Spring 2023
Overview
This assignment challenged us to create a unique cartoon character by using the rectangle, ellipse, polygon, and star tools along with Illustrator drawing modes. I enjoyed this project and seeing the evolution of my alien as I 'built' him out of shapes. I started by laying out all the basic shapes of the body: head, antennae, shirt, arms, legs, and shoes. Next, I used the direct selection tool and curvature tool to manipulate the shapes in a unique way that brought the alien to life. I used the in-front and behind drawing modes for placing all of the pieces of the body and I used the draw inside mode for adding the beard. I completed my alien by adding additional small details with the pencil tool.