Selecting objects in a complex Illustrator file can sometimes be frustrating. We share our favorite techniques for homing in quickly on just the objects you need.
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!
Step by Step Tutorial shows how we drew, inked and painted the new SpongeBob cover for NICK Magazine. This video talks about using layers to keep important objects separate.