With simple shapes and gradients, this easy tutorial will show you how to create an alarm clock icon. We'll be using Illustrator CS4 for this tutorial, but those of you with older version should be able to follow along as well. Let's jump into this tutorial, which beginning illustrators will find especially useful!

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In this tutorial, we'll explain how to create an illustrated poster and how to set up our own crop marks in a few easy steps. This tutorial is aimed at the beginning Adobe Illustrator user. Creating this poster is relatively easy, so let's get started at the jump!

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Learn how to create Illustrator Quick Banners in this tutorial.

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This tutorial is all about how to make those really cool hyper detailed wings that all those bro-dawg brands are rocking.

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There are quite a few Illustrator tools that many of us have never used, which is understandable. We often have a workflow that we have found efficient and stick with it. Occasionally though, it's a good idea to crack open Illustrator and take a look at some of its underused features. Scribble effects are worth taking a look at because they're a quick way to add texture to your designs and a bit of personality.

The texture added is similar to the name of the effect (scribbles), but there is a great deal of variance you can control, and you can add a random feel as well. Let's take a close look at how to use this effect and how you can get creative with it!


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To do this tutorial, Adobe Illustrator CS or above is a must, because we need to use the 3D function and if we're not mistaken only Illustrator version from CS and above support it. Besides 3D, we will touch on creating graphic symbols as well as the 3D Map Art function.

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In this tutorial, we'll explain how to create a magic hat icon with a cute bunny inside. We'll use the pen tool, pathfinder palette, and other tools to create this design. Let's get started with making a magically cute, vector design!

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In this tutorial, you'll learn to plot an accurate bar graph using Adobe Illustrator's Graph Tool. We'll also render the graph to give it additional visual appeal. Successful completion of this tutorial requires an intermediate knowledge of Illustrators tools. Let's get started!

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In this tutorial, we are going to show you how we build a light bulb from scratch in Illustrator. We'll use numerous shapes and effects to create this illustration. I'll take you through each step in creating this bulb. Let's get started!

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In this tutorial, we'll walk through the steps of creating a comic strip using Illustrator's Pen Tool, custom brushes and masking features. This is a fun tutorial that covers the process I use, while showcasing the comic strip I write called "The Brads."

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