Saturday, August 22, 2009 No Comments
Learn how to use Illustrator’s Live Paint feature, Graphic Styles and Transform Effect while creating a realistic dartboard. All of the features used in this intermediate-level tutorial are contained in Illustrator CS2 and later.
Tags: illustrator, vector
Category: Drawing
Saturday, August 22, 2009 No Comments
Ever wonder about creating Radial Mesh in Illustrator? Yes, now you can and it will reveal more possibilities to you in Illustrator. In the first part of this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a Radial Mesh in Illustrator (without using any 3rd party plugin), and in second part we’ll create a Vector CD using that radial mesh method. So let’s do it!
Tags: cd, illustrator, vector
Category: Drawing
Saturday, August 22, 2009 No Comments
In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to create a cute earth illustration. We’ll use basic shapes and some Illustrator knowhow to make this. It’s a fun look at the earth, as seen from space, and interpreted in a cartoon vector style. Let’s get started!
Tags: cute, earth, illustrator, vector
Category: Drawing
Saturday, August 22, 2009 No Comments
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a cartoon style illustration of a brain, then how to convert the image for use as an icon for OSX and Vista. I’ll discuss some points about detailing for icon design as well. Let’s get started!
Tags: brain, icon, illustrator, vector
Category: Drawing
Saturday, August 22, 2009 No Comments
Using the Symbolism Tools, plus a bit of Gradient Mesh, learn to make a realistic window covered with raindrops. This is an advanced tutorial that assumes a fair amount of Illustrator experience, but everyone should be able to follow along. It can be done with earlier versions of Illustrator, but takes full advantage of newer features in CS4. Let’s get started!
Tags: illustrat, illustration, illustrator, vector
Category: Design
Saturday, August 22, 2009 No Comments
Need to improve your Illustrator skills? Learn to make an eye-popping vector eyeball with this intermediate Illustrator tutorial. We’ll use numerous Illustrator tools, including 3D tools, to create this illustration. Let’s get started!
Tags: illustrator, vector
Category: Drawing
Monday, May 18, 2009 No Comments
Pucker up, let’s create a sweet pair of super glossy vector lips. Start with a sketch, scan it in, Live Trace it, then proceed to color your illustration with layer upon glossy layer until your vector lips are complete. The workflow uses the Eraser Tool to reveal the shadows below, which is a useful approach to review. Let’s get to it!
Tags: illustrator, vector
Category: Drawing
Monday, May 18, 2009 No Comments
Learn how to create a semi-realistic vector orange with simple shapes, tools, and multiple effects. This tutorial is possible for a beginner to complete, though is aimed at an intermediate Illustrator user. Let’s get started.
Tags: 3d, illustrator, vector
Category: Drawing
Thursday, May 14, 2009 No Comments
In this intermediate tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a vector speaker icon. When you break down the elements you’ll find it fairly easy. We’ll be using some ellipses with gradients, the Grid Tool, and the Mesh Tool to create this icon design.
Tags: icon, illustrator, vector
Category: Drawing
