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Developing Illustrative Type to Complement Your Style
My name is Jonny Wan and I am a freelance illustrator based in the UK. My style is based upon shape experimentation, patterns and textures and I draw inspiration from ancient cultures and...
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Pagination on Vectortuts+
You may have noticed that we’ve been breaking long content down into pages, based on the amount of steps involved. Some may loathe it, some may love it, and some may not have even noticed it, we want...
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Creating a Caricature from a Photo Reference – Vector Premium Tutorial
We have another great Vector Premium tutorial available exclusively for Premium members today. If you want to learn how to create a caricature using a mix of vector and photography, then we have an...
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Quick Tip – Using the Blob Brush and Eraser for Character Lines
In this Video Quick Tip you will learn how to use a digital drawing tablet in conjunction with the Blob Brush and Eraser tools to create character outlines. If you don’t own a tablet, don’t worry, you...
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How to Create a Charming Jewelry Box
Learn how to create this charming jewelry box using Extrude, Gradient and the Appearance Panel. You will learn valuable skills in how to create realistic mirror effects and perspective by following...
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From Paula Scher to Wilco: Illustrative Lettering as Cultural Storytelling
Illustrative lettering, by definition, lives at the beautiful intersection of typography and illustration. It blends the aesthetic sensibility of the type designer with the creative edge of the artist...
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Interview with Ma. Luisa Gonzaga
Luisa Gonzaga is a freelance artist from the Philippines. With a love for illustration that started as a child, Luisa is a multi-talented artist who specializes in kid-friendly and fashion...
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Ace Hotel Wall Murals
As a designer, I feel it’s always a good idea to take on new and challenging projects when the opportunities present themselves. The way you solve problems and adapt to different situations is a big...
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Modeling the Human Body in Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial we will use Adobe Illustrator to create the ideal proportions of a female figure. Factors such as race, sex and personality do not allow us to apply strict rules concerning...
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Inspiration: 45 Examples of Illustrative Lettering in Vector
From the very first Phoenician alphabet, through Chinese calligraphy, to illuminated manuscripts, and to desktop publishing, the written word has been one of our primary means of communication. Not...
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Inspiration: 40 Bold, Bright and Beautiful Shape Based Illustrations
At Vectortuts+ we love colors and shapes! From round and cheerful to pointy and moody, we love them all. This post showcases 40 great illustrators from around the globe, each have mastered the art of...
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Finding Your Hand Drawn Lettering Voice
Learning to letter by hand is a journey, or at least it has been for me. Starting with a passion for letters and typography, I experimented with tracing type, fitting letters into unusual spaces, and...
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How to Design a Shiny Zipper
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an illustration of a zipper with meshes, blending modes and simple shapes. You can use this illustration as the basis of an icon or for a decorative...
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Premium Vector Pack – Eighties Music
We have a new set of vector illustrations available exclusively for Vector Premium members. Crafted by the group over at Designious, there are numerous retro style, rad, vector illustrations in this...
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How to Create a Distinguished Personal Diary Icon
In this tutorial we are going to create a stylish personal diary icon using Illustrator CS4. Gradient is at the core of this tutorial and we will be taking look at it in close detail. You will also...
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Quick Tip: A Gradient Brush?
Is it possible to stroke a path using a gradient? No. But in this Quick Tip, Cheryl Graham shows you how to fake it.
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Interview with Maxim Cyr aka RecycledWax
Maxim Cyr who is also known as RecycledWax is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer from Montreal. With a college degree in multimedia he is currently working on a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic...
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Illustrative Lettering Creative Session Wrap
It’s a wrap. This session has covered a mix of illustrative lettering articles on theory and in depth case studies. We’ve taken a close look at various artist’s work and their various processes of...
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Best of the Vector Web – May 2010
It’s the end of May. Spring has come and gone. Summer is here and it’s time to break out the swimsuits and beach towels and get in shape for our summer vacations. As you know, each month we round up...
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Quick Tip: Make Eye Catching Designs with Inkscape
Sometimes all you need is an abstract or intricate motif to beautify your design, but when you try to find a stock image you often have to pay for it or it’s not exactly what you’re after. Thankfully...
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