Welcome back to Best of the Design Web, where we feature some of the best design tutorials of this past month! Tackle new and exciting projects from across the web, and let us know your favorites in the comments!
10 Amazing Tutorials From Across the Web
How to Create a Cartoon Style Vector Burger in Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial, illustrator Alexandra Onica shows you how to create a fun vector burger in Illustrator. Learn how to ink the initial lines before coloring the full design in a few simple steps.
How to Create Realistic Wood Textures Using Photoshop Tools
In this tutorial, our very own Jenny Le shows you how to create awesome wood textures from scratch. Learn how to use Photoshop's unique filters to create realistic wood for any project.
How to Create a School Bus Illustration in Adobe Illustrator
Instructor Bao Nguyen takes you along the journey of creating this wonderful school bus illustration. Learn how to use fast tools in Illustrator to build a bus from simple shapes and gradients.
How to Create a Realistic Chalk Lettering Effect
Love chalk art? In this tutorial, expert Chris Spooner shows you how to create exquisite chalk lettering in Adobe Illustrator. Learn how to plan out the initial typography before experimenting with realistic chalk effects.
Digitally Color a Delicate, Beautiful Portrait in Adobe Photoshop
Create a stunning portrait inspired by Emma Leonard's great tips! In this tutorial, Emma shows us how to start a portrait with a pencil drawing before moving onto color in Photoshop.
Create Mixed Inks with Adobe InDesign
Learn great InDesign tips from instructor Jo Gulliver! In this tutorial, Jo shows us how to create new ink swatches and groups using Adobe InDesign.
Video Tutorial: 7 Steps to Great Character Design
Disney artist Aaron Blaise shows you his incredible process behind the character designs of some of your favorite classic movies. Learn the importance of creating a story for your characters as well as how to draw them out in Adobe Photoshop.
How to Create a Pan's Labyrinth-Style Monster Painting
In this tutorial, Jana Heidersdorf shows you how to create an atmospheric, mixed media painting inspired by the horror movie from Guillermo del Toro. Follow her process and get an inside look with a bonus video.
How to Make a Double Exposure Effect in Photoshop
Learn how to make a trendy double exposure effect from Adobe Creative Cloud's official YouTube channel. In this quick video, learn how to blend two images together using a variety of Photoshop tools.
How to Create a Neon Nightclub Music Poster in Photoshop CC
In this quick video, instructor Nathaniel Dodson shows you how to create a wicked neon music poster in Photoshop. Learn how to create the initial geometric elements before finalizing the overall design.
Top 15 Tutorials From Envato Tuts+ Design & Illustration
Our experts have provided you with many great tutorials this month! Here are 15 of our most tried, tested, and shared tutorials from the Design and Illustration section here at Envato Tuts+.
And see entries from our latest Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created By You, celebrating the incredible efforts of our talented community.
- Flat DesignHow to Create Flat Design Easter Icons in Adobe Illustrator
- Character DesignHow to Create a Spring-Themed Illustration in Adobe Illustrator
- SpringHow to Create a Decorative Spring Floral Lettering Card in Adobe Illustrator
- Text EffectsHow to Create a Western Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
- IllustrationHow to Create a Cafe Illustration in Adobe Illustrator
- Photo EffectsHow to Create a Rubber Stamp Effect in Adobe Photoshop
- Text EffectsHow to Create an Inflated 3D Frilly Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
- Text EffectsHow to Create a Steampunk Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
- Digital PaintingCreate a Mountain Fortress Using Matte Painting Techniques in Photoshop
- PortraitHow to Paint a Bold, Glowing, Colorful Portrait in Adobe Photoshop
- AnimalsHow to Draw a Dalmatian Dog
- NatureHow to Draw Spring Flowers With Colored Pencils
- DrawingHow to Draw Metal
- ResumesHow to Create a Resume
- FlyersHow to Create a Family-Friendly Flyer for a Church Event in Adobe InDesign
10 Premium Design Resources
Before you go, be sure to pick up some amazing premium design assets from GraphicRiver and Envato Elements. Browse their incredible collections of Photoshop Actions, vector elements, and more for high-quality designs. And check out a few of our favorites below!
MixArt - Sketch Painting Photoshop Action
Download one of the best-selling Photoshop actions Envato Market has to offer! This brilliant action lets you create a stunning sketch effect with just a few simple clicks. Simplify your workflow and save countless hours with this effective Photoshop action.

Animated Retro Vintage Film - Photoshop Actions
Love vintage films? Then you'll definitely love this Photoshop action! This action allows you to generate a video sequence of animated vintage effects to apply to your photos or videos. Choose from 24 brilliant color options for easy, non-destructive editing.

Retro Vintage Text Effects
Retro effects will always be a popular staple in the graphic design industry. And with this incredible package, you'll get access to 10 amazing layer styles that are fully editable. Create stunning retro-inspired headers and more with this Photoshop package.

Stitched Leather Generator
Create the gorgeous look of realistic stitched leather with this awesome generator. This package features unlimited color options, interactive dialogs for selecting colors, and smart objects you can easily edit.

8 Tileable Paper Texture Photoshop Patterns
Need a paper texture for your next project? Then enjoy this package of eight tileable paper textures. This download includes one pattern file with 16 different patterns to choose from. Explore these incredible textures at two different resolution sizes for amazing possibilities.

Galaxy Backgrounds
Make your designs sparkle with this set of galaxy backgrounds. Great for wallpapers, website backgrounds, and more, this pack includes eight exclusive galaxy backgrounds perfect for your creative needs.

The Ultimate 1001 Text Effects
Upgrade your design arsenal with this ultimate pack of 1001 text effects. With effects ranging from stamp effects to gold foiling and more, you'll wonder why you didn't download this package sooner! Enjoy access to 1001 text and logo effects all in one convenient file.

Flat Creative Workspace Tools
Vector workspace designs are great for hero images, social media profiles, and so much more! And with this great set, you'll get access to six different layouts for your creative backgrounds. Customize your layouts with these 100% vector graphics that are also fully editable!

Astronout Signature Typeface
Take your designs to a whole new world with this luxurious signature typeface. Give your designs that authentic, handwritten feel with an elegant script font like this one. Upgrade your designs with this glorious font, which is great for stationery and logos.

Brave Typeface
Feeling a little brave? Dive into a new design adventure with this exquisite typeface. A futuristic design that is sure to stand out, this font is designed with minimal lines for an artistic, modern effect. Enjoy 317+ glyphs and foreign characters included in this download.
