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!
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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
September 27th, 2008 at 11:17 am -
This is a great post! A simple yet elegant technique.
January 6th, 2009 at 8:59 pm -
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January 17th, 2009 at 3:08 am -
Thanks, This is great work
January 17th, 2009 at 11:12 am -
awesome stuff and tutorial. thanks!
January 20th, 2009 at 1:49 pm -
Thank you!
January 23rd, 2009 at 10:20 am -
Coolness… not only a freebie but also you explain easily how its done! Thank You!
February 14th, 2009 at 4:09 pm -
Sweet set, many thanks
February 21st, 2009 at 12:23 am -
Thank you. I made a great background from this tutorial!
May 5th, 2010 at 4:50 am -
Thanks for this nice work!
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August 4th, 2010 at 1:50 pm -
i can't believe how simple yet how amazingly effective this is, thank you >3<”