How to Create a Children's Colorful Bicycle in Adobe Illustrator
如何在Adobe Illustrator中創建兒童彩色自行車
夏天是一個偉大的季節,揭開你的自行車和去騎自行車的道路!還有一整個夏天的時間,所以讓我們來看看在Adobe Illustrator中創建平面風格兒童自行車的令人興奮的過程,使用簡單的形狀,筆劃面板中的選項和各種Pathfinder操作。我們開始吧!
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Summer is a great season to uncover your bike and go cycling down the road! There is still a whole summer month ahead, so let’s take a ride through the exciting process of creating of a flat-style children's bicycle in Adobe Illustrator, using simple shapes, options from the Stroke panel, and various Pathfinder operations. Let’s start!
夏天是一個偉大的季節, 騎自行車,沿著這條路騎自行車!接下來還有一整個夏天, 所以讓我們來看看這個令人興奮的過程 在Adobe Illustrator中使用簡單的形狀、「筆劃」面板中的選項和各種路徑查找器操作創建了一個平面樣式的兒童自行車。我們開始吧!
1. Render the Wheel of the Bicycle
1. 渲染自行車車輪
Step 1步驟1
We’ll start from the essential part of the bike: the wheel. And firstly we’ll form a tire. Use the Ellipse Tool (L) to make a 150 x 150 px circle. Switch the Fill color to None and the Stroke color to dark-violet in the Colors panel. Head to the Stroke panel and set the Weight to 8 pt.
我們將從自行車的基本部分開始:車輪。首先我們要做一個輪胎使用橢圓工具(L)製作一個150 x 150 px的圓形。在「顏色」面板中,將「填充」顏色切換為「無」,將「描邊」顏色切換為深紫色。前往描邊面板,將權重設置為8磅。

Step 2步驟2
Let’s convert our circle to curves and add a gentle shadow to it, making the tire more three-dimensional. Go to Object > Expand > Stroke. Now we have a ring-shaped Compound Path.
讓我們將圓轉換為曲線,並為其添加柔和的陰影,使輪胎更具立體感。轉到對象>展開>筆劃。現在我們有一個環形的複合路徑。
Copy the shape and Paste it in Front twice (Control-C > Control-F > Control-F). Select the top shape and move it to the right a bit using the right arrow key (I’ve switched the top shape to outlines, so that it's clearly visible in the screenshot below).
複製形狀並將其粘貼到前面兩次(Control-C > Control-F > Control-F)。選擇頂部的形狀,並使用右箭頭鍵將其向右移動一點(我已經將頂部的形狀切換為輪廓,以便在下面的屏幕截圖中清晰可見)。

And here’s a trick. Select the shape that we’ve moved and the one beneath it. Use the Minus Front function of Pathfinder to cut the shapes, so that we have only two pieces left. Switch the Blending Mode to Multiply in the Transparency panel and adjust the color, turning the shapes into a subtle shadow. We’ll be using this method further on, adding semi-transparent shadows to other parts of our bicycle as well.
這裡有一個技巧。選擇我們移動過的形狀和它下面的形狀。使用路徑查找器的減正面功能來剪切形狀,這樣我們就只剩下兩塊了。在「透明度」面板中將混合模式切換為「正片疊底」並調整顏色,將形狀變成微妙的陰影。我們將進一步使用這種方法,為自行車的其他部分添加半透明陰影。

Step 3步驟3
Copy the shape that we’ve created and place the duplicate inside the first shape, making it smaller. Change the color of the inner shape to light beige, creating the rim.
複製我們已經創建的形狀,並將複本放在第一個形狀內,使其更小。將內部形狀的顏色更改為淺米色,創建邊緣。

Step 4步驟4
Now we need to add some spokes. Make a vertical line with the Line Segment Tool (\), holding down the Shift key. Set the Stroke Weight to 3 pt and the color to the same beige as we have on the rim. Keeping the line selected, double-click the Rotate Tool (R) icon in the Tools panel. In the pop-up Rotate Options window, set the Rotate Angle value to 90 degrees to place our line horizontally. Click the Copy button to make two crossing lines.
現在我們需要添加一些輻條。用線段工具(\)畫一條垂直線,同時按住Shift鍵。設置描邊粗細為3磅,顏色為相同的米色,因為我們對邊緣。保持選中直線,雙擊「工具」面板中的「旋轉工具(R)」圖標。在彈出的「旋轉選項」窗口中,將「旋轉角度」值設置為90度以水平放置我們的線。單擊「複製」按鈕以創建兩條交叉線。
Let’s multiply the spokes. Select the crossing lines and open the Rotate Options window again. Set the Angle value to 360/20. This way Adobe Illustrator will automatically calculate the proper angle degree for 20 copies. Click the Copy button and then repeat our last action by pressing Control-D several times, making more copies of the spokes.
讓我們乘輻條。選擇交叉線並再次打開「旋轉選項」窗口。將「角度」值設置為360/20。這樣,Adobe Illustrator將自動計算20個複本的正確角度。點按「複製」按鈕,然後重複我們的最後一個操作,按Control-D幾次,製作更多的輻條複本。

Step 5步驟5
Let’s add a wheel fender. Make a circle of the same size as our wheel and put it on top, covering the wheel. Swap Fill and Stroke (Shift-X) colors and set the Stroke Weight to 8 pt, making a thick outline.
讓我們添加一個車輪擋泥板。做一個和我們的輪子一樣大小的圓圈,把它放在上面,蓋住輪子。交換填充和描邊(Shift-X)顏色,並設置描邊粗細為8磅,使粗輪廓。
Now take the Scissors Tool (С) and click on the left and right anchor points. This way we’re splitting the shape into two equal halves. Delete the lower half. As for the upper half, set the Weight to 8 pt, and the Cap and Corner to middle positions in the Stroke panel.
現在採取剪刀工具(剪刀),並點擊左右錨點。這樣我們就把形狀分成了相等的兩半。刪除下半部分。對於上半部分,在「筆觸」面板中將「權重」設置為8 pt,並將「帽」和「角」設置為中間位置。

Step 6步驟6
Object > Expand the fender, fill it with a girlish pink color and add the shadow in the say way as we did previously, using the Minus Front function of Pathfinder. Place a small 25 x 25 px circle inside the wheel, using the Align panel to Align it to Key Object, placing it right in the center of the wheel.
對象>展開擋泥板,填充一個少女的粉紅色,並添加陰影的方式說,我們以前做的,使用減去前面的功能的探路者。將一個25 x 25 px的小圓圈放置在輪子內,使用「對齊」面板將其與關鍵點對象對齊,將其放置在輪子的正中心。

2. Add More Parts to Our Bicycle
2. 為我們的自行車添加更多零件
Step 1步驟1
Let’s depict a panel that covers the chainstay. Take the Rectangle Tool (M), make a narrow turquoise rectangle and place it horizontally. Select the upper right anchor point with the Direct Selection Tool (A) and move it up a bit by pressing the up arrow key multiple times or by holding down the Shift key and pressing the up arrow key to move it to a larger distance. Repeat the same for the lower right anchor point.
讓我們描繪一個面板,涵蓋了chainstay。使用矩形工具(M),製作一個狹窄的青綠色矩形,並將其水平放置。使用直接選擇工具(A)選擇右上方的錨點,並通過多次按向上箭頭鍵或按住Shift鍵並按向上箭頭鍵將其向上移動一點,以將其移動到更大的距離。對右下錨點重複相同的操作。
Use the Live Corners feature of Adobe Illustrator CC to make the corners rounded: select the shape and as you see the tiny circle indicators next to each corner, pull any of them to its maximum. If you’re using earlier versions of the program, feel free to apply Effect > Stylize > Round Corners.
使用Adobe Illustrator CC的「活動角」功能使角變圓:選擇形狀,當您看到每個角旁邊的小圓圈指示器時,將其中任何一個拉到最大。如果您使用的是該程式的早期版本,請隨意應用「效果>樣式化>圓角」。

Step 2步驟2
Select the pink circle on the wheel, hold down both Alt and Shift and drag the circle to the right to create a copy. Make the copy circle a bit larger and add another one on top. You can also make the corners in the right part of the turquoise shape more rounded by selecting all the anchor points of the right side and using the Live Corners function again to increase the roundness.
選擇滾輪上的粉紅色圓圈,按住Alt和Shift並向右拖動圓圈以創建複本。把複製的圓再放大一點,在上面再加一個。您還可以通過選擇右側的所有錨點並再次使用「活動角」功能來增加圓度,從而使綠松石形狀右側部分的角更圓。

Step 3步驟3
Use the Line Segment Tool (\) or the Pen Tool (P) to draw a small diagonal stroke with 5 pt Stroke Weight for the crank arm. Add a pedal on top of it with the Rectangle Tool (M) or Rounded Rectangle Tool.
使用線段工具(\)或鋼筆工具(P)為曲柄臂繪製一個小的對角線筆劃,筆劃粗細為5磅。使用矩形工具(M)或圓角矩形工具在其上添加踏板。

Step 4步驟4
Draw a thick line with 10 pt Stroke Weight for the seat tube. And add another thinner line, almost perpendicular to the seat tube, forming a triangle. Form a pink seat on top with the help of the Rounded Rectangle Tool.
為座管繪製一條具有10磅筆劃粗細的粗線。再加上一條細一點的線,幾乎垂直於座管,形成一個三角形。形成一個粉紅色的座位上的幫助下,圓角矩形工具。

Step 5步驟5
Now select the wheel, hold down Alt and Shift and drag to create a copy, making the front wheel. Let’s rotate the fender of the front wheel a bit. Select the fender, take the Rotate Tool (R), place the pivot point in the center of the front wheel (Alt-click in the center) and release the mouse key to open the Rotate Options window. Set the Angle value to 20 degrees.
現在選擇車輪,按住Alt和Shift鍵並拖動以創建複本,製作前輪。讓我們把前輪的擋泥板轉一下。選擇擋泥板,使用旋轉工具(R),將軸點放置在前輪的中心(按住Alt鍵單擊中心),然後釋放滑鼠鍵打開旋轉選項窗口。將「角度」值設置為20度。
Add the head tube in the front of our bicycle by holding Alt-Shift and copying the seat tube, so that the lines are parallel.
添加頭管在我們的自行車前面按住Alt鍵Shift和複製座管,使線是平行的。

Step 6步驟6
Now it’s time to add a stem and a handlebar to our bicycle! Draw a polyline with sharp corner with the help of the Pen Tool (P). Select the anchor point at the corner and Convert it to Smooth from the control bar on top. Duplicate the created stem and change the color of the copy to pink. Keeping the shape selected, use the Eraser Tool (Shift-E) to delete most of the copy, leaving only a small piece for the handle.
現在是時候為我們的自行車添加一個柄和一個把手了!在鋼筆工具(P)的幫助下繪製一條具有尖角的多段線。選擇拐角處的錨點,然後從頂部的控制欄中將其轉換為平滑。複製創建的莖,並將複本的顏色更改為粉紅色。保持形狀被選中,使用橡皮擦工具(Shift-E)刪除大部分複本,只留下一小部分作為手柄。

Step 7步驟7
Add two more tubes connecting both parts of the bicycle. Bend the top tube with the Curvature Tool (Shift-`), forming a smooth arch.
增加兩個管連接自行車的兩個部分。彎曲頂部管與曲率工具(Shift-「),形成一個光滑的拱。

Step 8步驟8
Let’s add some minor details to give our image a finished look! Select the chainstay covering and go to Object > Path > Offset Path. Set the Offset value to -5 px, thus creating a new shape inside the selected one. Make the shape darker and add some more elements to the bicycle to your liking.
讓我們添加一些小細節,讓我們的形象完成外觀!選擇鏈索覆蓋並轉到對象%3 E路徑%3 E偏移路徑。將「偏移」值設置為-5 px,從而在所選形狀內創建一個新形狀。使形狀更暗,並添加一些更多的元素,自行車到你喜歡的。
To make a simple and clean composition, put a light-beige rectangle in the bottom of the Layers panel for the background and add a few darker spots on the ground around the wheels.
要製作簡單幹淨的構圖,請在「圖層」面板的底部放置一個淺米色矩形作為背景,並在輪子周圍的地面上添加一些較暗的斑點。

Step 9步驟9
Finally, let’s form the clouds that we can place in the top area of our image. Use the Ellipse Tool (L) to make a row of white circles, overlapping each other. Keeping the circles selected, take the Eraser Tool (Shift-E), hold down the Alt key, and drag the Eraser Tool above the bottom part of the cloud, making a white rectangle. When you release the mouse button, all the unwanted parts are gone. Our fluffy cloud is ready!
最後,讓我們形成雲,我們可以放置在我們的圖像的頂部區域。使用橢圓工具(L)製作一排相互重疊的白色圓圈。保持圓圈被選中,使用橡皮擦工具(Shift-E),按住Alt鍵,然後將橡皮擦工具拖到雲的底部上方,形成一個白色矩形。當你釋放滑鼠按鈕時,所有不需要的部分都消失了。我們的雲準備好了!

Let’s Go Cycling!讓我們騎自行車!
Great job, guys! We’ve finished making a flat children’s bicycle, using simple yet effective techniques. I hope you’ve enjoyed this quick tutorial and will come back for more. Stay tuned and keep creating beautiful things!
幹得好夥計們我們已經完成了一個平面兒童自行車,使用簡單而有效的技術。我希望您喜歡這個快速教程,並會回來獲取更多內容。繼續關注,繼續創造美好的事物!

