1.Sketc
Sketch is the first step. Usually I make rough sketches with just the main features of the project. Details,proportions and exact shape of the object will probably change few times and the final artwork will vary from the sketch.
2.Basic Shape
Using the pen tool I create shapes of letters. Many letters are assembled from a few elements. It helps set proportions and space between letters.
3.Outline
Next step is adding the outline. After adjusting the right size of stroke - I turn it to as object and set on the layer below the main shape.
4.3D Stroke
3D stroke effect is simply a duplicated outline. I set it in some direction above main the letters and combine it into one shape with the outline. After this I'm smoothing the curves and filling empty spaces.
5.Inner Shade
I do inner shades in a simple way. At first duplicate the main letters. With rectangle tool I create a shape which would be useful in cutting away in part of letters. Then I duplicate this element and add stroke which I turn to object and cut it away from shade element. At the end I add some smoothness to the shape.
6.Highlights
Adding highlights is simple phase. I've drawn 2 elements: one for P letters which vary only with size and second for other letters which vary with scale and direction.
7.Details
Project is nearly done. For the details I've added a paint drop and shade on lower F.
8.Shadow
Adding the shadow is the final step. Shadow is just a duplicated stroke set below all layers.
