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Illusions of Depth: Layer-art in Illustrator
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Create Depth Illusions in Adobe Illustrator
Layer-art—building visual depth through stacked, cut elements—has a tactile appeal that flat design can't match. This beginner-friendly class teaches how Illustrator becomes a layer-art prototyping tool, letting you explore depth without physical paper or cutting tools. You'll work with organic forms, geometric shapes, and repeating patterns, and learn how to move your designs into motion or real-world construction. The class is short and accessible, designed to either serve as an introduction to layer-art or as a bridge toward deeper 3D exploration. References to related animation and motion classes hint at where to take this skill next.
About this course
In this class we’re going to learn how to get going with layer-art in Adobe Illustrator. You’ll learn how to add depth to your artwork – and you’ll be able to use it for organic forms, layered illustrations, geometric artwork and for prototyping real-world layer-art.
Adobe Illustrator is an amazing layer-art tool since you don’t need real paper or cutting tools, yet you can create illusions of depth really easily. It can be a precursor for getting into 3D and real world layer-art, but it can also be in it’s coolest and most powerful form right in Illustrator – you can easily manipulate shapes and take them into interactive and moving forms!
The class is short, fun and accessible.
Checkout some more classes that include layer-art:
- Stop Motion with Depth: Animating Layer-art with Photoshop
- Mesmerize: Create Mind-Bending Gifs with After Effects and Photoshop
If you want to create some more awesome design and art pieces, check out these classes:
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