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Premium Vector Pack – Science Icons
We have a new set of vector illustrations available exclusively for Vector Premium members. In this pack you will find the set of ten shiny science icons, which include chemical tubes, sand glass,...
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Quick Tip: Create Compound Frames in InDesign CS5
By using the pathfinder panel within InDesign CS5 it is possible to create a compound frame that can be used to import an image to create a unique effect. Find out more about Compound Frames at the...
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Create a Bending 3D Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a 3D Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator. In addition to using the 3D tools, you’ll layer letter shapes to create color shifts with gradients and...
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Connie Brown : Mapmaker
Just because you missed that awesome conference, doesn’t mean that you can’t still watch the lectures! This weekend we’re sharing an interesting talk by, Connie Brown, Mapmaker, at the Gel 2010...
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40 Inspirational Infographic Blogs, Portfolios, Showcases, and Resources
Every now and then we all need a good dose of infographic goodness. Varied, emotive and often surprising, infographics help us absorb facts and figures in the most effective way possible: visually. Go...
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Quick Tip: How to Illustrate a Modern Volume Dial
In the following steps you will learn how to create a volume button. It all starts with three concentric circles. Using some interesting stroke properties along with basic effects you will create the...
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Envato Remote Staff Infographic: A Case Study
A few weeks ago I pulled together an infographic to highlight some facts and figures regarding Envato’s Remote Staff. Let’s take a look at some of the decision making, workflow and techniques that...
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Community Project: Vectortuts+ Character Jam, Round 2
Vectortuts+ loves Illustration and discovering new talent, so today we are proud to be showcasing Round 2 of the Vectortuts+ Custom Character Project. If you missed out this time, hurry, there’s one...
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Use Adobe Illustrator to Create a Clean Website Layout
A few times a each month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Vectortuts+. This tutorial by Jonathan was first published on November 4th 2008. This tutorial is...
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Quick Tip: Applying a Gradient Outline and Perspective Shadow to Live Text in...
In this tutorial you will learn how to apply gradients to text. Adobe Illustrator, by default, doesn’t allow the use of gradients on text. But there is a simple trick to do it. One half of the final...
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Create a Rainbow Beetle Using Adobe Illustrator – Vector Premium Tutorial
Today, we have another Vector Premium tutorial, which is available exclusively for Premium members. If you want to learn how to create complex vector art with Illustrator’s gradient tools, then we...
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Quick Tip: Combine Envelope Distort with Grids
You can get some interesting effects by combining Envelope Distort with the Rectangular and Polar Grid tools. In this Quick Tip you will learn how to create a few different effects that may spark your...
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Noah Scalin : Creator, Skull a Day
Just because you missed that awesome conference, doesn’t mean that you can’t still watch the lectures! This weekend we’re sharing an interesting talk by, Noah Scalin, Creator of Skull a Day, at the...
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How to Create a Seamless Bookshelf Pattern in Illustrator
I admire the complex, inspiring seamless patterns of several vector artists and have always wanted to attempt to create my own. In today’s tutorial I’m going to show you how to make a seamless...
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Quick Tip: Lighting Effects Using the Color Dodge Blending Mode in Adobe...
With the help of the Color Dodge Blending Mode you can get very bright and sharp images, this is what this mode is intended for. I wrote a few tutorials on this topic, but I keep being asked the same...
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Community Project: Vectortuts+ Character Jam, Round 3
Vectortuts+ loves Illustration and discovering new talent, so today we are proud to be showcasing Round 3 of the Vectortuts+ Custom Character Project. Check out the 3rd and final round at the jump....
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Create a Photo-Realistic Candle with Gradient Mesh
Gradient Mesh can be intimidating for novice and experienced Illustrator users alike, but sophisticated results can be achieved with a simple mesh and careful coloring. This tutorial will set you on...
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Create a Lace Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
Follow this tutorial and you will learn how to create a beautiful lace text effect. You will use many effects and you will define many personalized Art and Pattern Brushes that will help you create a...
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Quick Tip: How to Create Rays in Just a Few Minutes Using Adobe Photoshop and...
In this tutorial we will learn how to create vector rays in a simple and efficient way, using a Wave filter in Photoshop and the Gradient Mesh Tool in Adobe Illustrator. This technique was developed...
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PhotoDune – Envato Photo Marketplace
It’s been almost five years since we launched Envato, the company behind this site and many others, and in that time we’ve built eight digital marketplaces for everything from WordPress Themes to...
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