Ekaterinburg –
This is not a photo. It’s entirely created using Adobe Illustrator in vector art using a technique called Gradient Mesh.
Gradient mesh is an extremely difficult technique to master. It requires the patience of an artist and the the vision of a 3d modeler to pull it off correctly. Ruslan Khasanov has a gift for this style as you can see here. Take a closer look at this series of wireframes and finals and pay close attention to the fabrics and hair. Amazing.
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Vector Realism – Rawlings baseball glove
Japan –
Vector mastermind Highside has “kicked it up a knotch”. Her vector illustration has a sense of realism that is just incredible. Take a close look at the details on this Rawlings glove. The colour is spot on, but it’s the creases in the leather and the texture of the laces that have us baffled. How did she do it?
Take a look at her process here:
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Realistic Vector Illustration – French Horn
Japan,
KOJI MASUI is one of the world’s greatest ultra-realistic vector illustrator. He is a master at handling complex gradient mesh techniques to create vectors that are photo realistic. Here is an example of his work in the form of a French Horn. Notice the way the makes polished metal seem so easy.
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STOP WATCH – Pedro Gomez
Here is great example of vector realism. Pedro has done a great job calculating light and texture. Supurb attention to detail.
See more of Pedro’s work here.
REALISTIC CAMERA – Yukio Miyamoto
Tokyo, Japan –
There are few out there that can even come close to the Adobe Illustrator Master Yukio Miyamoto.
His understanding of software, lighting and dimension is unparalled. This is an example of that talent.
This Leica camera illustration is really something to behold.
Take a closer look at Yukio‘s genius here. The detail is incredible. •
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Angel – Ultra-realistic vector portrait by Ussa Methawiitayakul
Thailand –
This is a piece called “Angel” by Thai artist Ussa Methawiitayakul (aka I-evermind). Believe it or not, this magnificient illustration was crafted entirely in Adobe Illustrator. A fantastic example of patience and talent.
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