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  1. How to Create a Painted Vector Effect in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Painted Vector Effect in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Advanced

    In this tutorial we are going to take a look at using the Paintbrush Tool and its options to achieve a painted effect with vector in Adobe Illustrator. I...

  2. Create a Halloween-Inspired Children’s Illustration in Photoshop

    Create a Halloween-Inspired Children’s Illustration in Photoshop

    Tutorial • Advanced

    As the fall approaches in many parts of the world, designers and illustrators might already be thinking about the upcoming Halloween holiday, especially...

  3. Create a Retro 3D View Master Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Create a Retro 3D View Master Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Long before hand-held game systems had a 3D feature on them, the only exposure to a third dimension for Rainbow Brite or the Care Bears was through the...

  4. Create a 3D Paper Bird With Geometric Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

    Create a 3D Paper Bird With Geometric Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial, we are going to create a vector illustration of a paper bird by drawing and modifying geometric shapes in Adobe Illustrator. We'll be...

  5. How to Create a Cute, Nerd-Like Snake Character in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Cute, Nerd-Like Snake Character in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Follow this tutorial and learn how to draw a cute nerd-looking snake character in Adobe Illustrator. The tutorial is composed of two main parts, creating the...

  6. Create Quick, Psychedelic Mushrooms With the Blob Brush Tool

    Create Quick, Psychedelic Mushrooms With the Blob Brush Tool

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Turn on your black lights, fire up your lava lamps, and break out the fuzzy posters because these vibrant mushrooms are glowing! It's time to play with some...

  7. How to Create a Beautiful Set of Zodiac Portraits in Illustrator - Part Two

    How to Create a Beautiful Set of Zodiac Portraits in Illustrator - Part Two

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Welcome back for part two of the kawaii zodiac set! In this tutorial, we'll focus on some of the techniques already gone over in the first part, complete the...

  8. How to Create a Beautiful Set of Zodiac Portraits in Illustrator - Part One

    How to Create a Beautiful Set of Zodiac Portraits in Illustrator - Part One

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    There isn't a project more fun in my opinion than creating a cohesive set of designs. This enjoyment doubles when it's something an audience can relate to;...

  9. Create a Stack of Wooden Boxes in Adobe Illustrator

    Create a Stack of Wooden Boxes in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In the following steps you will learn how to create pixel perfect shapes using the grid, basic vector shape building techniques and Pathfinder options, how...

  10. Create a Nautical Tattoo Style Design for a Craft Project

    Create a Nautical Tattoo Style Design for a Craft Project

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    With this tutorial I would like to show you how to create a pattern for a seamstress to use to decorate a tote bag. We'll be using our previously created...

  11. Create an Adorable Hedgehog with Basic Tools in Inkscape

    Create an Adorable Hedgehog with Basic Tools in Inkscape

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In this tutorial, we'll be using basic shapes in Inkscape to create a hedgehog character. We'll also go over some neat concepts such as custom tapered lines,...

  12. Create a Punk Queen of Hearts With a Sleeve Tattoo in Illustrator

    Create a Punk Queen of Hearts With a Sleeve Tattoo in Illustrator

    Tutorial • Advanced

    In this tutorial we are going to take a walk through the process of vectoring my rendition of the "Queen of Hearts" playing card with an eccentric young girl...

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