Freebie: Abstract blobs & bursts

Thu, Jun 12, 2008

Freebies

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.

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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.

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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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Adam Wagner - who has written 61 posts on GoMediaZine.

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  • I like these, thanks so much!
  • Yay for free stuff.. Boo for not being Illustrator backwards-compatible... Not everyone can afford the latest updates... :(
  • Nice catch kaos, fixed. Now it is v8 EPS, so even the Inkscapers can download.
  • Awesome! The link didn't work from my feed reader, though. Just letting ya know. :)
  • WOW... really cool effects

    Thanks :)
  • Kaet
    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!
  • TiffanyForrester
    this is a breath of fresh air!
  • Fugitive
    dam!!! thanks hommies
  • This is a great post! A simple yet elegant technique.
  • Denzel
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  • Thanks, This is great work
  • awesome stuff and tutorial. thanks!
  • Pat
    Thank you!
  • Coolness... not only a freebie but also you explain easily how its done! Thank You!
  • Sweet set, many thanks
  • Leah
    Thank you. I made a great background from this tutorial!
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