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How to Create a Beautiful Set of Zodiac Portraits in Illustrator – Part Two
Welcome back for part two of the kawaii zodiac set! In this tutorial, we’ll focus on some of the techniques already gone over in the first part, complete the next six designs, and add a cute little...
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Understanding the Different File Types in Adobe Illustrator’s Save for Web
The purpose of the Save for Web feature in Adobe Illustrator is to optimize graphics for use on a Web site or other screen display, such as a phone of tablet. The word "optimize" refers to the optimum...
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Digital Publishing With InDesign CC: Introduction
This is the first episode of a new series about Digital Publishing with Adobe InDesign CC. In this part we are going to cover the basics of digital publishing. We are going to discuss terms like CSS,...
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Quick Tip: Using the Gradient Tool and Gradient Panel in Illustrator
By reader request, we take an in-depth look at the gradient features in Adobe Illustrator. Starting with the Gradient panel, then examining the Gradient Tool, you’ll learn how to create and apply...
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Submitting Your Inkscape Files to Stock Sites and Getting Them Approved
Inkscape’s popularity has grown significantly over the past few years making its way into the professional sector, particularly with Animators and Game Developers. But what about creating professional...
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What’s Your Excuse? Why Can’t You Draw?
You’ve tried so many times. You’ve looked at some amazing piece of art and felt this heat in your heart, just to get a few crappy lines when trying to do the same. Finally you gave up. Let’s be honest,...
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How to Create a Dark Fairy Tale Character in Adobe Illustration
Classic fairy tales, like those collected by the Brothers Grimm or written by Charles Peraullt and Hans Christian Andersen are excellent sources for concept art. In this tutorial, we’ll be focusing on...
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Create a Video Poker Game Interface in Adobe Illustrator – Part One
In the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed five cards poker game interface in Adobe Illustrator. In this first part you will learn how to create the screen of a poker machine. We’ll...
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Create a Video Poker Game Interface in Adobe Illustrator – Part Two
Welcome back to the second part of the tutorial. In the following steps you will learn how to create the rest of the poker machine. First, using basic blending and vector shape building techniques...
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Digital Publishing With InDesign CC: Audio Files
In this episode of the Digital Publishing with Adobe InDesign CC series we are going to look at adding audio files to digital publications. We are going to add an MP3 music file to our document and...
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Quick Tip: Group/Ungroup vs. Combine/Break Apart in Inkscape
The fact that Group/Ungroup and Combine/Break Apart are two sets of complete synonyms, you might not think that Inkscape would have these as separate functions. While these are pretty similar at first,...
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How to Draw Animals: Horses, Their Anatomy and Poses
Running horses are beautiful and graceful creatures. However, they can be one of the hardest animals to draw. I will show you how to draw this majestic creature, referencing their basic anatomy to make...
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Create a Quick and Easy Skyscape Using Image Trace in Adobe Illustrator
Image Trace in Adobe Illustrator is handy for many reasons. If you use the program for illustrations mostly, it’s one of the tools usually avoided as you can easily recognize images that have been...
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Create a Vinyl Record Player Icon in Adobe Illustrator
In the following steps you will learn how to create a vinyl player icon in Adobe Illustrator. For starters, using a simple grid and the snap to grid feature along with basic tools you will create the...
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23 Must-Have, Free Fonts for Graphic Designers
Do you need a font that will make your design sparkle? Low on dough? As you probably already know, there are plenty of free fonts on the Internet. Like anything free, quality varies. With a little...
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Quick Tip: Create a 3D Retro Text Effect With The Appearance Panel
In this tutorial I’d like to show you some quick, simple effects you can add to normal text to give it retro feel using just the Appearance panel in Adobe Illustrator. These effects will be completely...
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How to Draw Animals: Big Cats, Their Anatomy and Patterns
They’re big, furry and… deadly. They’re just like bigger versions of the pets we love, yet they’re totally different. If you want to draw one of the many big cats, you’re not supposed to draw just a...
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How to Create a Flat, Subtle Textured Fox in Adobe Illustrator
This tutorial goes through the full process of creating a cute dressed fox, drawn and colored in a "flat" style. We will learn how to create fur, clothes, accessories and texture using simple methods...
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Digital Publishing With InDesign CC: Content for Multiple Screen Sizes
In this episode of the Digital Publishing with Adobe InDesign CC series we are going to learn about how to create content for multiple screen and page sizes. We are going to start with an iPad portrait...
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Quick Tip: How to Export Your Artwork in Inkscape
So you’ve spent hours on end drawing a magnificent design in Inkscape and now you want to publish it once and for all! Thankfully, Inkscape has a ton of options to export your artwork to more friendly...
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