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Global Influences
How to Create a Serbian Ethnic Design: Pirot Kilim Pattern
Lidija Paradinovic Nagulov7 hours ago23 Jul 2015156 shares
Pirot kilim designs are among the most recognizable traditional Serbian patterns—here's how to make one that's both authentic and unique!
Pirot kilim designs are among the most recognizable traditional Serbian patterns—here's how to make one that's both authentic and unique!Read More…
Photorealism
How to Draw a Realistic Bird Portrait in Pencil
James Butler22 hours ago22 Jul 2015187 shares
Eagles are some of the most imposing and graceful birds in the skies today, and I always marvel at their dominating presence and serious expressions. For Americans they are held very dear indeed, taking pride as the country's national bird. So for this tutorial, come with me and learn how to draw a striking portrait of this marvellous creature.
Eagles are some of the most imposing and graceful birds in the skies today, and I always marvel at their dominating presence and serious expressions. For Americans they are held very dear indeed, taking pride as the country's national bird. So for this tutorial, come with me and learn how to draw a striking portrait of this marvellous creature.Read More…
Blog
Tuts+ for Kids
Andrew Blackman1 day ago22 Jul 2015359 shares
Recently we decided to create some tutorials specifically aimed at kids, helping them master traditionally "grown-up" subjects like web design and Photoshop image manipulation. Here's how it worked out, and what we learned from the process.
Recently we decided to create some tutorials specifically aimed at kids, helping them master traditionally "grown-up" subjects like web design and Photoshop image manipulation. Here's how it worked out, and what we learned from the process.Read More…
Text Effects
How to Create a Shiny Summer Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
Enrique Elicabe1 day ago22 Jul 2015190 shares
In this tutorial, I will explain how to create a shiny summer text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let's get started!
In this tutorial, I will explain how to create a shiny summer text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let's get started!Read More…
Drawing Theory
Drawing From the Shoulder vs. Drawing From the Wrist: Pros and Cons
Monika Zagrobelna2 days ago21 Jul 2015256 shares
Have you ever been told that drawing "from the wrist" is unprofessional, and that it's not what real artists do? What do you think, what's the reason for it? Is it truth, or maybe just a myth?
Have you ever been told that drawing "from the wrist" is unprofessional, and that it's not what real artists do? What do you think, what's the reason for it? Is it truth, or maybe just a myth?Read More…
Adobe Photoshop
Harness the Elements: Paint Air in All Its Forms
Monika Zagrobelna2 days ago21 Jul 2015181 shares
The last of the elements in our series may seem kind of boring, but that's not true at all! Join me to see how you can use air and atmosphere to give special effects to your paintings.
The last of the elements in our series may seem kind of boring, but that's not true at all! Join me to see how you can use air and atmosphere to give special effects to your paintings.Read More…
Line Art
How to Create a Cute Illustration of the Janus House Using Adobe Illustrator
Andrei Stefan3 days ago20 Jul 2015202 shares
Hello there fellow readers, in today’s tutorial you will learn how to create a San Fran inspired house using some of Illustrator’s basic tools such as the Rectangle Tool, the Rounded Rectangle Tool, and the Pen Tool. We will see why using layers can improve the speed and precision of our workflow, but most importantly how simple geometric shapes can create detailed artwork in a matter of moments.
Hello there fellow readers, in today’s tutorial you will learn how to create a San Fran inspired house using some of Illustrator’s basic tools such as the Rectangle Tool, the Rounded Rectangle Tool, and the Pen Tool. We will see why using layers can improve the speed and precision of our workflow, but most importantly how simple geometric shapes can create detailed artwork in a matter of moments.Read More…
Adobe Illustrator
Free Course: Custom Textures for Retro Illustrations
Andrew Blackman3 days ago20 Jul 2015189 shares
In this short course, freelance illustrator Ioana Sopov will teach you how to mix traditional media with digital mastery and apply some custom-made textures to a vector illustration imported into Adobe Photoshop.
In this short course, freelance illustrator Ioana Sopov will teach you how to mix traditional media with digital mastery and apply some custom-made textures to a vector illustration imported into Adobe Photoshop. Read More…
Photo Manipulation
How to Create a Fantasy Flaming Deer With Adobe Photoshop
Jenny Le3 days ago20 Jul 2015505 shares
In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a fantasy deer with a fire effect. You'll work with blending and adjustment layers to combine different stock images into a cohesive scene. You'll also learn how to work with fire, create a lighting effect and enhance the depth of field.
In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a fantasy deer with a fire effect. You'll work with blending and adjustment layers to combine different stock images into a cohesive scene. You'll also learn how to work with fire, create a lighting effect and enhance the depth of field.Read More…
Krita
How to Paint a Delicious Fruit Tart Icon in Krita
Mary Winkler6 days ago17 Jul 2015191 shares
Join me in painting up a delicious custard tart filled with fruit in the open-source painting program, Krita. You'll learn how to render an assortment of fruits and prepare your content for use as a desktop, mobile, or web icon, perfect for an assortment of sizes. Whet your appetite for something fun and get to know Krita.
Join me in painting up a delicious custard tart filled with fruit in the open-source painting program, Krita. You'll learn how to render an assortment of fruits and prepare your content for use as a desktop, mobile, or web icon, perfect for an assortment of sizes. Whet your appetite for something fun and get to know Krita.Read More…
Comics
Create a Comic: How to Plan and Lay Out Your Comic
Sara Berntsson6 days ago17 Jul 2015256 shares
Learn how to storyboard a comic and what kinds of panel types can be used to different effect. Using clipping masks we can quickly make a comic page that is both easy and compelling to read.
Learn how to storyboard a comic and what kinds of panel types can be used to different effect. Using clipping masks we can quickly make a comic page that is both easy and compelling to read.Read More…
Drawing
How to Create a Medieval Style Female Profile With Ink and Pencils
Eugenia Hauss7 days ago16 Jul 2015200 shares
The theme of this tutorial is a stylized portrait drawn with delicate step-by-step ink hatching and colored pencils.
The theme of this tutorial is a stylized portrait drawn with delicate step-by-step ink hatching and colored pencils.Read More…

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Adobe Photoshop for Kids!
2 Posts
Join Kirk Nelson and his creative daughters as they take you through learning Adobe Photoshop.
This series was created specifically for children with some adult supervision. Try out some of these simple, fun projects to introduce your budding designers into the world of Photoshop.
Does your home grown creative want to learn about web design? Why not try Web Design for Kids!
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Branding Team Awesome
3 Posts
Team Awesome is the name of the group of instructors within the Design & Illustration section of Tuts+ and any of those who feel they're a regular reader/community member in the section.
We're passionate about teaching design and want to show you how we're going about branding Team Awesome as an imaginary company.
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Simple Silhouette Exercises
7 Posts
Silhouettes and vector go hand in hand as they're flat shapes of singluar colour, waiting for a detailed background to be created. In this series we show you some fun silhouette exercises for you to try yourself.
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