In this course, I'll be using Adobe Illustrator to make a stylized graphic with a monochromatic color scheme, which simply means that I'll be using just one color with various tones. When finished, I'll make a second version of the graphic using more than one color. I'll trace over a photograph, use the pen tool to create lines that outline various tones, then fill my shapes with color, and rearrange layers. When done, you'll have an illustration of your own, and the know-how to make even more.

Although I am using Adobe Illustrator CS6, you should be able to follow along with any fairly recent version.

Below are a few pieces I have created using the techniques encapsulated in the video and a few more I will cover in further videos. This technique can be tweaked to create an image of varying styles depending on how you are having to approach your illustration.

I look forward to seeing what all you talented people come up with.