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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 Little Red Riding Hood Inspired Fairytale Illustration in Paint Tool SAI

      How to Create a Little Red Riding Hood Inspired Fairytale Illustration in Paint Tool SAI

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Who doesn't like fairy-tale stories? I love them, and one of my favorites is "Little Red Riding Hood". The little girl who met the Big Bad Wolf in the...

    2. International Artist Feature: Ukraine

      International Artist Feature: Ukraine

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For this article in the international artist series, we turn to Ukraine, featuring seven artists who create fantastic work, from illustration to graphic...

    3. History of Art: Prehistoric

      History of Art: Prehistoric

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this monthly series we’ll take a snapshot of different eras, artistic movements, and cultures that made an impact upon art through the ages. To start,...

    4. Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, July Edition

      Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, July Edition

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Every month we feature amazing tutorial results from our wonderful Envato Tuts+ community. Check out July's edition of creations from fellow designers and...

    5. The Must-Have Game Assets for Designers and Digital Artists

      The Must-Have Game Assets for Designers and Digital Artists

      Tutorial • Beginner

      There are so many assets needed when creating a game. Speed up your process with pre-made asset sets, sprite kits, user interfaces, and more! Whether you're...

    6. International Artist Feature: Belgium

      International Artist Feature: Belgium

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For this article in the international artist series, we turn to Belgium, featuring six artists who create fantastic work, from illustration to graphic design...

    7. Decode Graphic Design Jargon: Part 2

      Decode Graphic Design Jargon: Part 2

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Ever emerged from a design meeting feeling more baffled than motivated? You’re not alone—graphic designers have a distinct and diverse set of words to...

    8. How to Create a Windmill Illustration in Sketch

      How to Create a Windmill Illustration in Sketch

      Tutorial • Beginner

      With this tutorial I'll show you how to make a Windmill illustration using Sketch, an amazing vector design tool. This tutorial will teach you a lot of...

    9. How to Create a Floral Anchor Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Floral Anchor Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Do you ever think about recreating the anchor shape when you spot one? Today, I’ll show you how to create an anchor using just basic shapes and the Warp Effect.

    10. International Artist Feature: Colombia

      International Artist Feature: Colombia

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For this article in the international artist series, we turn to Colombia, featuring seven artists who create fantastic work, from illustration to graphic...

    11. How to Create a Boombox Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Boombox Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In today’s tutorial, we’re going to get down and funky and create our very own Boombox using some of Illustrator’s most basic tools and shapes. So if you’re...

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

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

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome to our monthly feature of fantastic tutorial results created by you, the Envato Tuts+ community! Every day, visitors like you take the time not only...

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