Category Archives: Illustrator

Quick Tip: How to Create a Watercolor Background Using Adobe Illustrator

December 08, 2011   Tutorial Photoshop   No comments
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In this Tutorial we will learn how to create Watercolor Background using a Gradient Mesh, tools of deformation and Blending Modes. The techniques which are described here allow the creation of complex textural backgrounds in a simple and effective way.

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Create a Detailed Toilet Plunger Illustration

December 08, 2011   Tutorial Blog   No comments
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In the following Tutorial you will learn how to create a toilet plunger illustration. You’ll use basic shape building techniques, along with advanced Illustrator tools, to compose the best plunger artwork you’ve ever made. You can use these techniques you’ll learn to create numerous household tools as well.

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Quick Tip: How to Make an iOS Style Mobile Navigation Bar

December 08, 2011   Tutorial Blog   No comments

In this Quick Tip you will learn how to make an iOS style mobile navigation bar complete with icons. This easy to follow Tutorial is great for a beginner to intermediate skill level. let’s get started!

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

December 06, 2011   Tutorial Photoshop   No comments
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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!

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How to Create Candy Cane Typography with Photoshop and Illustrator

November 25, 2011   Tutorial Blog   No comments
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In this Tutorial we will create a superb candy cane type design using Illustrator and Photoshop. Apply this effect to your own text and create cool and unique Christmas cards!

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Quick Tip: How to Make a Retro Icon Style using the Appearance Panel

November 16, 2011   Tutorial Blog   No comments
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In the following Quick tip you will learn how to create a retro icon style. You will use a standard web symbol and the Appearance Panel to create a retro style that can be re-used on everything from icons to text. This is the perfect Tutorial for beginners wanting to learn more about the Appearance Panel. Let’s begin!

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Quick Tip: Create a Glossy Downloads Folder Icon

November 13, 2011   Tutorial Blog   No comments
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Follow this quick tip and you will learn how to draw a folder starting from a single path with the help of the 3D Extrude&Bevel effect. You will play with multiple appearances, effects and shadows and you will use the Halftone Pattern effect to create a different texture for the folder icon. Let’s begin!

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Create a Detailed Colourful Heart Illustration

November 12, 2011   Tutorial Blog   No comments
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In Tutorial, how to Create a Detailed Colourful Heart Illustration

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Quick Tip: How to Create an Ornament Illustration for a Holiday Sale

November 11, 2011   Tutorial Blog   No comments
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Love it or loath it, the lead up to the holidays is often the busiest time of the year for designers and illustrators. It’s around this time requests come in for all sorts of promotions and sales. I’ve lost count of the number of baubles, turkeys and gift boxes I’ve been asked to illustrate. Today’s Quick Tip is a quick and easy Tutorial that will teach you how to use the appearance panel and some nice fonts to make a very simple sales illustration. The focus here is on quick and easy illustration that will let you get on with the more important tasks of the season. Let’s get started!

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