2 Nov 2009

Tutorial: Create a Seamless Diagonal Pattern in Illustrator

this tutorial teach us the easy way of creating diagonal patterns in illustrator which are one of the main graphical items in modern web 2.0 designed web sites.

Illustrator comes with some default pattern brushes, but no diagonal love. Diagonal patterns are a bit more tricky to make than a simple horizontal, or vertical pattern, but with some rock solid alignment, and some manual input into the Transform palette, you’ll be making diagonal patterns in no time.

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2 Nov 2009

Tip: Scale Objects in Adobe Illustrator Via Keyboard

this abode illustrator tip is about an easy and fast way scaling objects in illustrator for whom loves using keyboard shortcuts.

I’m a big fan of resolution-independent vector art. I’m also a big fan of keyboard shortcuts. It’s been driving me a bit batty that there is no way in Adobe Illustrator to scale objects using just the keyboard. I use this method all the time within InDesign, and feel like I have handcuffs on when jumping back to Illustrator and wanting to do the same.

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2 Nov 2009

Tutorial: Create a Happy Sun Character in Illustrator

this illustrator tutorial from vectips.com is a perfect exercise for icon designers. it is leveled as an intermediate tutorial by the author.

This intermediate tutorial is great for logos, children illustrations, and other projects relating to climate change. Moreover, you can easily apply this tutorial to other illustrations, logos, and projects!

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31 Oct 2009

Tutorial: Create a Golden, Vector Compass in Illustrator

In this tutorial I will take you through the steps and techniques of creating a golden compass. For this tutorial I’ve used just Adobe Illustrator and a heavy dose of ingenuity.

30 Oct 2009

How to Create a Vector Sketchbook - Screencast

via Vectortuts+ by Sean Hodge on 5/28/09

“In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a customizable vector sketchbook. This intermediate tutorial uses some basic shapes, Shear transforms, and Effects to create a leather texture. Let’s get started!” - Rype

Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial How to Create a Vector Sketchbook and the video version is below.

29 Oct 2009

Create Your Own Gothic Looking Card Deck - Screencast

via Vectortuts+ by Sean Hodge on 4/21/09

“In this tutorial, we will explain how to create an awesome card deck design. You’ll create our own brushes and design elements to achieve a cool looking card. Let’s get started!” - Simona Pfreundner

Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial Create Your Own Gothic Looking Card Deck and the video version is below.

29 Oct 2009

How to Create an Alarm Clock Icon - Screencast

via Vectortuts+ by Sean Hodge on 4/17/09

“With simple shapes and gradients, this easy tutorial will show you how to create an alarm clock icon. We’ll be using Illustrator CS4 for this tutorial, but those of you with older version should be able to follow along as well. Let’s jump into this tutorial, which beginning illustrators will find especially useful!” - Rype

Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial How to Create an Alarm Clock Icon and the video version is below.

29 Oct 2009

How to Create a Grunge Style Illustration with Stains - Screencast

via Psdtuts+ by Gavin Steele on 3/23/09

“Inspired by the article “18+ Sources of Inspiration from Coffee, Ink, Blood and other Stains,” by Steven Snell, I decided to show my personal way of creating stain based designs in Photoshop. In this tutorial, we’ll grab a picture, apply several filters to it and obtain a monochromatic stain, which combined with stain brushes and a texture will transform into an eye-catching grunge result. Let’s get it started!” Alvaro Guzman

Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial How to Create a Grunge Style Illustration with Stains and the video version is below.

29 Oct 2009

How to Create an Hourglass Icon in About an Hour - Screencast

via Vectortuts+ by Sean Hodge on 5/6/09

“With simple shapes, gradients, and vector textures, this simple tutorial will show beginning illustrators how to create an hourglass icon. There is a whole lot you can do without the Pen Tool. We’ll be using Illustrator CS4 for this tutorial, but those of you with older version should be able to follow along as well. Let’s get started!” - Sean Hodge

Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial How to Create an Hourglass Icon in About an Hour and the video version is below.

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