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How to Create a Rainy Window Vector Background

How to Create a Rainy Window Vector Background

August 13, 2012 Tutorial Blog 1,420 views

Using the Symbolism Tools, plus a bit of Gradient Mesh, learn to make a realistic window covered with raindrops. This is an advanced tutorial that assumes a fair amount of Illustrator experience, but everyone should be able to follow along. It can be done with earlier versions of Illustrator, but takes full advantage of newer [...]

Quick Tip: Create Colorful Glossy Rating Stars

Quick Tip: Create Colorful Glossy Rating Stars

August 9, 2012 Tutorial Blog 344 views

Follow this quick tip and learn how to create glossy rating stars. We will add highlights with the help of the Blend Tool and an Art brush and this way we will obtain a pretty simple glossy look. Also, depending on the color palette of some websites we will try different variations of colors.

Quick Tip: Create a Notepad Spiral Brush Background

Quick Tip: Create a Notepad Spiral Brush Background

July 26, 2012 Tutorial Blog 931 views

In today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how to create a notepad spiral pattern brush to then use in a notepad styled background. It’s quick, easy and has many uses.

Quick Tip: How to Create a Set of Dark Check Buttons

Quick Tip: How to Create a Set of Dark Check Buttons

July 24, 2012 Tutorial Blog 324 views

In this little quick tip you will learn how to create a simple set of dark check button. First, we’ll create a small rounded rectangle using a simple rectangle and the Rounded Corners effect. Next, using some Pathfinder and alignment options along with a bunch of basic effects we’ll add the extra details and the [...]

Quick Tip: Create a Dusty Chalk Board

Quick Tip: Create a Dusty Chalk Board

July 19, 2012 Tutorial Blog 16,862 views

In this QuickTip tutorial we will be looking at the Warp Tool and the Bristle Brush settings to make a quick and effective chalkboard illustration. Let’s get started!

Quick Tip: Create an Adhesive Bandage Using Multiple Effects

Quick Tip: Create an Adhesive Bandage Using Multiple Effects

July 13, 2012 Tutorial Blog 390 views

Learn how to apply multiple instances of the Transform effect to make a perforated bandage, then add dimension with Stylize effects. Let’s get started!

Quick Tip: How to Create a Seamless Vector Texture

Quick Tip: How to Create a Seamless Vector Texture

June 30, 2012 Tutorial Blog 329 views

Today we will take a closer look at the creation of a seamless texture using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. It can be done much easier than it seems at the first glance. All you need to do is to follow the steps from this tutorial. Let’s start!