Practice #11 - Shapes & Brushes

Vector art is a form of digital illustration and its use is increasing every day. Vector art can be seen in almost every part of print, online and televised media. Knowing how to use vector-based illustration is a prerequisite for almost every graphic design job due to its many applications in commercial media. Vector-based artwork is entirely dependent on computers because it is driven by complex mathematical equations. Though it is relatively new, many beautiful illustrations and compelling advertisements have been created with vector art.

Read more: Definition of Vector Art | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5043089_definition-vector-art.html#ixzz1diGJiiKQ

Instructions:

1. Download different shapes and brushes
2. Create a vector art wallpaper, you can use gradients, layer styles, filters, etc. Be creative!
3. Post it in your blog

PSD file settings:

1024 x 768 pixels
120 ppi
RGB Color 8 bit
bg transparent

Here are some examples of the vectorial compositions you can create. Use your imagination!

I found the previous images on the internet, I am not the author of them. =)

Practice #10 - Vector Mask Layers

Part #1

• Download File #4 and open it directly in Photoshop.


• If the layer is blocked, rasterize it.


• Add a new Mask Layer.


• Start drawing shapes using the Custom Shape Tools. (it doesn’t have to be exactly as the example) 
• You can download different shapes from http://freephotoshop.org and install them in your PS.


• Add a new layer, and change the background (R:35 – G:105 – B:40) (Edit-Fill)


• Crop the picture to remove part of the background (look at the example)


• Save it as JPEG medium quality.


• Post it in your blog.

Part #2

Make your own composition using Vector Mask Layers, be creative! Surprise me with your imagination!