Bloom Logo Process

What I learn today?

Short cuts keys

n = pencil tool

cmd E = eraser

cmd J = join two points - have to select two points beforehand

` = smooth tool - self-assigned shortcut

To draw a monoline floral

  1. draft on Procreate with monoline brush.

  2. take screenshot

  3. airdrop screenshot onto mac

  4. open picture on mac

  5. ctl c sketch

  6. ctl v on desired layer in Illustrator

  7. centre sketch on artboard

  8. lower opacity

  9. lock sketch layer

  10. go on another layer

  11. use pencil tool to draw

  12. adjust stroke to.9px

  13. draw with ipad using Astropad

  14. make sure lines are as clean as possible. close gaps as much as possible

  15. go to preview mode to clean up sketch. move starting and ending points to align neatly. smooth curves.remove dings. join open ends. Close gaps.

Sarah Toh