New Categories on GraphicRiver

It’s been a busy month over at GraphicRiver. Our team has deep in the code analysing, organizing and expanding our Marketplaces. GraphicRiver in particular received a whole lot of attention with some seven new an improved categories. Since plenty of our VectorTuts+ users sell products on GraphicRiver, we thought it would be nice to introduce you what has changed and any new opportunities to sell your amazing work on the Marketplace.
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Create a Beautiful Retro Futurism Portrait – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial,I’m going to show you how I’ve created this retro futuristic inspired portrait, using transparent radial gradients, Blending Modes and Opacities. This portrait has lots of bright neon glows and a graphic looking hair style. This is inspired by how the 1980′s saw the future with a science fiction twist. If you are looking to take your skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started!

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Quick Tip: Data-Driven Graphics Using Illustrator’s Variables Panel

Illustrator’s Variables panel lets you create data-driven graphics in a fraction of the time it would take to do them by hand. In this Quick Tip, learn about Variables and see how to create and save 100 different business cards in under two minutes.

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Create Your Own Leather Texture Using Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial I will show you how to create a leather texture of different colors using Adobe Illustrator. This is a basic tutorial to follow and will take around thirty minutes to complete. You can use this vector texture in your artwork when you need to add a leather texture. Let’s get started.

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Quick Tip: How to Create Metal Chair Using Gradient on Strokes in Adobe Illustrator CS6

Adobe Illustrator CS6 has a new feature which is called Gradient on Strokes. It is the first time since Adobe Illustrator’s creation we have an opportunity to apply the gradient fills to the strokes. There are two more types of the gradient fills beside the linear and radial gradient fills. I think this feature has lots of creative potential. Let’s examine the gradient on strokes in more detail and figure out how to use it.

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Kickstart Guide to Breaking into Freelance Illustration

A career in freelance illustration is much more than drawing pretty pictures. As much as you’d like to spend the entire day sitting in front of Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, you’ll also need to learn about selling yourself, keeping your portfolio fresh and, all the admin work we love to hate.

Join us over at FreelanceSwitch as we introduce you to five talented freelance illustrators, sharing the incredibly useful advice they have about the industry!

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