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Diana Toma

I'm a graphic designer extremely passionate about my work. I discovered Illustrator a while ago and simply love it. Since then, it has kept me busy and active.
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Quick Tip: How to Create a 3D Like and Unlike Symbol with Adobe Illustrator

Quick Tip: How to Create a 3D Like and Unlike Symbol with Adobe Illustrator

In the following Quick Tip you will learn how to create a multi-purpose 3D Like and Unlike symbol with the help of the Extrude & Bevel settings and the Appearance Panel in Adobe Illustrator This technique can be used with many different shapes and symbols, so let’s get started!

How to Draw a Vector, Music Folder Icon

How to Draw a Vector, Music Folder Icon

Read this tutorial and learn how to draw a music folder icon in Illustrator. We’ll use the 3D Revolve tool and Extrude & Bevel effects. They are put into use throughout the entire workflow, starting from shaping a 3D folder using a single path and finishing with all the colorful glossy musical notes. If you want to learn all these vector techniques, then follow me!

Quick Tip: Use the Scribble Effect to Transform Common Everyday Symbols

Quick Tip: Use the Scribble Effect to Transform Common Everyday Symbols

Follow this quick tip and learn how to give some personality to common everyday symbols with the help of the Scribble effect. We will use the Appearance Panel, the Offset Path and Feather effects and we will play with the Scribble settings to turn symbols into fun colorful objects or even labels.

Quick Tip: Create a Glossy Downloads Folder Icon

Quick Tip: Create a Glossy Downloads Folder Icon

Follow this quick tip and you will learn how to draw a folder starting from a single path with the help of the 3D Extrude&Bevel effect. You will play with multiple appearances, effects and shadows and you will use the Halftone Pattern effect to create a different texture for the folder icon. Let’s begin!

Quick Tip: Create Your Own Set of File Icons

Quick Tip: Create Your Own Set of File Icons

Follow this quick tip and you will learn how to create your own set of file icons. I picked out the mp3, avi and jpeg file formats but using the same technique you can create any other format you want. Let’s start!

Quick Tip: Transform Any Plain Font Into a Grunge Font

Quick Tip: Transform Any Plain Font Into a Grunge Font

Follow this quick tip and learn how to transform any plain font into a grunge font using only some of the many Art and Scatter Brushes available in Illustrator along with a dose of creativity. I will demonstrate the method using two different types of fonts. Let’s begin!

Quick Tip: How to Create a Delicious Chocolate Text Effect

Quick Tip: How to Create a Delicious Chocolate Text Effect

For all the chocolate lovers out there, here is how to create a delicious chocolate bar text effect in Illustrator. You will use the Blend Tool, effects like Roughen and Chrome, different Blending modes and also the 3D Extrude & Bevel effect to create perfect chocolate squares. Enjoy!

Quick Tip : Create a Fresh Cucumber Text Effect

Quick Tip : Create a Fresh Cucumber Text Effect

Follow this quick tip to learn how to create a fresh and realistic cucumber text effect. You will work with multiple appearances, blending modes and effects like: Feather, Inner Glow, Roughen and Pointillize. You will also learn to create a multipurpose water drop. Let’s start.

Quick Tip : Create an Abstract Natural Text Effect with Adobe Illustrator

Quick Tip : Create an Abstract Natural Text Effect with Adobe Illustrator

In this quick tip you will learn how to create a 3D text effect in perspective with a multi-purpose green abstract look that you can save and use any time you like. Let’s get started!

Create a Lace Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

Create a Lace Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

Follow this tutorial and you will learn how to create a beautiful lace text effect. You will use many effects and you will define many personalized Art and Pattern Brushes that will help you create a Lace Pattern Brush that works with any color. Jump into creating this delicate text effect now.

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