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

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

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In today’s tutorial we’re going to take a look at the process of creating a spring-themed icon pack. We'll follow a step-by-step approach in order to learn...

    2. International Artist Feature: Taiwan

      International Artist Feature: Taiwan

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For this article in the international artist series, we turn to Taiwan, featuring six artists who create fantastic work, from beautiful illustrations to...

    3. How to Create a Woodwork Tools Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Woodwork Tools Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a look at the process of creating a set of woodwork tools, using nothing more than the basic geometric shapes and...

    4. How to Create a Flat Design Wall Shelves Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Flat Design Wall Shelves Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create an illustration of wall shelves with books, portraits and even a radio with basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

    5. How to Create an Auto Repair Shop Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create an Auto Repair Shop Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In today’s tutorial, we’re going to put on our mechanic’s hat and take a look at the process of creating an auto repair shop illustration, using the most...

    6. How to Create a New York Stamp Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a New York Stamp Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In today’s tutorial, we’re going to pull out our architect hats and learn how to “build” our very own miniaturized set of New York’s most iconic buildings,...

    7. Politics Through the Eyes of 12 Artists

      Politics Through the Eyes of 12 Artists

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Where would history be without art? In this article we explore illustrations from 12 amazing artists documenting their political views through art.

    8. 10 Design Tips for Creating Amazing Wedding Invitations

      10 Design Tips for Creating Amazing Wedding Invitations

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Designing wedding invitations can be scary—which style to choose? Which font to use? Go for pared-back elegance or flashy decadence? Vintage florals or...

    9. Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, March 2017 Edition

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

    10. How to Create Flat Design Easter Icons in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create Flat Design Easter Icons in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Easter is a lovely spring holiday, which is well known for its tradition of painting eggs. It's usually associated with gentle, vivid colors and a spring...

    11. History of Art: Renaissance

      History of Art: Renaissance

      Tutorial • Beginner

      From the mysterious Middle Ages, we now venture onward to experience the world of art from the Renaissance period. Let's see how history significantly...

    12. International Artist Feature: Dominican Republic

      International Artist Feature: Dominican Republic

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For this article in the international artist series, we turn to the Dominican Republic, featuring six artists who create fantastic work, from beautiful...

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