Download this FREE pack of clip art and capture the patterns, textures, and shapes of nature’s most beautiful insects in your next design.
Not everyone likes bugs. Regardless, I’ve always found them to be beautiful, fascinating little creatures . . . provided they stay out of my house. Their patterns, textures, lines, and shapes all coalesce into brilliant compositions, which we reproduced in this free illustration clip art pack.
Along with the free clip art, we’ve included a tutorial on how to incorporate these insects into a creative project. Below, you’ll learn how to make a logo with Shutterstock Create.
So, don’t be paralyzed by all the creative possibilities (or a case of entomophobia)!! Let’s walk through these bugs’ flat graphic forms and how to use them.
Download Your Free Clip Art Bundle
The first step will be to download the artwork, which you can do by clicking the link below. Once you’ve downloaded it, you’ll see a ZIP file. Double-click to see what’s inside!
Don’t worry, the bugs will not jump, buzz, or bite.
By downloading this FREE clip art bundle, you agree not to resell or redistribute these assets.
How to Make a Logo with Your Free Clip Art
Step 1
Once you’ve downloaded your clip art, open Shutterstock’s Create tool. When you’re inside the Create, get started by clicking on “Images” on the left-hand toolbar. Upload all of the images you plan to use within your logo design.
Each one is high-resolution, and can be used for tiny spaces or large posters. The transparent background will allow you to place them on any color, pattern, or texture.
Step 2
Once you’ve uploaded the files, place them in your canvas. Resize and rotate them to fit the space. They are set to default colors, but you can change these by clicking on the “Edit Image” option on the top toolbar.
Select “Color Changer” from the tiles that appear on the left sidebar. This will open a menu with three different sliders:
- Hue lets you change where on the color spectrum your color falls (red, blue, yellow, green, etc.).
- Saturation lets you make the color more or less intense.
- Luminance brightens or darkens the colors.
After you’ve changed the color of your bug to the color you want for your logo, click the red “Apply” button.
Step 3
Next, we’re going to start experimenting with text. Click on the “Text” button on the left sidebar. This will open a new menu. Select “Add Heading.” You’ll see it position some sample text on to your canvas.
If you click on that sample text, you can edit it. Type in the name of your brand. You can also select the color, font, size, and alignment of the text.
Step 4
The Create tool gives you plenty of typeface options to work with designing. I chose a nice, bold typeface that conveys a lot of personality, but not so much personality that it would overwhelm the image. I also made it huge.
Next, do the same thing, except select “Add subheading.” This will insert smaller sample text, which you can edit in the same way. I chose a typeface that was very different from my original.
“Type contrast” is when two typefaces complement each other and create a dynamic pairing. I used size and thickness to create this contrast, because I thought it reflected the fat and thin parts of the beetle.
When I design text around illustrations, my number one goal is to find ways to make the two elements harmonize.
Step 5
Now it’s time to play.
You can add a background shape by selecting “Shapes” from the left sidebar. Insert a simple rectangle. Resize and reposition it so it covers the space of your logo.
Right click and select “Move layer to back.”
Step 6
With the background in place, start to play around with colors. See the different ways you can balance the color of the illustration, the text, and the background. You can learn about the meanings and psychology behind different colors here, so you choose what’s best for your brand.
Good design is all about iteration. The more ideas you try, the better your end result will be. Even if you think an idea is going to look awful, just give it a try. Allow yourself to fail.
Try adding shapes or playing with different colors.
Try cutout text or complementary palettes.
Why not use copy/paste and the rotate tool to create an interesting configuration (or infestation) of bugs? Play with scale, balance, color, pattern, and anything else you can think of. Use your canvas as a playground.
Take screenshots as you go, so you can reference back to your past ideas and see which ones you liked best.
Bugs get a bad rap, but visually, there’s a lot to admire. Next time you reach for a fly swatter, maybe try a sketchbook instead!
I truly hope these illustrations and ideas can help you create projects that buzz with energy.
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