Creating a vector character in Affinity Designer with Ellsphee

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • In this session, multidisciplinary designer Sphelele “Ellsphee” Gumede reveals how he creates a vector character in his inimitable style using Affinity Designer. He walks you through his process from start to finish, using both the Designer and Pixel Persona of the app to add various details to really bring the artwork to life.
    Ellsphee will be available on UA-cam’s Live Chat for this session’s premiere on Thursday, 10 September 2020 at 4pm BST to answer any questions.
    With a skill set encompassing animation, motion graphics, design and illustration, Ellsphee has worked with various production houses and brands on everything from TV shows and commercials to social media content.
    To learn more about Ellsphee and his work, check out the links below:
    Website: ellsphee.co.za/
    Instagram: / ellsphee
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 84

  • @MrZuneJ
    @MrZuneJ 3 роки тому +7

    So happy to see an African artist delivering an Affinity lesson. It was about time!!! Thanks Affinity and awesome work Sphelele

  • @jockneyranger
    @jockneyranger 4 роки тому +24

    Really enjoyed that - keep it coming Affinity and @Ellsphee, if you don't have a UA-cam channel already...get one!

  • @nokukhanyangema5092
    @nokukhanyangema5092 4 роки тому +9

    Now that's talent right there Khehla 👏👏so proud of you.

  • @mcglk
    @mcglk 4 роки тому +9

    OMG. This was excellent. Ellsphee, thank you so much.

  • @brunombardi
    @brunombardi 4 роки тому +6

    Man what a great experience... I really would like to have some insights like Ellsphee had while creating his work... Congratulations Affinity and Ellsphee. Bring more content like this one to us.

  • @SnenhleNjapha
    @SnenhleNjapha 4 роки тому +4

    Look at you Khehla! So excited for you.

  • @CTRL_SMarcos
    @CTRL_SMarcos 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for the video. That illustration is absolutely brilliant!

  • @AlejandroLopez-tb4un
    @AlejandroLopez-tb4un 4 роки тому +5

    Incredible!!! I already have the Affinity Suite 😀. I only lack the talent 😔

  • @steveforbes6900
    @steveforbes6900 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome end result, and nicely explained approach and thought process. Thanks so much!

  • @liyan00
    @liyan00 4 роки тому +2

    I do a lot of line drawings in Illustrator and seeing how the line thicknesses can be manipulated in Affinity Designer, is making me realize I need to really check out AD

  • @twostepghouls
    @twostepghouls 2 місяці тому

    This is so informative. Just now getting into Affinity and these kinds of videos are fascinating.

  • @markoehlschlager3862
    @markoehlschlager3862 4 роки тому +11

    Amazing work. One question: I notice the countless layers of curve layers generated as you draw. Does the number ever become so numerous that it impedes your work? Do you ever find it necessary to stop and group lines into logical groups?

  • @tiffanyb-w2742
    @tiffanyb-w2742 4 роки тому +3

    Loved this one. It was so creative, inspiring, and completely understand the "feeling" of being satisfied with the artwork.

  • @StudioJason69
    @StudioJason69 4 роки тому +3

    Really fine work, Ellsphee. Loved seeing the workflow you use. Lots of useful skills, you’re a Talented Artist.

  • @nicholascalloway-salazar4227
    @nicholascalloway-salazar4227 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your workflow! Been looking for a tutorial on vector art using affinity designer!🙏🏾🧡

  • @CornelisKramer-s7g
    @CornelisKramer-s7g 9 місяців тому

    Thank you , it was a great lesson, opened my eyes to see what can be done with Affinity

  • @sanhunter1874
    @sanhunter1874 3 роки тому

    Mesmerized by your work. Beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @ZacharieVibertGuigue
    @ZacharieVibertGuigue 4 роки тому +8

    Just about to make the switch from Illustrator thanks Affinity 🙏

    • @kirknurse1720
      @kirknurse1720 4 роки тому +3

      @@memberwhen22 not necessarily it depends on what is his requirement. Used Adobe for 21 years, switched to Affinity in 2016, and use it for all my design work.

    • @Artistram3d1
      @Artistram3d1 3 роки тому

      @@memberwhen22 I quit Adobe after using their software for over 20 years. While their software is excellent, I'm not a fan of paying subscription fees and not being able to own them like I can with Affinity. I'm also blown away by Affinity's usability and features. Sorry, not sorry, not going back to Adoibe.

  • @suirsam1
    @suirsam1 3 роки тому

    Sublime skill using an incredible software that has inspired me; thank you Ellsphee.

  • @kerwynwilson
    @kerwynwilson 4 роки тому

    Really enjoyed the presentation. Thank you Affinity for highlighting such great talent.

  • @belanhud2100
    @belanhud2100 4 роки тому +2

    Superb work

  • @dka4928
    @dka4928 3 роки тому

    I have to be honest this video is extremely inspiring. I like your approach from beginning to end, especially with the coloring. I hope to venture more into creating my own art and bringing it to life in Affinity Designer. Thank you for the video.

  • @johnhaynes9910
    @johnhaynes9910 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent and well done Ellsphee :)

  • @maartenpsion9036
    @maartenpsion9036 3 роки тому

    This guy is a legend. Such amazing work. 😍😍

  • @leslielillard2843
    @leslielillard2843 Рік тому +1

    Amazing work!! I am in awe of your creation. Are you self-taught in graphic design or did you go to college for graphic design?

  • @Goldmangun
    @Goldmangun 4 роки тому +1

    Really beautiful and impressive work, thank you!

  • @martinpetersen3187
    @martinpetersen3187 4 роки тому +1

    Very interesting and inspiring. Keep up the great work.

  • @westtisburylibraryartshows1340
    @westtisburylibraryartshows1340 3 роки тому

    Amazing resource, thank you so much for sharing your talents!

  • @BenFrankarts
    @BenFrankarts 3 роки тому

    Love the video your skills are exceptional. The style is beautiful too! Thanks for giving insight into your process and more importantly, your decision making path. So cool to see some freestyle artwork for a change. This space is packed with commercial graphic design and I get it, we all gotta eat but seeing more personal works being done with this amazing program inspires me on a different level! Carry on sir!

  • @literaturix
    @literaturix 4 роки тому +1

    Great! Inspiration! Thank you so much!

  • @polarsingular
    @polarsingular 4 роки тому +1

    What a great video. Thank you

  • @gishere3805
    @gishere3805 3 роки тому

    Amazing looking artwork. Great video. Thank you!

  • @afromultimediaflava
    @afromultimediaflava 4 роки тому +3

    Sho Ellsphee! Tshisa poi poi!

  • @wellteazm
    @wellteazm 3 роки тому

    Nice work, mate. Thanx for sharing! God bless from Switzerland 🙏🏼❤️

  • @bigleebrink
    @bigleebrink 3 роки тому

    Amazing! Such an awesome artist. Very helpful tutorial too. Thank you.

  • @MamaBlvckHoney
    @MamaBlvckHoney 4 роки тому +4

    I'm honestly counting down the hours!!

  • @EvieA54
    @EvieA54 3 роки тому

    Thanks Ellsphee for a really interesting tutorial and loved watching it evolve creatively in your own time. (Background music annoying) but great tutorial and I look forward to more in your presentation style.

  • @AnaraBerdy
    @AnaraBerdy 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing the work process! Your art is wonderful!❤️

  • @avile.n
    @avile.n 3 роки тому

    Awesome video. Learnt a whole lot. I feel like I'm ready to take over the world.

  • @Janizzary
    @Janizzary 4 роки тому +3

    This guy is really good! Somebody get him an iPad Pro and Apple Pencil 2!

    • @sphelelegumede2858
      @sphelelegumede2858 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @foliwe
      @foliwe 3 роки тому

      Ipad and Apple pencil don't make you creative. He does not need them. All he needs is a pen and paper. I think he was got them

  • @DigitalBrooke
    @DigitalBrooke Рік тому

    Amazing tutorial

  • @keeganthambiran1375
    @keeganthambiran1375 4 роки тому

    Brilliant work bro. You should think about getting your own UA-cam channel. Salute my fellow 031er

  • @jevgenisuija
    @jevgenisuija 3 роки тому

    wOw! Such a cool art process! Thank you man! One of the best sessions this far. Its petty, you didnt have time to show us all of those little details :). I noticed, blue/green piece of sweater looks kind of paper with torn edges. Did you apply textures or how did you make it?

  •  4 роки тому

    Nice art and great explanation. Thank you! :)

  • @soulvibration-groningen
    @soulvibration-groningen 4 роки тому +1

    Very Nice!!

  • @PinkPanthress
    @PinkPanthress 4 роки тому +1

    Wait a second... why didn't we get a notice beforehand like last time???

  • @40MileDesertRat
    @40MileDesertRat 4 роки тому

    Nice work. Great art. Thanks!

  • @Muhammed.Yaseen
    @Muhammed.Yaseen 4 роки тому +1

    Wow!!

  • @IannisMaragakis
    @IannisMaragakis 4 роки тому

    Great work man! Kudos!

  • @pixeltoneafrica
    @pixeltoneafrica 4 роки тому +3

    Aweh

  • @mtm7031
    @mtm7031 Рік тому

    Wow! you are awesome bro

  • @harbscantina
    @harbscantina 4 роки тому

    Love the image.

  • @Keith12001
    @Keith12001 3 роки тому

    Good. Thanks for sharing

  • @marcodimario9918
    @marcodimario9918 4 роки тому

    Great job!!! Thanks!

  • @jasonreid8228
    @jasonreid8228 4 роки тому

    awesome artwork

  • @lyndaphoenix_
    @lyndaphoenix_ 4 роки тому +4

    Anyone else wondering why we didn't see enough of his cute face? just me? ok...

  • @PixelProlo
    @PixelProlo 4 роки тому +2

    Hi from sunny
    Nothern Germany 🌈🌹

  • @liraco_mx
    @liraco_mx 4 роки тому

    17:15 was curious about what you did to get the shaded look on the face. Was it just shapes with blur and textures overlaid on top?

  • @leonardallie1346
    @leonardallie1346 3 роки тому

    Hi boss love your work

  • @romenpheonixx7005
    @romenpheonixx7005 3 роки тому

    A. M. A. Z. I. N. G.

  • @noahck2345
    @noahck2345 4 роки тому +1

    How did you achieve that textured effect on the "world peace" badge.
    thanks

    • @sphelelegumede2858
      @sphelelegumede2858 4 роки тому

      I applied and tweaked to Gradient Overlay found under Effects. Similar to how I did the smiley face.

    • @noahck2345
      @noahck2345 4 роки тому

      Thanks

    • @noahck2345
      @noahck2345 4 роки тому

      Thanks

  • @mangs9940
    @mangs9940 4 роки тому

    very cool!

  • @nolanwest6831
    @nolanwest6831 3 роки тому

    dope

  • @elisestewart6202
    @elisestewart6202 3 роки тому

    Does affinity designer and photo have a tracing tool like photo shop and AI?? Or do you have to manually have to trace everything?

    • @julianaquinonesosorio8528
      @julianaquinonesosorio8528 3 роки тому

      Trace it in another software, I'm using Inkscape to do so. It's really easy to use :) I know, a shame this can’t be done with Affinity, but that I can combine vectors and pixels makes it worth it!

  • @lnt8756
    @lnt8756 4 роки тому +2

    🇿🇦

  • @maryamsh1006
    @maryamsh1006 2 роки тому

    Omg it so so so so so beautifulllllllllll 🥺😭😭😭😭😭😭😭👦😭😭😭

  • @jer3006
    @jer3006 4 роки тому

    Beautiful artwork! Beautiful use of Affinity Designer. I hope you take my next comment in the spirit that it is meant to be helpful for your videos: Please stop with the nervous cursor movements, remember our eyes are trying to follow your actions. When you are hovering, let it hover, no wiggling around. When you move to select a tool, do it at straight, smooth, and at 2/3 speed motion so we can follow it. I'm not referring to your sped-up portions, only your talking, describing, demonstrating portions. I am so disappointed I had to stop at 10:00 due to a queasy stomach because your artwork is so interesting! I'll try to return to watch more of it.