Creating convincing vectors can be a daunting task. We will show you how to make wood and metal textures for a vector knife using the Gradient Mesh Tool, layering Gradients, and the Pathfinder Tools.

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In this Adobe Illustrator tutorial, we will be walking you through a special technique that we call a unique “origami” effect. We used this technique many times in many very different and unique abstract pieces.

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Compasses are made of basic shapes and are not that difficult to make. They can be used to communicate the concept of travel. Add interesting color combinations and style and you have a unique and useful icon design.

In this tutorial we'll be creating a stylized Vector Compass Icon Design in Illustrator. Learn to apply some modern Web 2.0 effects and bright colors to make a really cool icon that you could use on the next travel related website you build.


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Did you know that you can create multi-layered artwork in Adobe Illustrator, and then turn layers on and off in InDesign? Learn how in this quick tutorial.

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Here is a simple way to make wood grain planks or boards. It only uses simple shapes, so no need to worry about any complex drawing.

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In this tutorial we’ll be teaching you how to create this eye catching bling bling effect in illustrator. You will learn how to create the texture and apply it to any text. So let’s get started…

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In this tutorial, we'll see how creating this detailed traffic light is just a matter of building up layers of simple shapes, custom gradients, and the Outer Glow effect.

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In this Illustrator tutorial, we will show you how to create a magic wand icon. This tutorial will utilize gradient feathering and some simple shapes. These techniques are easily translated to other icons, illustrations, and logos.

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This tutorial is perfect for the advanced beginner who wants to take her skills to the next level. We'll explore how to create 3D text and use depth-of-field to enhance a design.

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In this tutorial, we will explain how to create an awesome card deck design. You'll create our own brushes and design elements to achieve a cool looking card. Let's get started!


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