1. Tracing the Base Path Outlines
Preparing a photographic tracing template
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Tracing eyes with the Ellipse tool
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Tracing features with the Pen tool
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Drawing asymmetrical facial features
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New ways to draw in Illustrator CC
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Using the new and improved Pencil tool
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Roughing in hair and other complex features
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2. Refining and Developing Your Paths
Reshaping paths to enhance their accuracy
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Assembling and exaggerating eyes
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Reflecting and joining symmetrical shapes
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Separating and enlarging a face
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Establishing variety with stroke attributes
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3. Coloring and Shading the Avatar
Coloring areas with Pathfinder operations
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Coloring areas with the Live Paint Bucket
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Independently scaling facial features
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Updating a photographic template
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Shading a face to match a photograph
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Editing paths inside a clipping group
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Adding additional shading
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4. Adding Gradients and Patterns
Shading a face with gradients
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Assigning a gradient stroke
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Creating a seamless fabric texture
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Customizing a predefined pattern
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Designing a custom crosshatch pattern
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Combining gradients with crosshatching
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Adjusting crosshatching to suit filled paths
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Repositioning patterns inside paths
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5. Adding Expression and Personality
Curling a neutral lip into a wry smile
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Adding playful smile lines
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Clearing guides and arching eyebrows
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Adding selective wrinkle lines
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6. Exporting the Final Image
Saving a universally compatible PNG file
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Conclusion
Until next time
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Ex_Files_DDC_Avatar.zip
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