How to Create a Realistic, Shiny Fountain Pen Nib in Vector
In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create your own realistic fountain pen using Rectangle Tool, Pen Tool and gradients in Adobe Illustrator. Although I’m using version CS6, you can apply all...
View ArticleTuts+ Workshop: Created by You, Round Four
We publish a wide variety of tutorials and tips on Vectortuts+, but it’s not often we get to see the other side of our tutorials. In our "Created by You" Tuts+ Workshop, we shine a spotlight on the...
View ArticleHow to Forge Your Own Evil Sword of Evilness in Illustrator
One to rule them all… Wait, that’s not the story. But, of course, every Lord of Darkness needs some dark, evil weapon that will make their enemies cry in fear just looking at it. Today we’ll create an...
View ArticleAnnouncing Crafttuts+: Teaching Everything Craft and Handmade!
We’re excited to let you know about the latest addition to the Tuts+ family — Crafttuts+!Crafttuts+ is focused on teaching everything crafty — fundamental craft skills, decorations, ceramics, crochet,...
View ArticleCreating a Vector Portrait with Curly Hair in Adobe Illustrator – Tuts+...
In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, you will learn one of the easiest ways to create detailed vector curly hair. Jump in and begin creating!View the TutorialTuts+ Premium Members can login now for instant...
View ArticleBest of Tuts+ in October 2012
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 ArticleTalking Typography and More with Claire Coullon of Op45
Today we have the pleasure of meeting graphic designer and typographer Claire Coullon. Originally from France but now living in Prague, Czech Republic, she talks about her love of typography,...
View ArticleHow to Create a Bone Calligram with Art Brushes
In today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how to create a "Bones" calligram in Adobe Illustrator. I’ll show you how to create a bone Art Brush with a painted look and then finishing the composition...
View ArticleInDesign Fundamentals
Jump into the world of print design by learning the leading publishing software, Adobe InDesign. Vectortuts+ regular author, Cheryl Graham does a masterful job of explaining the ins and outs of this...
View ArticleHow to Create a Detailed Fantasy Scene, Part 1
In this tutorial I will show how to sketch in Adobe Illustrator with the Paintbrush Tool (B), then how to clean this story board up with line art using the Pen Tool (P), Pencil Tool (N), Line Segment...
View ArticleTuts+ Workshop: Alphabet Design Challenge
Vectortuts+ loves Illustration and discovering new talent, so today we are proud to be launching a new community project that combines both, the Tuts+ Workshop: Alphabet Design Challenge. The best...
View ArticleHow to Vector a Portable Scanner in Adobe Illustrator CS6
In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a portable scanner using the Rectangle Tool (M), Direct Selection Tool (A) and Envelope options, as well as some patterns and gradients to add finer...
View ArticleDynamic Comic Book Illustration in Adobe Illustrator Cs6 – Tuts+ Premium...
In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, you will learn how to create a Dynamic Comic Book Illustration in Adobe Illustrator Cs6. This tutorial will focus on many aspects of drawing dynamic poses, advanced...
View ArticleHow to Create the Letter S in the Shape of a Slinky Toy
In this tutorial we will create the letter S in the shape of a slinky toy. For these purposes we will be using the Blend Tool and simple circles. This is part of the recent Tuts+ Workshop: Alphabet...
View ArticleWorkshop: Vector Critique #24
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,...
View ArticleCreate an Interesting User Interface Design in Adobe Illustrator
We are all aware that User Interface design is very important. Our computers, mobile phones, tablets and other devices couldn’t do their job without User Interface design. Today we will have the...
View Article25 Creative Vector Text Art Tutorials in Adobe Illustrator
At Vectortuts+ we love seeing new talent and encouraging readers to take part in a variety of design challenges. Last week we launched Tuts+ Workshop: Alphabet Design Challenge. It’s aim is to create...
View ArticleHow to Create a Simple Vector Avatar from a Stock Image
The latest Envato Bundle inspired me to create a new vector portrait. One of the stock images within was a great portrait of a senior male and I couldn’t help but give him a vector make over. In...
View ArticleHow to Draw a Colorful, Fun, Vector Vampire in Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial we’re going to illustrate a not so scary vampire in a geometric style. We’ll be using basic shape tools and the Pathfinder panel as well as a great method of creating a unique color...
View ArticleHow to Create the New Smart Phone Lightning Connector
The 30-pin smart phone connector we have grown to love has finally bit the dust. Its replacement, The Lightning Connector, is quite different and a fair bit smaller than its predecessor. Let’s take a...
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