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20 Insightful Theory Articles for All Graphic Designers
Vectortuts+ offers a variety of tutorials for different skill levels and aspects of vector design, but also a wide selection of theory based articles. Each offering expert insight and valuable advice...
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How to Create an Ultra Glossy Flaming Ball in Adobe Illustrator
Learn how to create a high gloss flaming ball using the Warp Settings, Blends and Transparency Panel in Adobe Illustrator CS5. The final image is scalable and can be used as an illustration or icon...
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How to Create an Artistic Style Vector Eye with a Painted Finish – Tuts+...
In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, you will learn how to create dynamic vector illustrations with Adobe Illustrator CS5. This tutorial will focus on many aspects of vector painting, advanced blends, and...
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Create a Cheeky Zombie with Basic Shapes and the Shape Builder Tool
In a today’s tutorial we are going to draw a creepy zombie! It is a good character for beginners in Adobe Illustrator. The reason being is that zombies have lumps, bumps and body parts out of...
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Let’s talk Mascots and More with Mark Lester Jarmin
Today we talk to Mascot Illustrator Mark Lester Jarmin from the Philippines. He shares with us how to gain passive income by selling on GraphicRiver, why he prefers CorelDraw over Adobe Illustrator...
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How to Create a Self Portrait in a Geometric Style
In this tutorial we are going to talk about how to create an illustrated self portrait in a geometric based style. We are going to work from a photograph of ourselves as the base of the illustration,...
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Quick Tip: How to Create a Two Color Mandala with a Pattern Brush
In this tutorial you will learn a simple technique on how to create a Mandala design. We will create a geometric Pattern Brush, which will then be used to create the Mandala itself. We will start by...
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How to Create Spooky, Halloween Theme Text in Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial you will learn how to create spooky, Halloween theme text in Adobe Illustrator. We will use the Transform effect to obtain a 3D style and create new Art Brushes for highlights, as...
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Tuts+ Workshop: Cassette Design Challenge; Final Round!
We received over 100 design submissions for our Tuts+ Workshop: Cassette Design Challenge, our most popular community project to date! It’s great to see so much talent and creativity coming from our...
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Help with Selling Vector Stock in EPS10 Format
All of the major stock image sites, including GraphicRiver, require that vector files be submitted in the EPS10 or earlier format. This ensures compatibility with the various software applications...
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Quick Tip: Create a Vector Shampoo Bottle with Meshes, Gradients and Warp Effect
In this quick tutorial you will learn how to create an original vector shampoo bottle in two color designs. We will use a Shape Tool, Meshes, Gradients and Warp Effects. So let’s get started! Step 1....
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Create A Detailed Isometric Building in Adobe Illustrator – Tuts+ Premium...
In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, you will learn how to create an isometric building in Adobe Illustrator. This tutorial will use several tools, such as Blend, Offset Path and the Pathfinder panel. If...
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Learn to Draw Dynamic Comic Characters using The “Two Can” Technique!
Just like the line of action, the "two can" technique is another key ingredient in making exciting, dynamic character poses. In this guide, we will build on the line of action by adding the "two can"...
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Workshop: Vector Critique #23
Vectortuts+ is all about helping people turbo charge their skills, and today we have another special community post that will help our readers take their images to the next level. The best thing is,...
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How to Create a Can with a Barcode in Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial we’ll learn how to create a metallic can with it’s own barcode. You’ll create a geometric base and apply gradients to create a 3D effect, as well as using some custom made brushes to...
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How to Create a Liquid Soap Bottle Vector Illustration
In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a liquid soap bottle illustration. We’ll start with a 3D base and add details and Blending Modes to create a refined stylized vector...
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Tuts+ Workshop: Freestyle Map Infographic Challenge, Final Round!
Our latest Tuts+ Workshop Design Challenge asked you to create a Freestyle Map Infographic based on whatever theme you wish! We received several designs over on the Vectortuts+ Facebook page and we’re...
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How to Create a Hand Whisk using Gradients and Blends
Today we’re going to create a vector hand whisk using Adobe Illustrator. We’ll be using Gradients and Blends, as well as some clever Clipping Masks to create a semi realistic illustration you could...
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Quick Tip: Create a Glossy Test Tube Icon using CorelDRAW
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a glossy test tube icon using CorelDRAW. It should serve as guidance on how to make objects appear spectacular in CorelDRAW by using simple gradients and...
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How to Vector a Spirit Thermometer in Adobe Illustrator
In today’s tutorial we’re going to create a spirit thermometer using a geometry sketch, filled with gradients and using customized Art Brushes in Adobe Illustrator. With some finishing touches with the...
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