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Quick Tip: How to Illustrate a Simple Piece of Paper

February 10, 2012 Tutorial Blog No comments

In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple piece of paper. This Tutorial will introduce you to the Appearance panel. First, you will need two basic tools and some Pathfinder options to create the starting shape. Next, using some fills and strokes, several effects, a built-in pattern and some nice blending techniques you will create your own simple piece of paper. Let’s get started.

Quick Tip: How to Create a Cute Snail Using Adobe Illustrator

February 03, 2012 Tutorial Photoshop No comments

In this Tutorial we will learn how to draw a snail using tools such as the Pen Tool (P), Selection Tool (V), Direct Selection Tool (A), Ellipse Tool, and Gradient Tool (G). Some shapes will be created with the help of the Pathfinder panel. This artwork was created by my student Artur Chochaev.

Create a Designer Gift Bag Using Adobe Illustrator

January 28, 2012 Tutorial Blog No comments

In this Tutorial you will learn how to draw a designer gift bag using basic shapes and various patterns, which are made available in Illustrator. You will also learn to add your own customized details to the design.

Illustrator’s Type Tool: A Comprehensive Introduction

December 31, 2011 Tutorial Blog No comments

Type is an essential part of Illustrator; whether you’re desktop publishing, designing logos, or using type for image building, you’ll be reaching for the Type Tool. This guide comprehensively covers the essentials of what is a huge amount of Illustrator functionality, which is type.

Quick Tip: How to Create a Simple Web Button Set Using the Appearance Panel

December 06, 2011 Tutorial Photoshop No comments

In the following Tutorial you will learn how to create your own web buttons set. First, using the Rectangle Tool along with some Pathfinder and Offset options plus a Rounded Corners effect you will create the three starting shapes. Next, a linear gradient plus some Film Grain and Drop Shadow effects will complete the overall button. Finally, some text and a new Drop Shadow effect will help you finish the work. Let’s get started!

Autosave in Adobe Illustrator Using the Actions Palette

August 27, 2011 Tutorial Photoshop No comments

If you participate in vector graphics forums, then you might have seen the question “Is there an Autosave feature in Adobe Illustrator?” and theorists would always say “no, there is not,” more often advising to save the work through the Save and Save As commands.

Quick Tip: Lighting Effects Using the Color Dodge Blending Mode in Adobe Illustrator

August 15, 2011 Tutorial Photoshop No comments

With the help of the Color Dodge Blending Mode you can get very bright and sharp images, this is what this mode is intended for. I wrote a few Tutorials on this topic, but I keep being asked the same question, “Why can’t I get the same brightness and contrast as you do?” Today I will answer this question, we will take a look at several examples of creating these effects. Let’s get started!

Quick Tip: How to Create a Stacked Paper Document Illustration

July 23, 2011 Tutorial Blog No comments

In the following Tutorial you will learn how to create a stack of paper files. You will start with a simple rectangle then using multiple fills and strokes, linear gradients, patterns and some basic effects you will create the first sheet of paper. Next, using the Transform effect you will multiply your piece of paper. For the final touch you will use a handwritten font and a built-in, calligraphic brush. Let’s begin!

Illustrator’s Pen Tool: The Comprehensive Guide

May 19, 2011 Tutorial Blog No comments

If you use Adobe Illustrator, then it’s almost certain that you use the Pen tool when creating your paths. This comprehensive guide aims to introduce or remind you of features, shortcuts, and methods for working with what is arguably Adobe’s most essential tool.