I'm looking for creative ways to add imperfections or flaws to my vector graphics in order to make them appear more like hand drawn sketches. I'm working with Inkscape so tips that work here are very welcome but I don't want to limit the question to it.
Here are options that I commonly use:
- Actually drawing objects with freehand tools and
simplifythem to get rid of shaky hands effects when using a mouse to draw. - Add objects and blur them.
- Use colour gradients or patterns.
- Use textures.
Are there methods to methodically add imperfections? I'm especially looking for "not so straight lines" (freehand tools) and "not uniform colouration" (multiple gradients?) as may be the result of different pressure in real paintings.
Answer
- Line vocabulary. General variation in width of any line. Easy with Illustrator's Width Tool
- Line form. Non-precise curves or angles which lead to a more natural feel - far more natural with a drawing tablet than any mouse
- Color variation - gradients, patterns, textures - often added as a secondary fill and blend space or transparency altered
- Never use 100% of any color. In my experience, only ink and a tech pen lay down 100% color. You only get about 95% max color with any other traditional media.
- Specific, planned, imperfections. Draw divots, bumps, holes, etc. Add moles to people or discoloration areas. Flat, steady, objects always lend to a "computer generated" impression. This is where Pixar and ILM are getting better. They've learned to add imperfections intentionally.
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