Human Anatomy Fundamentals: Advanced Body Proportions
In our last session we learned the basic, generic proportions and joint alignments of the human figure, and if you’ve been practicing you should be ready for some diversity. The most obvious...
View ArticleCreate a Detailed Christmas Lights Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
In the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed Christmas lights text effects in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to setup a simple grid and how to create pixel perfect...
View ArticleHow to Create an Anaglyphic Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple anaglyphic text effect in Adobe Illustrator. We’ll start with a simple piece of text and some basic aligning tips. Next, using the...
View ArticleHow to Draw Animals: Big Cats, Their Anatomy and Patterns – Part 2
In our first tutorial, we looked at drawing lions, tigers, cheetahs and snow leopards. Today we’re going to take care of the other wild cats, like leopards, jaguars, mountain lions and lynx. Once again...
View ArticleQuick Tip: The Difference Between Vector and Raster
Vector. Raster. You’ve surely heard these two terms before when working with digital graphics. But you may wonder which format you should use when. And even if you’re a pro with vectors and rasters,...
View ArticleTips and Tricks For Working With Inkscape’s Nodes
There are so many things to learn when it comes to nodes, but this quick tip should get you on the right track to properly using and manipulating your nodes, and ultimately, your artwork in Inkscape....
View ArticleCreate a Cute Winter Seamless Pattern in Adobe Illustrator
Winter is a season of warm cozy clothes, white fluffy snow and clean bright colors. In this tutorial we will get inspired by this magical season and create a cute winter seamless pattern consisting of...
View ArticleCreate a Set of Realistic Christmas Baubles in Adobe Illustrator
Follow this winter holiday inspired tutorial and learn how to create realistic Christmas baubles in Adobe Illustrator. At the beginning we will create the shape of the Christmas bauble starting from a...
View ArticleSVG Files: From Illustrator to the Web
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is a vector image format which began life back in 1998. It was always developed with the web in mind, but only now has the web actually started to catch up. There’s no...
View ArticleDigital Publishing With InDesign CC: Panorama and Image Sequence
In this episode of the Digital Publishing with Adobe InDesign CC series we are going to learn about Panorama and Image Sequence Folio Overlays, with which you can greatly improve the interactivity of...
View ArticleWe’re Looking for Drawing, Vector and InDesign Instructors
We’re looking for more instructors! Do you want to be paid to create content for an established and respected educational network, with over 4 million unique visitors per month? You could be the person...
View ArticleHow to Create a Holiday Themed Typography Piece in Adobe Illustrator
Tis the season to be jolly, so why not spread some of that joy and cheer around? This tutorial will teach you a few techniques for altering fonts and manipulating their alternatives in Adobe...
View ArticleCreate a Christmas, Knitted Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
In the following steps you will learn how to create a knitted text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to setup a simple grid and how to create a set of art brushes. Next,...
View ArticleDigital Publishing With InDesign CC: Pan & Zoom and Web Content
In this episode of the Digital Publishing with Adobe InDesign CC series we are going to learn about Pan & Zoom and Web Content Folio Overlay options. These features can help to make your DPS Apps...
View ArticleHow to Create a Paper Quill Holiday Greeting in Adobe Illustrator
There’s something so elegant about holiday greeting cards with their gilded script fonts, glittery snowmen, and often paper craft designs. One such craft that I long for the time and patience to...
View ArticleHow to Draw Animals: Deers – Species and Anatomy
In this tutorial we’re going to learn about the majestic deer. No matter if it’s a huge moose, or a small and timid roe deer, after this lesson you’ll know how to draw every one of them with correct...
View ArticleHelpful Align and Distribute Tips When Using Inkscape
When you begin doing some serious work in Inkscape, you’re going to want to keep your work properly aligned. Let’s go over a few cool things with Inkscape’s Align and Distribute to make your designs as...
View ArticleHow to Vector Three Wise Teddy Bears Without the Pen Tool in Illustrator
Join me in Adobe Illustrator CC where we’ll take on the classic concept of the "Three Wise Monkeys" with a teddy bear character design entirely from basic shapes and without using the Pen Tool (P)....
View Article10 Tips for Avoiding Rejections When Uploading to Stock Sites
Uploading vector illustration to sell as stock can be rewarding both creatively and monetarily. Some artists sell their work on many microstock sites, while others remain exclusive at one. Part of the...
View ArticleI Want to Draw: Simple Exercises for Complete Beginners
Do you struggle with a simple circle from the first step of every tutorial? Do your straight lines keep bending no matter how hard you try? Do you seem to be unable to draw two points with a given...
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