Have you ever seen those looping, swooshing, swirling rainbow graphics used in all kinds of graphics ranging from logos, and sketches, to grungy and retro illustrations? Well we are going to create one of them in Illustrator and learn how to export it to a program such as Photoshop as a smart object to utilize it as a smart object so we can both retain vector scalability while giving us the option to use Illustrator to edit the graphic for us!
Illustrator’s built–in Additive Graphic Styles are a quick way to add transform effects to objects. This little known little known feature can be used in many ways, from improving work-flow to adding creative flair. Learn more at the jump.