05-11-2012, 10:14 PM
a vector graphic is similar to a 3D model but is usually aimed at 2D (technically 3D models are vector graphics, but the term "vector graphic" is normally used for 2D)
to cut a long story short, the pen tool on photoshop, though most programs aimed at vector graphics have more vector based features, such as shape division, automatic forms, image to shapes, etc.
it can be a lot more work with complicated pieces, but with a character such as this its perfect, the lines will be smoothly anti-aliased, have no jaggies (unless you intentionally put them there) and provided you take care with your vector placement you will have smooth curves and good forms.
The same is possible with pixel art of course but the anti-aliasing will take longer and the curves may take a bit more tweaking.
to cut a long story short, the pen tool on photoshop, though most programs aimed at vector graphics have more vector based features, such as shape division, automatic forms, image to shapes, etc.
it can be a lot more work with complicated pieces, but with a character such as this its perfect, the lines will be smoothly anti-aliased, have no jaggies (unless you intentionally put them there) and provided you take care with your vector placement you will have smooth curves and good forms.
The same is possible with pixel art of course but the anti-aliasing will take longer and the curves may take a bit more tweaking.