CUSTOM SWIRLS CURLS AND TWIRLS

A very popular design feature of modern Illustrations is the swirl. Creating them by brute force is not only a tedious method but will also yield a very inconsistent and rough finished product. Here is an example of the possibilities for the Swirls, Curls and Twirls:

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Obviously the above example is complex but the tutorial below will demystify the creative process and give you insight into the techniques necessary for creating Illustrations such as the Loyalty Card Illustration that I was contracted to create for Natura New York II.

Creating Custom Swirls, Curls and Twirls