Quick Tip: Create a Slick Golden Text Effect with Adobe Illustrator

Nov 10th, 2011No Comments


In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a slick golden text effect. Although it’s a pretty short tutorial, the sixteen steps cover many techniques and effects that can be used for other projects. The Pen Tool steps may be a bit challenging, but with patience and some basic knowledge you will succeed.

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How to Create a Calendar Icon in Illustrator

Nov 10th, 2011No Comments


Learn how to design a calendar icon in Adobe Illustrator. This tutorial covers the step-by-step process of designing this vector icon in Illustrator using tools such as: shape building tools, brushes, a round corner script, and multiple gradient colors. This calendar icon can be used in the next design or website you build.

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Quick Tip: Make a Tape Measure with Illustrator’s 3D Effects

Sep 26th, 2011No Comments


In this video Quick Tip, learn how to make a simple symbol and map it to a 3D spiral for sophisticated results.

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Quick Tip: How to Illustrate 3D Power Cells

Jul 7th, 2011No Comments

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In the following tutorial you will use blends, blending modes, 3D-modeling and gradients to create an illustration of power cells. This tut is useful for people who want to learn about basic 3D modeling in Adobe Illustrator. Let’s get started!

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