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Q: Image looks embossed when converted to SVG

CreativeMindI converted a raster image to vector in Illustrator CS6 using Image Trace then the Expand option, though when I save as an svg the image looks embossed. I suspect it's due to the layer background being white and the paths not lining up, but I'm unsure how to fix it or prove that theory without ma...

 
 
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5:44 PM
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Q: What are some techniques to give drawings 3D appearance?

OK-ValidationI am very new to this world of graphics design. I have noticed that some drawing look 3D but I have no clue what's making them perceived like that. For example how can I turn a circle to look like a sphere, etc. As an example, why does the left drawing look flat but the right one looks 3D? Could...

 
 
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8:42 PM
@NeverLookBack pick a different tool, that's all. Just hit p or a or v on the keyboard. You've got one of the Astute tools selected (most likely the ink pen)
Astute's path highlighters only appear when using Astute tools. (Unless they've changed things - I'm using older versions)
 
9:22 PM
In all fairness though, I have not used the "Astute buddy" plug in. This may be exactly what it does - adds Astute highlighting to all tools.
 

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