Design & Illustration TutorialsAdobe Illustrator

Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator in these free tutorials. Whether you want to learn the Illustrator basics or more advanced techniques, there's something here for you.

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Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator in this beginner's course. Start by mastering the Illustrator basics, and then learn to create effects, patterns, and...
Daniel Walter Scott
10 Mar 2020
Design & Illustration
3.3 hours
How to Make an Arrow in Illustrator
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make an arrow in Illustrator. We'll explore three simple methods that you can use to create arrows in...
Andrei Marius
24 Sep 2021
Design & Illustration
How to Create Halftone Effects in Adobe Illustrator
Add the look of comics and learn how you can make a gray illustration pop by converting it into halftones. We will look at different ways to create this...
Sara Berntsson
2 Jul 2020
Design & Illustration
A Huge Compilation of 40 Free Illustrator Brushes
Customizable Illustrator brushes are must-haves in your design locker. Here are 40 free Illustrator brushes you can work with, plus some premium downloads too.
Sonali Vora
19 Jun 2022
Design & Illustration

FREE
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator in this beginner's course. Start by mastering the Illustrator basics, and then learn to create effects, patterns, and...
Daniel Walter Scott
10 Mar 2020
Design & Illustration
3.3 hours
How to Make an Arrow in Illustrator
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make an arrow in Illustrator. We'll explore three simple methods that you can use to create arrows in...
Andrei Marius
24 Sep 2021
Design & Illustration

Create a Checkered 3D Chess Figure Scene
In this tutorial, we'll explain how to create a 3D chess scene with the help of the 3D Revolve Tool and gradient masks. This is a great introduction to the...
Simona Pfreundner
7 Oct 2008
Illustration
Create a Swirly Type Treatment
In this Illustrator tutorial I will show you how to create a swirly type treatment. With a free font, some brushes, and gradients you can easily create this...
Ryan Putnam
6 Oct 2008
Text Effects
How to Create a Colorful Retro Style TV
In this tutorial, we'll teach the intermediate vector artist how to create a retro style TV with gradients and layers. We'll also create a nice funky...
Simona Pfreundner
1 Oct 2008
Illustration
Create a Vibrant 3D Pixel Type Treatment
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a fun 3D pixel font type treatment. Using a free font, gradients, and Illustrator 3D filter, you will easily...
Ryan Putnam
29 Sep 2008
Text Effects
Make a Handy 3D Vector Calendar Icon
Learn to make a handy calendar icon to use on your blog, website, or print projects. We'll use Illustrators Path and 3D tools to create this design. Also, a...
Jonathan
27 Sep 2008
Illustration
Publishing a Multiple Paged PDF Document Using Illustrator
One of Illustrator's lesser-known functions is it's ability to produce and publish multiple paged documents in PDF format. Why is it a lesser known...
Ian Yates
26 Sep 2008
Designing
How to Design a Set of Multicolored Buddy Icons
In this Illustrator tutorial, I'll show you how to create a set of multicolored buddy icons. This tutorial uses some basic shapes, gradients, Feather, and...
Ryan Putnam
24 Sep 2008
Illustration
It's Going to Be Brilliant: Adobe Illustrator CS4
Some of us have been eagerly awaiting it, others have been casually disinterested, and some have even expressed irritation. The fact of the matter is,...
Ian Yates
24 Sep 2008
News
Make a Shiny Gum Ball Machine with Mesh Gradients
In this tutorial, we'll explain how to create a gum ball machine with mesh gradient. We'll create the base, the glass casing, the money slot, and the opening...
Simona Pfreundner
23 Sep 2008
Illustration
How to Make a Delicious Vector Orange in 9 Decisive Steps
Learn how to create a semi-realistic vector orange with simple shapes, tools, and multiple effects. This tutorial is possible for a beginner to complete,...
Alejandro Zuñiga
22 Sep 2008
Illustration
Make an Aurora Borealis Design in Illustrator
To recreate the light patterns of the Aurora Borealis you'd probably turn to Photoshop's filters and effects. Use Illustrator however, and you'll not only...
Ian Yates
18 Sep 2008
Illustration
Design a Colorful USB Flash Stick with Tattoo Style Decals
In this tutorial, we'll explain how to create a semi-realistic flash stick with gradients and simple shapes. We will make our own custom brush to create...
Simona Pfreundner
17 Sep 2008
Illustration