Join the Tuts+ Community Journal Project: Fingerprint Madness!
What You'll Be CreatingToday we bring you a new community project inspired by the fun "Wreck It" journal challenges you may have seen on the web. The Tuts+ Community Journal ProjectAt some point in our...
View Article70 Fonts for Just $29!
Envato Bundles has just launched the massive Indie Font Bundle. It features over 70 handcrafted fonts from 36 independent authors. It's valued at over $1,300, but you can grab it today for just $29!...
View ArticlePaint Realistic Long Fur Without a Fur Brush in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingAlthough there are so many digital fur brushes available, it's very hard to get a satisfying result with them. It's because they're tricky—they won't paint fur for you if you...
View ArticleHow to Use the Mesh Fill Tool in CorelDRAW
What You'll Be CreatingThe Mesh Fill Tool can be one of the most daunting vector tools no matter the program. In this tutorial we'll render a simple apple in CorelDRAW and use the Mesh Fill tool to its...
View ArticleNew Course: Getting Started in Sketchbook Pro
In our new course, Getting Started in Sketchbook Pro, you will learn the fundamentals and the basic features of Sketchbook Pro. By the end of this course you will have a solid set of fundamental skills...
View ArticleEnvato Remix Winner Case Study: Blerc
Envato Remix asks you to modify, add to or remove elements from a file presented to the community. From the submissions, three winners are selected by a team of five judges from Tuts+, Envato Market...
View ArticleQuick Tip: Create Simple Vector Graphics in Adobe InDesign
What You'll Be CreatingAdobe InDesign provides a range of drawing tools to get you started with creating vector graphics straight onto your InDesign layouts, but they are often overlooked in favor of...
View ArticleFree Alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe products are synonymous with the design and illustration world. They can, however, be expensive for designers, whether professional or not. So this article contains a breakdown of 30-day trials...
View ArticleCalligraphy 101: How to Master the Pen
In this short video tutorial from my recent Calligraphy 101 course, I’ll cover the basic parts of the pen and show you how to dip it in the ink to avoid drips and spills. I’ll also show you how to hold...
View ArticleTo the Point: An Interview With Dan LuVisi
Well known digital concept artist Dan LuVisi sits down and shares his experience and artwork with us as we discuss past, current, and future projects. Get the lowdown on his Popped Culture series, Last...
View ArticleCreate a 3D Mosaic Cork Text Effect With Filter Forge and Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingA good texture is an essential part of a realistic effect. This tutorial will show you how to use Filter Forge to get a cork texture, and then use it along with other material...
View ArticleHow to Create a Desk Scenery Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
What You'll Be CreatingIn today’s tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a simple working space environment using Adobe Illustrator. The process is pretty simple as most of the steps will rely on...
View ArticleDigital Painting 101: The Pros and Cons of Painting in Grayscale
For our Tuts+ Digital Painting 101 series, we are determined to break down digital painting to a language you can understand. Today's post is dedicated to painting in grayscale, a favored approach by...
View ArticleThe Beginner’s Guide to Prepping and Sending to Print
What You'll Be CreatingWhen I was starting out in graphic design, without a doubt the most terrifying and intimidating aspect of the job was preparing and sending my work to print. Sure, your layouts...
View ArticleHow to Speed Up Your Adobe Photoshop Workflow With Custom Built Actions
Despite their checkered reputation, actions are a great way to speed up your Adobe Photoshop workflow. There are a lot of resources out there that offer free actions, however the quality is highly...
View ArticleDesign an App Landing Page in Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I will walk you through the design process of a simple and conversion-oriented app landing page. We’ll use the Tuts+ Android app for the demo, emphasizing its...
View ArticleHow to Create a Simple Cartoon Waiter in Adobe Illustrator
What You'll Be CreatingDo you like to eat out in restaurants? Well, when you go to a restaurant, often your mood depends on the professionalism and personality of your waiter or waitress. Today, we...
View Article10 Drawing Myths That Block Your Progress
Drawing seems like a fun skill. It makes it possible to bring your ideas out, to show them to others in shape and color. And all this with a few simple tools! No wonder that so many people dream of...
View ArticleA Beginners Guide to 3D Printing
In recent years 3D printing has received much attention, promising to revolutionise manufacturing, and completely overturning the way we produce items. As with many emerging disruptive technologies, a...
View ArticleDigital Painting 101: 4 Things You Should Know Before You Start
Great artists are no different than magicians. They spend a lifetime studying their craft to perfect each technique to the best of their ability. As the audience, we merely sit back and watch their...
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