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  • Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline

    Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline

    Sean Hodge
  • Rebellious Design: Brutalism Meets 90s Graphic Design

    Rebellious Design: Brutalism Meets 90s Graphic Design

    Laura Keung

    • All Theory tutorials:

    1. How to Draw a Diamond

      How to Draw a Diamond

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Is it difficult to draw a diamond? In this tutorial, we’ll explore the classical shape of a round diamond in a side and top view.

    2. How to Create a Tribal African Inspired Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Tribal African Inspired Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Advanced

      Learn how to create a circular African inspired pattern using basic shapes and sacred symbols such as the ankh cross and cowrie shells in Adobe Illustrator.

    3. International Artist Feature: New Zealand

      International Artist Feature: New Zealand

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome back to our International Artist Series. Today we're catching up with six incredible artists from New Zealand, home of amazing art, beautiful...

    4. How to Create an Alice in Wonderland Themed Stencil in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create an Alice in Wonderland Themed Stencil in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Advanced

      In this tutorial we'll make a fun and very simple stencil that we can use on a variety of surfaces, including t-shirts, walls, and canvas bags. The...

    5. Create an Alice in Wonderland Themed iPhone Wallpaper in Pixelmator

      Create an Alice in Wonderland Themed iPhone Wallpaper in Pixelmator

      Tutorial • Advanced

      With this tutorial I'd like to show you how to create an Alice in Wonderland photo manipulation, perfect for adorning your mobile background. Read on to...

    6. Create Two Colorful Children's Book Illustrations in Illustrator

      Create Two Colorful Children's Book Illustrations in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Advanced

      Doodle up a cute design for a kids' book and render it with Gradient Meshes, Blends, little sparkles, and various Blending Modes. Layered shapes pump this...

    7. Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 8

      Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 8

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome back to our Diversity in Design series on Envato Tuts+. Discover four talented artists with inspiring styles you'll love.

    8. How to Create a Crystal Formation Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Crystal Formation Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create a glass dome enclosed crystal formation, using some of Adobe Illustrator’s most basic shapes and tools.

    9. How to Create an African Celebratory Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create an African Celebratory Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      This tutorial shows you how to create a seamless African celebratory pattern in Adobe Illustrator.

    10. How to Create a Bold 90s Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

      How to Create a Bold 90s Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Have ten minutes to spare? This eye-catching effect gives any text an instant dose of nostalgic color and style.

    11. How to Create a Golden Camping Trailer in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Golden Camping Trailer in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial we will create a camping trailer and desert scene using the most basic tools and tricks of Adobe Illustrator.

    12. Trend Watch: Watercolor Design

      Trend Watch: Watercolor Design

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Splash around with one of the prettiest trends in design. Learn why watercolor design works in this article.

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