Quick Tip: Create a Slick Golden Text Effect with Adobe Illustrator
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.
How to Create a Calendar Icon in Illustrator
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.
Quick Tip: Create a 100% Vector Texture Brush
Texture can add richness and character to a vector illustration, but often those qualities come at a price. Most texture effects in Illustrator are actually raster based, with limitations on size and quality. Here’s a quick way to create a versatile vector texture that can be painted on with a brush, right where you want it.
From Curve to Filmstrip in Adobe Illustrator
In this Adobe Illustrator tutorial we are going to create a vector illustration of a twisted Filmstrip. Using the combination of a few very useful tools, such as the Pen Tool, Extrude & Bevel 3D effect and the Blend Tool, we will turn a simple curve into a beautiful Filmstrip. We learn to emphasize the realistic look of the illustration by applying necessary gradients. Let’s get down to business!
Great Inkscape Tutorials from Vectortuts+
Inkscape has gone from strength to strength. The following collection of Inkscape tutorials from the Vectortuts+ archive has me itching to start drawing! Whether you’re an Illustrator fan wanting to learn a new skill, or if you’re an Inkscape artist looking for a project, we have a tutorial for you. Check out our hand-picked selection of Inkscape tutorials at the jump.
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