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Ian Jones

I am a Graphic Designer and Photographer from Wales in the UK. I have over 20 years experience of creativity and love to share my experience and knowledge.

Create a Galaxy Globe in Illustrator – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial
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Create a Galaxy Globe in Illustrator – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

Today, we have another Tuts+ Premium Tutorial, which is available exclusively for Premium members. In this tutorial I will show you how to create the ‘Galaxy Globe’ that I created for the Vectortuts+ Snow Globe Showdown. We’ll use Opacity Masks, Mesh Tool, and more. Learn how to create an imaginative scene in Illustrator. You can view some key images from this tutorial on our Premium Tuts+ site.

How To Create an Impossible Shape in Illustrator

How To Create an Impossible Shape in Illustrator

Infinite shapes are fun to design. In this Illustrator tutorial, learn how to create a specific impossible shape: an ‘Infinite Triangle.’ This vector drawing of an impossible object couldn’t be physically constructed, but we can design it in Illustrator in around an hour. You will be using Guides, Gradients, the Rotate Tool, and a simple Transparency Blend for the final touches.