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Creative Background Effects in Adobe Illustrator
Creative Background Effects in Adobe Illustrator
nspirational technique to add to your personal bag of tricks. This can be used to add some energetic imagery without going to a stock photo site. This can be used to add some spice to your design. I'm creating is not just to show trade secrets but to demonstrate creative ideas.
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Olympic Logo Tutorial #3: Torino 2006
Olympic Logo Tutorial #3: Torino 2006
We’ll be creating a modern and technological piece of design – logo of winter Olympic games in Torino of 2006.
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Create Media Player Button
Create Media Player Button
Today I will show you how to draw a interface button in Illustrator, using the Ellipse Tool, Offset Path and gradients. This tutorial is very easy and doesn’t take so much time. Actually it’s for beginners. So, let’s start!!!
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Making of an Open book
Making of an Open book
Following the Making of a closed book tutorial in this one I will show you how to make an open book.
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How to make custom brushes in Illustrator
How to make custom brushes in Illustrator
This tutorial will teach you how to design your own brushes in Adobe Illustrator. It is a very useful technique for beginners.
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Illustrator Tutorial: Lego Bricks Typeface
Illustrator Tutorial: Lego Bricks Typeface
The well-known LEGO plastic parts offer endless possibilities to create all types of objects. This tutorial will show you how to digitalize your toys and build an isometric logotype for your favorite website without running out of bricks.
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Illustrator Tutorial: Lego Bricks Typeface
Illustrator Tutorial: Lego Bricks Typeface
The well-known LEGO plastic parts offer endless possibilities to create all types of objects. This tutorial will show you how to digitalize your toys and build an isometric logotype for your favorite website without running out of bricks.
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5 time saving Illustrator tricks you wish you knew
5 time saving Illustrator tricks you wish you knew
Ever found yourself running out of time while working on an Illustrator project? This five time saving Illustrator tricks will give you a boost. Don’t waste your time just read it, and use it.
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Illustrator Tutorial: Vector Handphone
Illustrator Tutorial: Vector Handphone
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to draw a vector mobile phone by using simple shapes and gradients.
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Olympic Logo Tutorial #4: Mexico-68
Olympic Logo Tutorial #4: Mexico-68
In this tutorial, we will continue the series of the best Olympic logos walkthrough. We will recreate the amazing logotype of Olympic Games in Mexico of 1968.
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Quick tip: Creating Swirly Vectors Using Illustrator
Quick tip: Creating Swirly Vectors Using Illustrator
An illustrator video quick tip tutorial on how to create swirly vectors in illustrator. The techniques can be used to create swirly illustrator vectors, which could also be imported into Photoshop in order to create Photoshop brushes or vector patterns. Leave your thoughts and comments about tutorial in a comment below.
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How To Create A Slick IPod Icon Using Illustrator
How To Create A Slick IPod Icon Using Illustrator
A great little illustrator tutorial form Creative Nerds, which shows you how to create an iPod icon using illustrator. The perfect tutorials for beginners learning their way around illustrator simply because the whole iPod is created using only basic default illustrator shapes. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and feel to leave a comment to let us know how you got on creating the iPod icons.
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The Secrets of the Appearance Panel: Multiple Fills
The Secrets of the Appearance Panel: Multiple Fills
In this tutorial, we'll explore the Adobe Illustrator Appearance panel and learn to create objects that look like groups of many shapes, but consist of only one shape with multiple fills applied, with no brushes used. We'll dive really deep into the the Appearance panel and unlock its secrets. Illustrator enthusiasts will love this detailed tutorial!
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Pathfinder Panel
A Comprehensive Guide to the Pathfinder Panel
You've probably used the Pathfinder panel to combine shapes and make new ones. But do you often find yourself clicking (and undoing) each icon in the panel until you get the look you want? Wouldn't it be easier to take some time and learn exactly what each function does? Here's a look at the über-useful Pathfinder panel. The Pathfinder Effects, which are found under the Effects menu, are covered in video format in this tutorial.
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How to reduce EPS illustration file size
How to reduce EPS illustration file size
Several tips, tricks and tutorials for reducing the file size of vector illustrations in EPS Adobe Illustrator 8 format, so they can be submitted into various microstock sites.
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