Low Poly Image Instructions

 

  1. Set Up Document

    1. 8.5 x 11 (Landscape)

  2. Choose an object to Illustrate

    1. Paste into Doc.

    2. Resize

  3. Rename Layer (ex. Banana)

  4. Lock Layer

  5. Create New Layer

  6. Rename- Geometric

How to Create a Geometric Illustration

  1. Select Pen Tool

    1. No Fill

    2. Black Stroke

    3. 1 pt

  2. Create polygons based on color/value changes and shape of object

  3. Once shape is closed, press Ctrl Shift A

  4. Repeat 7 and 8 until the object is filled. 

  5. Select Shape (Selection Tool - V)

  6. Select Eye dropper (I)

  7.  Choose color. 

  8. Repeat 10-12.

  9. If having trouble selecting shape, lock the other shapes by pressing Ctrl 2

  10. Turn Eyeball off next to Object layer

  11. Zoom in to make sure all polygons meet. (No Gaps)

    1. Use Direct Selection tool (A) to move anchor points.