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The twirl tool is a great tool that can make complex and eye-catching objects in no time. Here's one way to use it.

If you think Illustrator has the same look and feel as Photoshop, you couldn't be more wrong. After walking through this tutorial, you'll not only know how to create those nice glass orbs, but you'll also have learned how to create gradients with opacity, which is not a standard feature in Illustrator.

Today we’re going to learn how to draw a simple cherry using Adobe Illustrator 9, CS, CS2, or CS3. This is a simple tutorial that anyone can do in around 30 minutes.

Custom Brushes in Illustrator are an excellent way to add to designs. Here's a short tutorial how they work and how to use them.

Sometimes very simple techniques can render some interesting results. Here I will show you how to make a stitched deer with stippling.