Drawing Vector Graphics: Isometric Illustration

Learn how to create detailed isometric views of buildings, vehicles, and even people, with Adobe Illustrator.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Exercise files

1. Isometrics 101

• What is isometric illustration?
• Creating isometric objects: Part 1
• Creating isometric objects: Part 2
• Lighting isometric objects: Part 1
• Lighting isometric objects: Part 2
• Thumbnail sketching isometric composition
• Reversing isometric projection

2. Vector Illustration Methods

• Using actions to create isometric objects
• Using masks effectively: Part 1
• Using masks effectively: Part 2
• Using masks effectively: Part 3
• Detailing isometric illustrations: Part 1
• Detailing isometric illustrations: Part 2
• Composing isometric projection
• Isometric asset library

3. Building Isometric Illustration

• Creating an isometric building illustration: Part 1
• Creating an isometric building illustration: Part 2
• Creating an isometric truck illustration
• Creating irregular and organic isometric objects: Part 1
• Creating irregular and organic isometric objects: Part 2
• Creating people for isometric illustration
• Using Smart Guides for isometric illustration

4. Inspiring Isometric Illustrations

• Inspiring illustrator: Greg Maxon
• Isometric illustration usage examples

5. Isometric Challenge

• Isometric illustration challenge: Build a house
• Isometric illustration solution: Build a house
• Isometric illustration solution: Build a house (continued)

Conclusion

• Closing