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8/19/2012

fox vectors

Finally got myself a vector program and I have been recreating some of my sketches into vector artwork. Went through old sketchbooks and pulled up some cute foxes. It turns out they translate very well into this form of graphic art (at least, I think so). And although the work can be tedious, I found the skill came back to me quite easily (from one class I took about ten years ago!). I rather enjoy the focus of making beautiful curves that communicate the shape I want, with the least number of anchors (I draw the curves by hand, no auto-plotting).

Anyways, here's some results. Original fox sketches, followed by the vector art they became:

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