Rob Forbes on Ways of Seeing
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, Rob Forbes, who shares a gallery of snapshots...
View ArticleTop Tips and Secrets from Talented Vector Artists
Today we share top tips and secrets from talented vector artists, which can help add insight into their processes and can give us the advice we need to improve in our own artwork. I enjoy reading...
View ArticleQuick Tip: Make a Tape Measure with Illustrator’s 3D Efects
In this video Quick Tip, learn how to make a simple symbol and map it to a 3D spiral for sophisticated results.
View ArticleHow to Create a Pacifier Icon in Illustrator
In the following tutorial I will show you how to create a pacifier icon. You’ll learn to use professional vector shape building techniques, save time with Illustrator’s tools, and how to add those...
View ArticleCommunity Project: Vectortuts+ Snow Globe Showdown, Round 2
Vectortuts+ loves Illustration and discovering new talent, so today we are proud to be showcasing Round 2 of the Vectortuts+Snow Globe Showdown. If you missed out this time, don’t worry, there’s still...
View ArticleHow to Create a Professional Magazine 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 Otto Coster was first published on August 4th 2010. Have you ever...
View ArticleQuick Tip: Transform Any Plain Font Into a Grunge Font
Follow this quick tip and learn how to transform any plain font into a grunge font using only some of the many Art and Scatter Brushes available in Illustrator along with a dose of creativity. I will...
View ArticleQuick Tip: Create a Versatile Transparent Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
In this video Quick Tip, learn how to use a little-known feature of the Transparency panel to create a glowing, transparent text effect.
View ArticleBest of the Vector Web – September 2011
Each month, we search the web for the best vector-related content and showcase it here for you all to enjoy. This month, we showcase high quality tutorials on creating paper-cut style work with...
View ArticleZina Saunders : Great Art Can Come Out of Frustration
Just because you missed that awesome conference, doesn’t mean that you can’t still watch the lectures! This weekend we’re sharing an inspirational talk by Illustrator and Artist, Zina Saunders who...
View ArticleBest of Tuts+ in September
Each month, we bring together a selection of the best tutorials and articles from across the whole Tuts+ network. Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favourite site, or would like to...
View ArticleHow to Illustrate An Abacus Icon
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a realistic, vector abacus icon, using 3D Renders, Brushes, Blends and other tools of Adobe Illustrator. The skills you will learn can easily be transferred...
View ArticleQuick Tip: How to Create a Receipt Illustration in Adobe Illustrator
In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a simple receipt illustration. For starters, you will only need a rectangle and the Zig Zag effect. Next, using multiple fills and strokes along...
View ArticleCreate a Security Seal in Illustrator Using Guilloche Patterns
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a security seal using Guilloche, the artistic technique that is typically used in banknote design and other documents to prevent them from being forged....
View ArticleCommunity Project: Vectortuts+ Snow Globe Showdown, Round 3
Vectortuts+ loves Illustration and discovering new talent, so today we are proud to be showcasing Round 3 of the Vectortuts+Snow Globe Showdown. Check out the 3rd and final round at the jump. Snow...
View ArticleHow to Create a Nice Emoticons Icon Set
In the following tutorial you will learn to create an attractive emoticons icon set. Learn an easy to follow workflow for creating each of these little emotional character faces in Adobe Illustrator....
View ArticleQuick Tip: How to Make a Repeating Japanese Wave Pattern in Adobe Illustrator
Repeating patterns can be confusing to make and sometimes creating a quick and easy pattern will leave you with a result that is less than professional. In this basic Quick Tip tutorial you will learn...
View ArticleCreating a Stylish Line Art Portrait with Illustrator CS5, Vector Premium...
Today, we have another Vector Premium tutorial, which is available exclusively for Premium members. In today’s tutorial well be creating a stylish portrait in Illustrator. Learn to use reference...
View ArticleArtistic Pigeons – Vector Freebie
Today we have a vector pack of artistic pigeon illustrations, made available as a freebie for anyone to download. This was drawn by Gabriel Meono and it’s all 100% vector, available in AI and EPS....
View ArticleHow to Create a Trendy Retro Type Treatment
A few times a each month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Vectortuts+. This tutorial by Rype was first published on September 11th 2008. In this...
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