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Monoline Illustration in Adobe Illustrator: From Sketch to Vector

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Monoline Illustration in Adobe Illustrator: Create Clean, Minimalist Vector Art

Monoline illustration is a modern, minimalist drawing style perfect for logos, icons, branding, editorial, web, and beyond. With its consistent line weight and streamlined look, it’s both visually striking and incredibly versatile for client work and personal projects.

In this class, you’ll follow my entire process for creating a monoline vector illustration—from inspiration and sketching to refining and finalizing in Adobe Illustrator. We’ll focus on keeping the workflow simple and the results professional.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Choose and refine a subject for monoline illustration

  • Gather reference images and turn them into usable inspiration

  • Sketch out ideas on paper or digitally

  • Use key Illustrator tools to vectorize your artwork with clean, consistent lines

  • Apply your finished illustration to different design contexts (logos, merch, icons, etc.)

Even if you're new to vector illustration, the class is approachable and doesn’t rely on complex tools—just a clear idea and a strong workflow.

Who This Class Is For:
Great for intermediate Adobe Illustrator users, but beginners with some familiarity will be able to follow along. Also ideal for logo designers, illustrators, and digital artists who want to explore a more minimal, modern style.

Tools & Software You’ll Use:

  • Sketching tools (pen & paper or tablet)

  • Adobe Illustrator

Class Runtime: Approximately 1 hour, 9 minutes

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Why I Love Monoline!
  • Class Project
  • Finding Reference Imagery
  • Finding Inspiration
  • Drawings Tips - Breaking Your Subject Into Shapes
  • Sketching a Cat
  • Sketching a Monster
  • Sketching a Skull
  • Vectorizing a Cat - Part 1
  • Vectorizing a Cat - Part 2
  • Vectorizing a Monster - Time-Lapse
  • Vectorizing a Skull - Time-Lapse
  • Wrap-Up
  • A Message From Future Jon

Taught by

Jon Brommet

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