The next shape begins at the top of the "G" and ends before the second loop in the letter begins. Alternatively, you can adjust the gradient's angle with the Gradient Tool itself. In the Gradient panel, set the angle to 83°, or so. Use the Gradient Tool (G) to apply a Linear Gradient to this shape consisting of the following colors, from left to right: Deselect and Delete this extraneous component. Use the Shape Builder Tool (Shift-M) to select the non-intersecting portion of the newly drawn object. Select your letter and the newly drawn shape. Using the Pen Tool, draw a shape that overlaps the underside of the loop and accentuates the ribbon-like quality of the text (see below). If you opted to skip the previous section and used a ready-made font, make sure to Expand your text under Object before continuing. Doubling up the line art of letters gives the design dimension and weight. Whatever you choose to do, set the fill color to #ddbb4f because it is a wonderful soft gold color that sets the stage for our final design perfectly. Alternatively, you could choose a loopy script font that you like, and skip this entire section. I found it easiest to use the Pen Tool (P) to trace the ribbon-like shapes formed by doubling up the line art I drew for my text. Group together both sets of text and lock the group in the Layers panel. Copy (Control-C) and Paste (Control-V) the text so that the copied group is offset from the first.
Group (Control-G) together your single line of text. We're going to focus on the word "Gold" for most of the rendering section of this tutorial. The "D" simply overlaps the other letters, while the "E" and "N" connect. Not all of my letters are joined together. Then complete the "L" by creating another half loop shape.In the last third of the "O", loop down to the left and back up to the right.Draw two-thirds of an ellipse, starting at the bottom.
For the "OL" of "Golden", I want to make sure the letters loop into each other as though created with a single golden wire.If it makes you feel more comfortable, you can base your script letters on a preexisting font and simply trace the letter forms. Using the Pencil Tool (N) with the stroke set to 1 pt Weight in the Stroke panel, I drew a large, loopy letter "G".We'll start with the most descriptive word in the final design: golden. Let's fire up Adobe Illustrator and get on with it! 1. Drawing the Letters Step 1 The following tutorial assumes you are familiar with the Pen Tool (P), Pencil Tool (N), and Gradient Tool (G), and stresses technique and style over exact replication. Create dimension in the design by doubling up on the text's line art, set up thinly stroked paths on one side, and use golden gradients to create gilded lettering fit to print. In this tutorial, you will draw your own script font (or work off an existing one) and render it into a completed shiny, golden design.
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