Everyone loves free vector art. Here’s a fun vector freebie: Abstract blobs & bursts! Inside you’ll find ten multi-colored blobby shapes and a couple of bonus composites.
I hope you enjoy these free vectors - Read on to find out how to easily make some of your own!
First: Make a few circles with complementary colors. Now, set the blending mode to multiply and turn the opacity down to about 60%. The more circles you have to begin with, the darker and more intense the final product will be.
Second:So I wanted a darker final blob, so I copied and rotated the first group of circles.
Third: Take warp tool at about 50% strength and make a few sweeping passes through your circles. You should end up with something like this.
Fourth: Use the smoothing tool (found under the flyout in the pencil tool) to clean up some rough curves. Go back to the warp tool to add a little more character to the blob until you’re satisfied!
See, I had trouble making four steps out of that! Once you’ve mastered that process, don’t be afraid to use the wrinkle, pinch and bloat varieties of the warp tool. Have fun!
June 12th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I like these, thanks so much!
June 13th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Yay for free stuff.. Boo for not being Illustrator backwards-compatible… Not everyone can afford the latest updates…
June 13th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Nice catch kaos, fixed. Now it is v8 EPS, so even the Inkscapers can download.
June 13th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Awesome! The link didn’t work from my feed reader, though. Just letting ya know.
June 13th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
WOW… really cool effects
Thanks
June 14th, 2008 at 2:53 am
This is one of the reasons I love this site. You don’t just give out professional advice or candy (freebies), you also show techniques that are useful, and generally involve a slightly different way of look at the programs and how to use them. Thank You!
June 16th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
this is a breath of fresh air!
June 17th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
dam!!! thanks hommies