We have another great Vector Plus tutorial available exclusively for Plus members today. If you want to learn how to craft a custom recessed text effect, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. Learn more about this tutorial at the jump!
How to Create Dirty, Recessed Type in Illustrator – Vector Plus Tutorial
Jun 10th in News by JonathanThis Vector Plus Tutorial is Filled with Creative Instruction and Tips
Learn to create and use recessed graphics to add a sense of depth with this advanced tutorial for Adobe Illustrator artists. Plus members can Log in and Download! If you're not a member, you can of course join today! You can view the final illustration below.
Tutorial Details
- Program: Adobe Illustrator
- Version: CS3
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Estimated Completion Time: 2.5 Hours
This is a Fun and Professional Tutorial
Plus members can Log in and Download! Otherwise, Join Now! Below are some sample images, which show some of the development of this text effect illustration tutorial.



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User Comments
( ADD YOURS )scotty June 10th
Nice tutorial Jonathan.
( )vectorss June 10th
very nice tut. geat job. Thanks Jonathan.
( )rory June 10th
Great effect, very realistic with the gradient, I’ll be ripping off that later, cheers for the tutorial.
( )Jonathan June 10th
So much for discretion! LOL
( )Jonathan June 10th
Glad you guys are liking it!
( )matt June 10th
http://abduzeedo.com/hell-tutorial-photoshop
this looks a little like this one…
( )Jonathan June 11th
Yeah, I actually saw the finished result that you referenced but never knew there was a tut for it.
( )Ricardo Ortiz June 10th
SO AMAZING… BUT…
IS TUT+…
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( )Diego SA June 12th
Cool!
( )Gareth Hardy June 21st
Nice effect an well written tutorial, thanks
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