This tutorial details a professional workflow for creating vector illustrations and prepping the artwork for these sites. I've also included a bunch of time-saving tools and tips as well.view tutorial
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Showing posts with label Illustrator. Show all posts
Illustration and Prepare it for Micro-Stock Sale
This tutorial details a professional workflow for creating vector illustrations and prepping the artwork for these sites. I've also included a bunch of time-saving tools and tips as well.view tutorial
How to Create an Abstract Vector Design in Illustrator
A great looking abstract design can be created from the simplest of shapes. Let’s take a look at compiling various geometric shapes and objects to form a dynamic composition in Illustrator, then polishing it all up with some transparency effects to create a trendy vector illustration.view tutorial
Adobe Bridge Icon
This tutorial will show you how to replicate the Adobe Bridge icon in Illustrator CS2 using the same techniques as the Photoshop Splash Page Tutorial.How to make a coffee mug with Illustrator
Today I will show you how to create this stylish mug filled with coffee.Before you start, make sure you have a proper reference image to base your illustration on. To make your work easier remember to create each object on a separate layer and keep only active layer Unlocked.
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Making a blue ipod nano in illustration
A very detailed tutorial on making an iPod Nanoview tutorial
Illustrate a Pair of Sweet Gradient Mesh Cherries
In this tutorial, we'll explain how to create a pair of cherries solely with the Gradient Mesh tool. If you're not familiar with the Gradient Mesh tool, then this is a great tutorial to learn how to start using it. You can create artwork with a semi-realistic to very realistic look with that tool. It can take effort to master, but it's worth your time.view tutorial
Make a Handy 3D Vector Calendar Icon
Learn to make a handy calendar icon to use on your blog, website, or print projects. We'll use Illustrators Path and 3D tools to create this design. Also, a simple page curl effect will be demonstrated as well. Let's jump into this tutorial.view tutorial
How to Create a Magic Wand Icon
In this Illustrator tutorial, I will show you how to create a magic wand icon. This tutorial will utilize gradient feathering and some simple shapes. These techniques are easily translated to other icons, illustrations, and logos.view tutorial
Make 3D Yet Flat Looking Shopping Basket Icons
Shopping for a new icon? Look no further. Learn how to create a custom shopping basket icon for your next web design project. We'll combine 3D qualities with a flat look. You'll need a firm understanding of Adobe Illustrators tools to complete this tutorial.view tutorial
Design amazing mosaic effects
This tutorial shows how to create a cool look using Illustrator’s Symbols and Global Colors.view tutorial
How to create a nice Twitter icon using Illustrator and Photoshop
To create a twitter icon, you don’t have to be an artist or expert in illustrator. By understanding some basic principals of gradients and transparency, you can create an excellent modern twitter icon to use in your blog.view tutorial
Two New Illustrations
It has been a while since last time I drew any illustration (traditional and digital). Finally, I have two new pieces that I would like to share. These two illustrations were presented in the design conference (Future of Web Design 2008) in New York (check out the presentation slides to see the design process). The first piece is called Abstract Peacock and the second one is Abstract Phoenix. You can download a high resolution jpg of the new illustrations for your desktop wallpaper. view tutorial
How to Create a Transparent Battery Icon
In this tutorial, we'll create a detailed icon of a battery similar to the one used for the iPhone touch. The battery "fuel" color can be changed as well as the "fuel" level, allowing the icon to be used to create a battery or power meter for applications, or simply as a graphic in any type of design.view tutorial
3D lighted text effect
Today Transfuchsian brings you another tutorial that shows how Illustrator can perform design tasks generally reserved for Photoshop or other raster programs.view tutorial
Business Card Design Project Walkthrough
I recently worked on a business card design project and thought it would be a great opportunity to use the work as a base for a walkthrough of the design process.The project was for James Clarkson; a driving instructor working out of Tadcaster near York with his business, Visibility Driving Tuition. I really enjoy working with James, and with a high level of creative freedom on his projects the design process is really fun! Let’s look back at my process for creating the final concept of his business card, resulting in the finished printed product.
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Blend Tool Backgrounds
Use the best of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create these trendy background design patterns.view tutorial
Create a Customizable Aluminum and Glass Styled Vector Emblem
Whenever the need arises to create realistic effects or textures for a design, Photoshop is the tool that most people immediately turn to. However, Adobe has brought Illustrator a long way since its early days, and with each new version it comes closer to matching (and in some ways surpasses) its raster-based cousin.view tutorial
How to Create an Alarm Clock Icon
With simple shapes and gradients, this easy tutorial will show you how to create an alarm clock icon. We'll be using Illustrator CS4 for this tutorial, but those of you with older version should be able to follow along as well. Let's jump into this tutorial, which beginning illustrators will find especially useful!view tutorial
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