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First Time using Adobe illustrator - ODF - Aug 12, 2013
So this was my first attempt in Adobe illustrator and my first time using the pen tool, I tried recreating the Backtrack logo using the pen tool and I know its rough but I think its still pretty good.
Original:
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Mine :
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I re-did the same logo and it improved alot from the first one
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* - Baghead - Aug 12, 2013
Looks like you used all straight lines... you can curve the lines by manipulating each anchor point.
* - ODF - Aug 12, 2013
I used some curved lines but I was getting frustrated with the pen tool XD, I'm working on it now to make it better
* - Racken - Aug 12, 2013
(Aug 12, 2013 08:07 PM)ODF Wrote: I used some curved lines but I was getting frustrated with the pen tool XD, I'm working on it now to make it better
For some good practice try picking a random picture off the internet and rendering out something. It's what I did to practice with the pen tool. Then, once you get good at that, try using the image as a reference and not tracing it, so you can get an idea for curves and proportions, then compare it to the trace to see how close you got!
* - kidpolishgfx - Aug 12, 2013
Great job i must say. But next time, try to curve the lines at the bends, other than that, you did great!