Illustrate an event poster
Draw the main motif, add a background and build a composition around the event details.
Create with confidence
Turn a rough idea into a finished illustration.
Sketch the main subject, build the surrounding shapes and add colour. Keep the artwork editable when the event date, caption or colour scheme changes.
Create a greeting card
Use freehand drawing and custom shapes for a personal illustration, then experiment with colours and gradients.
Explain an idea with a diagram
Build clear symbols and connecting lines for a presentation or handout. Align the pieces and revise them as the explanation develops.
Use it in your next project
Illustrate an event poster, draw a greeting card or build a diagram for a presentation.
From idea to artwork
Try it with your own artwork.
Illustrate an event poster, draw a greeting card or build a diagram for a presentation.
1. Block out the idea
Draw the main shapes and leave room for any lettering.
2. Add colour and detail
Refine the curves and use fills, gradients or brushes where they suit the design.
3. Prepare the final artwork
Save an editable SVG and export a copy for your slide, website or printer.
Take a closer look
Find the controls and practical steps in the vector illustration guide.
A few useful details
Questions about this task.
Check these details before preparing the final artwork.
Can I reuse my colours and artwork?
Yes. Swatches keep colours close at hand, while patterns, brushes and symbols let you reuse design elements.
Can I mix photographs with vector drawings?
Yes. Place an image in your document, arrange vector artwork around it and use clipping masks to control what is visible.
Keep exploring
Prepare the next part of the design.
Add lettering, arrange the artwork or prepare a copy to send.
Design logos & icons
Create a business logo, club badge or matching website icons, then resize them for each use.
Design labels & lettering
Curve a club name around a badge or arrange a headline and lettering for a poster or label.
Prepare artwork for print
Prepare a flyer, poster or label at the required size and export a PDF for your printer.
Explore all features
Choose another logo, poster, label or illustration project.
SVG Editor for Mac
Draw a poster for your next event.
Illustrate an event poster, draw a greeting card or build a diagram for a presentation.