems too thick. The specific thickness can be adjusted according to the situation.

2. Line drawing method

a. Boolean operation method

b. Shape breakpoint reconnection method

c. Shape Generator

d, pen outline method

The pen outline method, as the name suggests, is to use a pen to directly trace the shape of an object. In this illustration, the shape of the plant is relatively random, so it is faster to directly outline it with a pen than to cut out the shape. During the drawing process, pay attention to adjusting the smoothness and curvature of the lines to make them regular. No demonstration is provided here.

3. Color draft

1. Add background color

2. Draw the color draft layer

3. Color adjustment

4. Highlights and shadows

5. The image shaped by highlights and shadows

4. Style shaping and overall adjustment

1. Style shaping

Recently, I saw the paintings of kit8 master, and suddenly thought of what would happen if white lines were used in linear illustrations, so I tried this style. Copy the line drawing and place it on top, change it to white, and use a line with a thickness of 2px, and then move it to the side to break the dull feeling of the picture.

2. Overall adjustment

Seeing this, you should have noticed that the picture is relatively gray because I always choose low-saturation colors. If you need to adjust, just Export illustrations to SVG format in AI. Then drag it into PS to adjust the hue and saturation.

3. Save your favorite color scheme

During the color adjustment process, you encountered: