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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 an Alphabet Blocks Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create an Alphabet Blocks Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In the following steps you will learn how to create an alphabet blocks text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    2. How to Create a Dark Surreal Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Dark Surreal Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a surreal photo manipulation featuring a man with a tree head. First we'll create a background with field and...

    3. How to Create a Vintage Style Poster for World Blood Donor Day in Adobe InDesign

      How to Create a Vintage Style Poster for World Blood Donor Day in Adobe InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      On 14 June, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. To encourage your friends, family...

    4. Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Use the Gradient Tool

      Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Use the Gradient Tool

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Gradients are probably one of the most awesome features that Illustrator has to offer when it comes to colors. The problem is that most of the time the...

    5. International Artist Feature: South Korea

      International Artist Feature: South Korea

      Tutorial • Beginner

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

    6. How to Create a Vibrant Dragon Boat Illustration in Paint Tool SAI

      How to Create a Vibrant Dragon Boat Illustration in Paint Tool SAI

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial we will create bright colorful illustration for the Dragon Boat Festival. Also, you'll see a clear workflow of making a digital illustration...

    7. How to Create a Watercolor Texture in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Watercolor Texture in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Get on trend with watercolor textures in Adobe Illustrator! In this tutorial, we'll create our very own watercolor textures with a simple watercolor set,...

    8. How to Create a Watercolor Wedding Invitation in Adobe InDesign

      How to Create a Watercolor Wedding Invitation in Adobe InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Painterly designs are a big trend for wedding invitations right now. In this tutorial that's suitable for beginners to the software, we’ll walk through the...

    9. How to Create a Slimy, Alien Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Slimy, Alien Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following steps you will learn how to create a green, slimy text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    10. How to Create a Misty Landscape Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Misty Landscape Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a misty landscape with rocks, an arch bridge, flying birds, castles, and a medieval woman. You'll learn how to...

    11. How to Design a Colorful Hungarian Folk Art Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Design a Colorful Hungarian Folk Art Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Design a seamless pattern in Adobe Illustrator inspired by the colorful, flowing forms of Hungarian folk art.

    12. International Artist Feature: China

      International Artist Feature: China

      Tutorial • Beginner

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

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