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Create Stylized Vector Dog Tags
Submitted by envato » In this tutorial, we'll explain how to create a stylized realistic object with gradients and layer blends. We'll learn how to use the blend tool, how to add and subtract shapes, and overlay them. Let's jump in and make some stylized vector dog tags in Illustrator.
Create a Stylish Sports Car Dashboard With Areas of Detailed Realism
Submitted by envato » In this tutorial, we'll show the advanced Adobe Illustrator artist how to make a realistic sports car dashboard. You should have a solid understanding of Adobe Illustrator tools before you begin this tutorial. We'll be using a variety of tools to create this illustration.
Create An Aperture Style Camera Lens Icon
Submitted by envato » In this tutorial, we'll create a detailed camera lens similar to the one used as the logo for Apple's Aperture photo-editing software. A camera lens is good for a software icon, logo, or just as a graphic for use in any design. Although, the image appears detailed, the process of creating it involves little more than simply layering objects with different fills and gradients to give a three-dimensional illusion.
Design Gift Boxes Using Illustrator's 3D Tools
Submitted by envato » Quickly make wrapped and unwrapped gift boxes using Illustrator's built-in 3D Extrude & Bevel effect. Learn how to make a fully editable 3D ribbon and masked 3D typography. Also, we'll be creating sparkles using Symbol Tools.
Design a Vector Audio Speaker Icon In Illustrator
Submitted by envato » In this intermediate tutorial, I'll show you how to create a vector speaker icon. When you break down the elements you'll find it fairly easy. We'll be using some ellipses with gradients, the Grid Tool, and the Mesh Tool to create this icon design.
Adding Gradients to Illustrations in Adobe Illustrator
Submitted by IllustrationInfo » A step by step tutorial for adding gradients to a cartoon.
Create a Blissful Vector Scene in Illustrator
Submitted by Spoon Graphics » Follow this Adobe Illustrator tutorial through the process of creating your own simple vector landscape form scratch.
Create a Twitter Style Bird Mascot
Submitted by envato » Using some basic shapes, effects, and gradients I will show you how to create a Twitter mascot for your blog or website. Twitter is a popular free web service for social networking and micro-blogging. You can follow Vectips, Sean Hodge, or Collis Ta'eed on Twitter as well!
Design with Swirls and Flourishes
Submitted by My Ink Blog » It’s very common these days to see swirls and flourishes within graphic design. You can use brushes or vectors to achieve this look, but if you want to customize your own you’ll have to dig in and spend some time creating them. This tutorial will cover some of the techniques you can use to create your own beautiful swirls and flourishes.
Beginner Adobe Illustrator Mountain Sunset Tutorial
Submitted by White Sands Digital » Today we’re going to be doing a very simple yet very appealing mountain sunset tutorial. You can see the finished product pictured above. To create it you’ll need Adobe Illustrator 9, CS, CS2, or CS3, and of course to read this article. It shouldn’t take more then 15 minutes for almost anyone to finish.
