Easy 2D to 3D Illustration Hack for Beginners | Adobe Illustrator Tutorial

Create your own 3D, clay effect rainbow in this Adobe Illustrator tutorial.
00:00 - Introduction to tutorial
00:25 - Creating the 2D Rainbow Vector Illustration
02:10 - Shape-builder tool tips
03:18 - Creating the 2D Cloud
04:27 - Moving on to: 3D & Materials Panel
06:11 - Rendering the 2D to 3D illustration
All created and done in Adobe Illustrator 2022. Step-by-step, no time-lapse or cuts so everyone can easily follow along. Perfect and easy for beginners! 😊
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My name is Anne (Adrianne Walujo), and i'm an Indonesian born, Australian based illustrator and designer. I have worked as an in-house designer and illustrator, freelancing, tutoring, merch design and more (not all at once though).
In my RUclips channel I will share drawing tutorial and also career tips.
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[@adriannewalujo.o]

FAQs: 😊
1. At 2:10, rather than using Shape Builder tool, a faster way is to select all shapes and click 'Divide' on Pathfinder panel. Done in a second, thanks to a few users who have suggested this! Life-changing :)
2. 3D feature is only available for Adobe Illustrator 2022 and up! So it doesn't work for anything before.
3. Only available in desktop version and not the iPad version
Thanks for the kind comments and feedback! 😊 Reply to this comment for what other topics or videos you want to see!

[@TommyDanielThompson]

Trim might work better here than divide, divide still keeps the shapes underneath, whereas trim gets rid of any shape underneath the top shape. So you would be left with just the shapes you want.

[@ZeeshanKhan-nv9ef]

i was going to comment the same thing

[@adc_15]

OMG thank youuuu , it wasn't working for me the other way hehe

[@banepus]

Im extremely new, just thought it looks cool lmao. but for me it just says "pathfinder effects should usually be applied to groups", then it proceeds to do nothing lol. Anything i am stupidly doing wrong? :)

[@merryamsalim4515]

thank you so much i was trying the process of video it was not working then just saw your message.thank u

[@noahanan1838]

This was a great tutorial. I like how it seemed rough before the render but then you showed the results. I probably wouldn't have tested it.
For the rainbow, you can also make it with the concentric circle tool from the line menu.

[@arloroan3168]

I have been using illustrator for years. Self taught. Thank you for opening up a section that I never knew existed. Excellent tutorial!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

You and me both, after using them for years we tend to not check out their new stuffs- but they're pretty cool aren't they! :) Glad you like it

[@3dness449]

Simply amazing! I have been playing with the 3D features that Illustrator has since Illustrator CS-1! But this is a GIANT leap from that. Awesome vid.

[@mmcmsp]

This showed up in my timeline and I got curious. Keep up with your channel. I actually love the short format and easy to follow. This is perfect for beginners I can tell. I use to teach illustrator for teens and it’s exactly what beginners need to get familiar with the tool without the feel of having a class but an experience.
Good luck with your channel!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thanks Maria for taking the time to write such kind comment 😊 it's very encouraging!

[@phixphixation7261]

This is really wonderful. I have been using Illustrator for over a year but never used the 3D and Materials window. You have opened up a new dimension for me.

[@adriannewalujo.o]

It's a relatively new feature and not what Ai was used for traditionally- it's a fun one indeed! Happy creating, Phix

[@orangeasmr4727]

This is so cool! It came out really cute!! Thank you for teaching this technique!

[@mariannereuter]

Loved this. Like a clay figure. Thanks for sharing!

[@icweener1636]

simple and beautiful tutorial

[@sendmeplantpics]

Times like these I'm really happy with suggested videos by RUclips, your video was so clear and honestly... this makes it look so less daunting than what I imagined it would be. Thanks so much!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

I'm so happy you find it that way, I also try to be mindful it's easy to follow and short. Enjoy creating and feel free to let me know if you have other things you want to see in future videos 😊

[@brendanthegreek]

This was incredible! Thank you for making this video.

[@artanddesign8561]

Wow, first ever tutorial??? You sound like a pro, very well done! You're a natural. Thanks for the post.

[@BrianKueck]

That was fun making a 3D rainbow with clouds! Thank you Anne! ☁🌈☁🙂

[@richochet]

Thank you so much Adrianne! What a great tutorial, even like the music too :)

[@rintinrina]

Thank you so much. This was a really fun and simple tutorial! I'm trying to learn more about my art programs and see what I can do with them.

[@aaronofkong1830]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks Adrianne. 🎈

[@baranxxi]

Very helpful. Great teaching method. Thank you!

[@FirnzauxBum]

Oh my goodness, I learn new things everyday! Thank you!

[@anlingliu]

wow 我不知道Illustrator還可以做這樣的效果。謝謝妳的教學，好可愛的彩虹

[@kevinmcaleer28]

AMAZING! Great tutorial Adrianne, enjoyed watching this and I learned something too.

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thanks so much Kevin, means a lot! :)

[@LittleFlame93]

Made a couple of cute illustrations out of this tutorial! Thank you

[@yonatankarya]

This video just randomly popped in my homepage and I'm really thankful for that. Great tutorial!

[@JamesDaly]

This is so cool, I had no idea this was possible in Illustrator. Really great tutorial 🙌

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Neither did I! Love learning and sharing what I've discovered, thanks James ;)

[@fernandopaiva85]

M-a-g-i-c! Thank you so much for sharing, Adri! :)

[@pabloplato]

Quick and effective tutorial, great video, thanks for the tips! Incredible how far illustrator has come, I remember having to do the shadows manually and needing to break up objects into various sections or toying with a mesh to get the shadows just right.

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Agreeed! There are more things to explore with their new updates, and I'm also learning to keep up to improve the workflow! :D

[@Max.Paprika]

I do believe this is the first new feature since the ability to paste smart objects that I'm actually interested in using. This was a great way to show off the Inflate function!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thanks Max, I was also excited when I learnt about it initially!

[@narjesbakhtyar2919]

it was lovely! keep it up!

[@imtonyteach]

Great job for your first time!!! I learned a new trick!

[@aquecomunica]

Thank you! Amazing job!

[@katerinamaslova4307]

Very nice tutorial and a nice outcome! Thank you!

[@angelosa.3178]

You are awesome, thanks for the tutorial!

[@PhillipYarish]

As your first tutorial it was very smooth and informative. You are a natural. Thanks.

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Wow, thanks Phillip, very encouraging 😊

[@hollyhancock1045]

Thank you so much for the great tutorial!

[@fmphotooffice5513]

It helps if you know other elements of the final usage for deciding light source and shadow directions, especially any adjacent photographs. Matching them helps with the illusion. Saving the AI file ready for final adjustments is a good idea. (Do that with your layer styles in PS too.)

[@keigorjai01]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have been using AI for more than 23 years, and I am still learning. Everything is pretty straight forward, I followed every step and it does exactly what you showed us. Thanks.

[@louisecullmann3867]

It is really still working . Thank you so much.

[@TimBettridgeVR180]

Congrats on your first tutorial video, I think you did very well. Inspired me to open illustrator to check this out!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

That's so kind of you and enjoy creating!

[@glenngangan2965]

thank you. you explained it so simply.

[@lisazijlstra15]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I'll try it out myself and tag you in the finished result! 💖

[@adriannewalujo.o]

You are so welcome!!! 😊😊 I’m super looking forward to that 😆

[@talitabondezzan]

Thank you for this tutorial! It was easy to understand and follow! ;)

[@ingridalvesdiary]

THANK YOU! YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@cariboujadewildernesslife9210]

This was a fabulous tutorial. In addition to being informative, I love your calm voice and pleasant sounds of your video.

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thanks Caribou, that's the first time someone made comment about my voice haha! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@mteresaortizmartinez7666]

Love every single thing you do! Thanks for the tutorial!! 🥰

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Aww that’s so kind of you, thank you! I will post more useful content going forward hopefully you will enjoy those too :))

[@diiogopk]

Looks super simple and easy, I'll try for sure! Thanks for that video

[@adriannewalujo.o]

You are so welcome! Glad you found it easy to follow :)

[@grimcity]

This is great, I use Illustrator all the time but didn't have any files that would benefit from this, so seeing you set it up and render it was really awesome!
Thank you, and cheers from Louisiana!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Of course! Do check out other videos, there are ones where you can just download free illustrations to turn 3D :)

[@mysteriouslygh]

This was really easy to follow and I had no idea you could do these effects in Illustrator. So cool! :) I just subscribed and look forward to seeing more tutorials. I’m a newbie when it comes to Illustrator but I definitely appreciate your teaching style.

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Hi George! Me too, I was shocked when I learnt about it. Thanks for taking the time to share that you like this, it means a lot considering it is my first tutorial so I’m trying to understand what is a good way to share knowledge! Happy creating and do let me know if you have any specific tutorial content that you want to see 😄

[@josephgraham6098]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this!

[@user-jd3wz7zw7h]

Me encanto la clase , muchas gracias !🥰

[@tramlau5409]

Thank you so much for this tutorial

[@stephaniearaujo4165]

I love the way you teach!!! Please make more content!!

[@RobertHart-yk9wm]

It works! Thank you for your help!

[@bbeenbie2212]

Thank you again Adrianne :D

[@Baalicho]

You save me lot of hours learning Blender, thank you so much 🤝

[@jisselamurillo5969]

Omg this was so cute thank you for sharing!!

[@nelson99christian]

Really very useful and learning based tutorial. 👍🏻 Keep it up ma'am.

[@QuranTherapy27]

This is really helpful Adriane. Found your tutorial in pinterest and really enjoyed it. Thank you! 💜🙏🏻

[@adriannewalujo.o]

I'm glad to hear that, happy creating! :D

[@Mahshod]

well done! thank you and good luck in your journey 🌸

[@kerokura]

Its so cute! Love it 😊 subscribed

[@jodielee89]

I really love this tutorial and the end result, thank you so much!!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thanks Jodie, happy to hear that 😊

[@ciarap3644]

this was amazing!!! thank you!

[@LotusMoonTarot]

Wow! Love it 💕

[@gochordsdesigner5244]

Beautiful Touch

[@bichubiju5968]

Easy to follow🤩🤩 Great work Anne😊😊

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Yay! Thank you, Bichu. Happy that's easy to follow for you :D

[@siennawells6283]

Thanks for sharing this! So fun

[@tomasfassoli8717]

THANKS BRO IT WORKED!

[@il_lumi_nant]

Really cute!!! Thank you

[@kitsch_ly]

Very helpful! Thank you so much

[@vampiricgirl5426]

Thank youu a lot i appreciate your time

[@jason9139]

This was so well put together. Thank you

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Very kind of you to say Jason, thank you!

[@rachelcqart]

love this, thanks for sharing 🥰

[@msaav3]

Your voice is so soothing. Thx for the tutorial! Exactly what I needed.

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thank you so much ❤

[@MsNonoe_]

Thank you so much for this. Im following for more Illustrator tutorials and im super excited. I tried this and it came out perfectly. Thank you for sharing

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thank you so much for the kind comment!! Can you share what kinds of tutorials would be interesting for you? ☺️

[@bohemianslouch3749]

Excellent tutorial, merci beaucoup!!

[@milaninilaura8556]

Very good and easy tutorial, thank you🤩

[@MadPunky]

GAME CHANGER! Thanks for this demo!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

You bet! :)

[@capecarver]

Nicely presented. Easy to follow.
Thanks!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thanks! Appreciate the encouragement :))

[@parvezkhanbaloch3476]

thank you so much to share such a amezz thing I learn something new with this tutorial 😇

[@siningbylucy5509]

Thank you for this! I subscribe right away after watching this video.

[@rgarlinyc]

Very clever and well explained - thanks a lot!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thanks so much, that means a lot!

[@mdzahid1850]

Excellent tutorial

[@raintuke]

“ Wow that so good thank you for this VDO “

[@iannnnn]

Fantastic! You made a very very cute tutorial. Subscribed. Keep going. 😊

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thank you so much, really appreciate the support! 😊

[@willproducao7408]

Thanks work !

[@khyatikasinha17]

Thank you 😊

[@zemnur]

Thank you🥰

[@EversonBrito-gx9ef]

An awesome content, thank you so much, Adrianne!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thanks for your kind words Everson! 😊

[@Vizeral]

Super like!! I had no idea this existed.

[@dustinbledsoe6726]

Thank you!

[@SkArifHossain]

Nice design and thank you for sharing ❤

[@lonewolf_521]

Awesome tut. Thanks for doing this. Learned a lot. Love your pacing when explaining the process…not too fast like a lot of YT instructors. Cheers 🥂

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thanks Michael, still learning myself so it's really encouraging to get comments like this :) Have a nice day!

[@zolohangi1156]

this is amasing it so beautiful

[@Bordeauxberry]

Wow, thank you the result is so pretty!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

Thanks Kirsch, happy to hear that :D

[@RespectEveryoneForever]

You are awesome please keep up the good work!

[@samuelnieto2010]

Thank you so much, u are really a hero God Bless You :)

[@user-ub3lg1hb2l]

very instructions well noted ! thanks

[@massimobaita7178]

Thank You very much, Adrianne!

[@adriannewalujo.o]

My pleasure, Massimo 😊

[@dajahoochannel8751]

I like your teaching.

[@ricfair7549]

Really neat, thank you

[@KennyDP]

thank you so much

[@alqudesalislami]

🤩 love it