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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

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    1. 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.

    2. How to Create a Vintage Portrait Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Vintage Portrait Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Get inspiration from the past! In this tutorial, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to create an authentic-looking Victorian portrait using stocks...

    3. How to Create a Deep Diving Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Deep Diving Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial we will create a deep diving illustration in flat style using the most basic shapes and tools of Adobe Illustrator.

    4. International Artist Feature: Thailand

      International Artist Feature: Thailand

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Today we're catching up with five incredible artists from Thailand, home of amazing food, royal palaces, and the people of Southeast Asia.

    5. How to Create a Geometric Flamingo Bird in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Geometric Flamingo Bird in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create a simple geometric bird illustration, which we will bring to life using some hand-drawn shapes in Adobe Illustrator. As always, we're...

    6. Create a Vintage, 50s Style Auto Advertisement

      Create a Vintage, 50s Style Auto Advertisement

      Tutorial • Advanced

      This tutorial takes a brief look at the quintessential aspects of 1950s automotive advertising, the aesthetics of the cars and the portrayal of their owners....

    7. How to Create an Instagram-Inspired Neon Text Effect: Photoshop in 60 Seconds

      How to Create an Instagram-Inspired Neon Text Effect: Photoshop in 60 Seconds

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Create awesome text effects like your favorite Instagrammers. In this video, I'll show you how to create an Instagram-worthy neon text effect in Adobe...

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

      Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 7

      Tutorial • Beginner

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

    9. How to Create an Art Nouveau Wedding Invite in Adobe InDesign

      How to Create an Art Nouveau Wedding Invite in Adobe InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Art Nouveau is a romantic, decorative design style that works beautifully for wedding stationery. Here, we’ll give a modern update to this ornate style with...

    10. Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, March 2018 Edition

      Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, March 2018 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...

    11. The Influence of Women on Graphic Design Over the Last 100 Years

      The Influence of Women on Graphic Design Over the Last 100 Years

      Tutorial • Beginner

      To celebrate the centenary of the British suffrage movement, here we’ll look at the influence of women on graphic design, decorative arts and digital...

    12. Trend Watch: Hand-Drawn Illustration

      Trend Watch: Hand-Drawn Illustration

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Bring out the artist in you! Today, we'll explore the hand-drawn illustration trend. Let's take a look at its key features and a few of our favorite resources!

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