We will learn how to create 3D objects quickly and efficiently, place them in a perspective plane and create a vector Anaglyph Stereo Image with the help of Phantasm CS. The fact is that everything that was previously available for raster objects only is now applicable to vector ones too.

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Using shortcuts in Adobe Illustrator greatly accelerates the process of creating an artwork. Using them, you can quickly select a specific tool, the action or effect. You can find the list of default shortcuts Adobe Illustrator that are being used later in this article.

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You probably know that such sites as Shutterstock or Istockphoto do not accept vector works that have raster images or objects to which the raster effects have been applied. Today I'll tell you how to quickly find the raster images and effects in the vector file for replace or remove them.

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In this tutorial we will learn how to create vector mosaic in a few minutes. This tutorial is designated for beginners who are taking the first steps in mastering Adobe Illustrator. Such artworks are easy to create, however, they are in good demand at the stocks, such as Shutterstock and iStockphoto.

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This tutorial will teach you how to create a beautiful maple leaf tree from scratch using Illustrator. We will use the Pen tool to create the leaf and create a custom brush to make many leaves of different sizes.

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In this tutorial we will learn how to create a Shopping Basket with the help of 3D modeling. I’ll share with you some secrets of working with such objects, and I will teach how to find shades for basic color quickly. For recoloring the objects we will be using Phantasm CS which makes this process much easier and faster.

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Do you want to illustrate a lighthouse? If yes then let’s get started! Tutorial Details: Program: Adobe Illustrator CS3 – CS5. Difficulty: Intermediate. Estimated Completion Time: 2.5 hours

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To create snowflakes, we will be using Dynamic Shapes (part of the VectorScribe plugin) and Transform Effects. Using the technique described here, you can create different shapes of snowflakes in a few minutes. This is such a fascinating process that I really enjoyed sharing it with you. In the second part of the tutorial we will learn how to create colorful Christmas balls. Their color can be changed in a few seconds. Learn more at the jump.

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In this tutorial we will learn how to create Watercolor Background using a Gradient Mesh, tools of deformation and Blending Modes. The techniques which are described here allow the creation of complex textural backgrounds in a simple and effective way.

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In this tutorial we will learn how to create a boiling kettle using 3D modeling. When processing the objects created this way, we can benefit from the VectorScribe plugin. Smart Remove Points, closing of the open paths, rapid removal of overlapping points, are just some of the VectorScribe tools that will be used in this tutorial. I can tell you as a designer, while working with 3D objects, VectorScribe is irreplaceable.

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