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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 Create a Surreal TV Head Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Surreal TV Head Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial you'll learn how to use photo manipulation in Photoshop to create a surreal artwork of a woman whose head is replaced by a television.

    2. How to Create a Mobile Phone Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Mobile Phone Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create three of the most iconic communication devices ever made, using simple geometric shapes and tools in Adobe Illustrator.

    3. How to Create a Post Box Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Post Box Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial, you will learn the process of how to create the iconic pillar-shaped red post box in Adobe Illustrator.

    4. International Artist Feature: Switzerland

      International Artist Feature: Switzerland

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For this part of the international artist series, we turn to Switzerland, featuring six artists who create stunning vector art, digital paintings, and more!

    5. How to Create a Coffee Scene Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Coffee Scene Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn to create a pretty scene of morning coffee using simple shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

    6. Art History: Neoclassicism and Romanticism

      Art History: Neoclassicism and Romanticism

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome back to our series on art history! From the lands of Africa, we now venture onward to experience art from the Romantic and Neoclassical eras.

    7. Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 1

      Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 1

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this article we tackle the subject of racial and cultural inclusiveness in design. Learn why it matters as we celebrate the work of emerging artists.

    8. How to Create a Transport-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Transport-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In today’s tutorial we’re going to take an in-depth look at the process of creating a transportation-themed icon pack, using simple shapes and tools.

    9. Best of the Design Web: June 2017

      Best of the Design Web: June 2017

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome back to Best of the Design Web, where we feature some of the best design tutorials of this past month!

    10. How to Create a "BBQ Time" Concept Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a "BBQ Time" Concept Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a summer barbecue illustration in flat design using the most basic shapes and tools of Adobe Illustrator.

    11. Create Stunning "Iron Man" Fan Art From Scratch in Photoshop

      Create Stunning "Iron Man" Fan Art From Scratch in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Advanced

      In this tutorial we will explain how to create stunning "Iron Man" fan art in Photoshop using digital painting techniques.

    12. Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, June 2017 Edition

      Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, June 2017 Edition

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome to our monthly feature of fantastic tutorial results created by you, the Envato Tuts+ community! Check out this set of results and join in for the...

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