How to make flat characters in Illustrator

Illustration Tutorial

How to make flat characters in Illustrator

We'll be making this cool Viking Illustration.

Start with Rectangles

Add helmet Horns and Face

Add Moustache and Beard

Add Body and Base

Add Shadows and Highlights

Refer Shadows and Highlights Tutorial

Add Gradient Background

We’re Done!

Can you tell how many Rectangles were used to create this Illustration?

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