Adobe Illustrator is a perfect tool for flat character design because you can literately draw a character using the most basic tools and enhance it using its endless options of vector editing tools.
Yes, it can get a bit complicated for beginners, but it's not impossible. You'll be playing with the shapes and layers mostly.
❗️If this is your first time creating a flat character, start with the easiest shape - circles! Then use the Pathfinder Tool (Unite) to combine the shapes. If you don't know how to combine shapes or not familiar with the Pathfinder options, check this out:
• Illustrator Pathfinder...
• 3 Quick Ways to Combin...
🖍️ I suggest you to use layers to organize your artwork: • Master Adobe Illustrat...
🖍️ Choose 3 to 5 colors and create a color palette: illustratorhow.com/make-color...
🖍️ If you're not sure what colors to use, you can sample colors from an actual image using the Eyeropper: illustratorhow.com/how-to-use...
🖍️ Use the Pen Tool and Paintbrush to add details: illustratorhow.com/how-to-use...
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:07 Setting up - add layers
1:23 Design the character's face
4:00 Design the character's hair
6:25 Add details to the face
8:12 Design the body and clothes
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