Video tutorial: How to draw a vector flower without a drawing tablet in Adobe Illustrator CC.

How to draw a vector flower without a drawing tablet in Adobe Illustrator CC.

In this video tutorial, I show how to draw a vector flower without a drawing tablet in Adobe Illustrator CC and how to create a vector repeat pattern designs using this element as well.

I receive a lot of questions about creating repeat pattern design vector elements in Adobe Illustrator without a drawing tablet so I wanted to show you how to do it on this vector flower example.

 I use in this tutorial:

– Adobe Illustrator CC 2015 software version.
– MacBook Pro laptop computer (read my post on my studio setup here)
– A mouse.

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If you are interested in how to draw a vector flower without a drawing tablet in Adobe Illustrator CC, then this video is for you.

Here is a finished vector repeat pattern that I designed using the element I teach you how to create in this tutorial:

I am talking about:

1) How to use Shapes tools in Adobe Illustrator CC to build vector flower heads.

2) How to use Pen tool to build vector leaves and stem.

3) How to design a repeat pattern using your vector flower elements. Here is my more in-depth tutorial on how I design vector repeat patterns: https://oksancia.com/video-how-to-create-custom-template-system-for-vector-repeat-patterns-in-adobe-illustrator-cc/

Do you need a tablet for vector repeat pattern design?

I have to add that I do recommend that you get a drawing tablet one day as it is a super helpful tool and I use it every day. Here are a few of my videos on how to pick a tablet and set it up:
How to use a graphics tablet with Adobe Illustrator. Getting started guide.

How to set up buttons on a graphics pen tablet for Adobe Illustrator. Wacom Intuos Pro tablet.

Hope this video was helpful for you to get you started learning how to draw a vector flower without a drawing tablet in Adobe Illustrator CC. If you were feeling like the lack of a drawing tablet is stopping you from giving vector patterns a go, now you know how to start without it. Thanks for watching!

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About Oksancia Textile Design Studio and School. 

Hi! My name is Oksana. I am an artist, textile designer, and a creative soul. I help entrepreneurs envision and design beautiful products that will wow and connect with their customers. I am also passionate about sharing my experience of running a textile design business with fellow creatives through my videos here on this channel and my online textile design school: https://oksancia-textile-design-studio.teachable.com/ Up to this point I created more than 5000 vector repeat patterns and worked on more than 62 freelance surface pattern design projects and I’m always looking to collaborate with amazing people and businesses to create beautiful and meaningful products for all of us to enjoy.

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