April, 2007
In this tutorial we'll discover the simplicity of drawing a girl the fun way. Tutorial Includes project files.
So we need to start out with the grid showing and also the rulers, then pull a guide into the center so that we have something to use as we draw.
Using the Pen Tool, draw out the shape that is below.
With the Direct Selection Tool, select both end points, open Average and select Vertical.
Let's then use the Pen Tool to draw the shape of the eye.
Let's then create the nose area and use Average in Vertical mode to align the endpoints. Next draw the shape of the lips and add highlight and shadow colors.
Draw out some elliptical shape freckles.
In two parts draw first the top part of the hair and again, use Average. Then draw a curl on the side of the head.
Use the 3 point brush tool to set a stroke of .25 pt for the highlight of the hair.
Let's add to the hair by drawing a unique ribbon and hair.
Move it into place.
Draw in a neck with a ribbon. Also add an earring.
Select everything and group it. Use the Reflect Tool to create a duplicate of the face half.
Group the two halves of the head and now you can create whatever else you want to.
Download the original source files from this tutorial in Zip format Here
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