Vexel Art is a style composed of multiple layered shapes and focuses on recreating an imagery using a raster program. The name came from a combination of
vector and
pixel design. It is an entirely pixel-based raster image that imitates the vector graphics style and not necessarily using Vector Programs.
The general idea is that they are raster images that look much like vector and in most cases are created using the same techniques. It may be composed using vector graphic techniques, however it becomes a vexel when the vector elements are rasterized and further manipulations are done in a raster program.
On this post you will learn how to create your own Vexel graphics through the beginner and intermediate tutorials.
Get to know Vexel and apply the technique.
This tutorial explains the basics about vexeling. It gives practical advice on how to succeed with this art form. Worth reading for the newbie in creating vexel designs.
This tutorial will instruct the reader on how to take a picture and create a vexel image out of it, through Photoshop. Numerous vexel techniques are taught. You’ll learn how to use the Pen Tool, and then put it to good use to construct hundreds of shapes that will compose a full vexel image.
This is a well-known tutorial that covers the detailed process of converting a photo to a vexel illustration. It shows each main step of creating this graphic with the Pen Tool.
The tutorial will show how to create a simple vexel image from a picture. Some pattern effects were used to give the image some interesting texture. This is a basic way to create a vexel image using predominately Photoshop’s vector based tools. Will help you master the pen tool.
This vexel tutorial has great results. The tut doesn’t cover every detail of creating the design, though. It starts with complete line work. Then it gives an overview of the process of coloring it in a vexel style.
This tutorial is one wonderful vexel hair tutorial. Every step is thoroughly explained and would be perfect for beginner in vexel art. Gives a really detailed hair output.
This tutorial covers creating a vexel image in particular with the hair. This one uses a brush to come up with a detailed hair.
Another tutorial to help you get up and running with vexel graphics. This one covers using layer opacities, posterize, the Pen Tool, layer setup, and other basic vexel techniques.
This tutorial will show how to create a vexel hair using stroke paths and gradients. Really nice output.
This basic vexel tutorial shows how to create an eye in this style. It shows how to compose the vexel shapes one group at a time. It covers creating star bursts for the eyes as well.
This tutorial shows a step by step guide in creating a vexel car. From linework, coloring, every part of the car and any other details.
Another great tutorial on vexelling a basic eye. Shows how the shading goes on greyscale and black.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an illustration of a model. We will use Photoshops Burn Tool to add some dimensionality to the illustration.
