Creating Partially Hollow Shape

[joshm404]

Hello,

I'm fairly new to Illustrator, and I'm currently trying to make a shape that is partially hollow/distressed. I've gotten as far as making the shape that I want to apply this effect to, however I'm clueless as to where I should start in making this effect. I'm trying to make it so it still has a solid outline/border while the inside is hollow/distressed. Hoping for the end result to look something like this:

If anyone knows how to accomplish this, I would greatly appreciate any assistance you could give me. Thanks!

[Scott Falkner]

I am assuming this is vectors.If so then you probably have a path for the outside of Jessica’s key (nerd!) and one for the inside. Copy those paths, or create them if this is a raster image. With both paths selected, and nothing else. go to Object > Compound Path > Make.

You now have the basic outline of your ankh with a hollow centre. You could fill this with black and place it behind the rest of the illustrator and you'll probably be done. If the ankh is a raster image and not vectors you have a little more work to do.

Position the ankh outline with the image. Make sure the outline is on top. Now select the outline and the image and go to Object > Clipping Path > Make. The image is now clipped by the ankh outline. Turn on the transparency grid (View > Show Transparency Grid) so see what is transparent.

[joshm404]

I think you misunderstood; I'm trying to replicate that effect where the inside is partially hollowed/worn out, on a different shape. That image is just one I used as a reference for what I'm trying to achieve, it's a stock photo I found on the internet around a year ago. I'm trying to accomplish the same effect as that image on a vector shape. Apologies if I didn't make that clear.

Also got no idea what you mean by Jessica's key, sorry guessing it's a joke I'm not nerdy enough to understand.

[Jacob Bugge]

Josh,

I'm trying to accomplish the same effect as that image on a vector shape.

Then just do what Scott said, which applies to any (partially) hollow vector shape.

Concerning the distressed effect, you have to decide whether you wish to have just a flat appearance based upon a random distressed effect, in which case the easy way is the Clipping Mask Scott mentioned based on a large(r) object with the effect applied (a rectangle or whatever).

In the sample case shown with the ankh/Jessica's key, the distress clearly follows the shape and gives it depth. That appearance requires a customized distress effect.

[Monika Gause]

I think it would be aesier if you could show us the object you want to apply the effect to.

[ceyhun_akgun]

You can increase the texture in Photoshop. If you want to render vectorel, you can use the TRACE function by importing it from Photoshop into Adobe Illustrator.

[Ton Frederiks]

Maybe create a copy of the compound path and choose Draw Inside (icon at the lower end of the toolbos).

Use a brush (Artistic / Grunge) to paint the distressed texture.

[Ray Yorkshire]

Shading is a lot easier in a pixel based program.

In illustrator you can use the Draw Inside mode and a suitable brush, (takes some practice) maybe chalk or

these free brushes and slowly build the shaded areas up

8 Free Stipple Shading Brushes for Adobe Illustrator