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La Puerta Logo step-by-step tutorial

Apply a Flat fill to the first lines shape using the color shown above left. Apply a Linear fill to the second shape using the 2 colors shown. Center the second set over the first set and Group both sets (Ctrl g ). This will be our Chamisa bush.

 

La Puerta Logo step-by-step tutorial

Reduce the size of the Chamisa if necessary and place it to the right of the ristra.

 

La Puerta Logo step-by-step tutorial

Create an ellipse to the size shown and using the Transparency Tool (the wine glass icon) apply a flat fill and about 50% Flat, Mix transparency. Adjust the elements behind the ellipse so they appear within the ellipse. Anything outside of the ellipse will not show. Remember, Alt click to select the next object down.

 

La Puerta Logo step-by-step tutorial

Remove the transparency to the ellipse and send it to the back (Ctrl b). Select all the elements and Arrange > Apply Clip View.

I adjusted some of the clouds and by Ctrl clicking to select them and then using the arrow keys to move them as needed.

And that's it. That was a lot of steps wasn't it? It is not exactly like the original logo, but it is close enough that I think you can see how the logo was created.

I hope I didn't leave out too many critical steps. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please use the feedback form on the next page to send me your comments. I try to respond to every e-mail I receive and to answer your questions and reply to your comments.

Gary W. Priester
Host

 

 

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