How to Create Chestnut Illustration (Illustrator)

In this section we will introduce you how to create the chestnut illustration.

The chestnuts are available. You can use it as an image part to represent the season autumn. We will not use Pen Tool to make it easier for beginners.

This is very easy to do! Let’s see how we can do it!

Step01 Draw Precise Circle

First, draw the chestnut base.

Select Eclipse Tool, draw a precise circle with Shift + Drag. Set the color brown (#623717) no line.

Step02 Deform Circle into Chestnut

Deform the precise circle into chestnut.

Select [Direct Selection Tool] and click the anchor point at the bottom. Drag it a little above.

Step03 Cracked Circle

The bottom part of the circle is deformed and we have a cracked circke.

Step04 Switch Anchor Point

Next, select [Anchor Point Switching Tool] and click the anchor point on top of the circle.

Step05 Chestnut Base is Completed!

The top anchor point is switched and we have the chestnut base! This is indeed a cute shape.

For later tasks, copy (Ctrl + C) the chestnut and paste (Ctrl + F) to front.

Step06 Create Bottom Part

Next, draw a big circle at the bottom of the chestnut. Select the previously pasted chestnut and the circle.

Step07 Pathfinder > Clip

Keep selecting the objects and click [Pathfinder (Window > Pathfinder)].

Step08 Remove Unwanted Parts

Next, get rid of the unwanted part of the circle by [Right Click > Ungroup].

Change the color of the bottom part into light brown (#A7784D).

Step09 Add Gloss and Dots

Lastly, add gloss and dots to the chestnut with Eclipse Tool. Please use the example above for color selection.

Done!

I added leaves as an accent. This is a very cute illustration and perfect for the autumn season designs.

You could use it for book illustration or seasonal greetings.

We did not use Pen Tool this time and it is easy to do for beginners. Try creating this!

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