Inspiration

TADO is Katie & Mike, a hard working couple with extraordinary vector art skills. Mike and Katie founded TADO back in 2001 whilst they were still at university. Housed up in their ‘little agency’ in Sheffield, UK, TADO’s fire of inspiration will be felt for a long time to come.

As you certainly know, vector art and digital illustration are a big trend within the graphic design world. We see vector artworks everywhere: from fashion illustrations, motion graphics, print media to web design…

Christina Koutsospyrou calls London her base where many of her unique contemporary artwork sits at the forefront of the London Art Movement. She’s earned the praises of many critics with her attention-grabbing, head-turning pieces. Her work have influenced not only awe-struck audiences but have earned her a cult following in the form of international record labels, magazines, fashion houses and TV companies as well.

Vault49 is an internationally acclaimed award-winning design studio with a worldwide practice and reputation for creating world-class illustration, photography and motion graphics. Founded by John Glasgow and Jonathan Kenyon, creative studio Vault49 works in a wide variety design services: from illustration, vector art, graphic design, art direction, animation, photography to web & interactive design (and much, much more!).

Ademilson Batista da Silva a.k.a Adhemas Batista was born in Brazil and found his calling as a Graphic designer and Illustrator. His inspiring story and rise to fame has served as a constant source of motivation for young, aspiring artists. At the age of nineteen, Batista started his own agency with the encouragement from his father and brother. Not only is Adhemas an awfully talented graphic designer and illustrator, he’s also a patient and honest young man who dots on his kids while he’s not creating magical works of art.

Vector Tutorial: How to Create a Vector Art Comic Character

Tutorial Details

• Program: Adobe Illustrator
• Version: CS
• Difficulty: beginner/easy
• Estimated Completion Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Ingrid de Lugt is a young and talented Dutch designer & illustrator. Ingrid’s amazing universe is all about happiness & sweetness - with a twist. For Vector NET, she talks about her background, personal style, ideas and techniques.