My name is Iaroslav Lazunov, I am a graphic designer from Zhytomyr, Ukraine. I am glad that I finally found the job in my life that I can share my knowledge and experiments with you in my tutorials. Follow me on Twitter or visit my blog Vectorboom.
During this tutorial we will learn to create a vector autumn leaf and the universal texture of a leaf. You will learn to use the following techniques in practice: Live Trace, Art Brush, Mesh and many others. The tutorial contains lots of practical advice and recommendations. The seamless leaf texture can be used in your future works as an element of a design. Learn more at the jump!
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We have another great Vector Premium tutorial available for Premium members today. If you want to learn how to utilize vector texture in your scenes to enhance mood, then this tutorial is for you. The ability to create and apply texture is one of the fundamental steps of building a vector artist’s skills.
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The new Shape Builder Tool in Illustrator CS5 has really made me happy. This tool has similar properties as the commands from the Pathfinder palette, but it is easy to use and is more user-friendly. Besides, the Shape Builder Tool includes other useful features. Let’s see how it works, and compare it to the commands from the Pathfinder palette. After the theory, we will proceed to the practical training. Let’s get started!
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We have a new set of vector illustrations available exclusively from Vectortuts+ as a freebie for anyone to download. Crafted by Iaroslav Lazunov, you will find a great selection of Halloween vectors. These designs are perfect for postcards, posters and flyers for a Halloween party. Learn more at the jump!
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Attention! This icon was not created solely for educational purposes. You can see the working process of real designing! We are going to use various professional techniques to create this icon, and I will give you many useful tips along the way. So, let’s get down to work, experts!
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Today we’ll get acquainted with a wonderful Spanish illustrator Javier Alcalde who, thesedays, creates characters and designs for computer games. Javier finds his inspiration in environments and calls himself a life observer. Read more about him in the this interview.
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In this tutorial you will learn how to create all-purpose water drop using the Clipping Mask and gradient fills. Water drops created in this way can be placed on any texture, both vector and raster, and the texture under the drop will look enlarged – just like a real drop of water. Creating the drop only takes a few minutes but adds a level of detail to your illustration that looks great.
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In this tutorial you will learn how to create a glass button using simple shapes, pathfinder box, clipping and opacity masks, and Blending Modes. You will also learn how to optimize your vector work as a web graphic and how to quickly replace the colors of the required elements.
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We have a new set of vector illustrations available exclusively from Vectortuts+ as freebie for anyone to download. Crafted by Iaroslav Lazunov, you will find a great selection of vector illustrations in this set of detailed sports balls. These designs are perfect for sport designs, websites and blogs. Learn more at the jump!
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In this tutorial you will learn how to create a realistic image of a gift bow using the Mesh Tool. With many uses including greeting cards, designs and even web banners, I’m sure you’ll find many uses for this fancy ribbon. You will also learn many helpful tips on how to use the gradient mesh to make conical gradients. Let’s get started!
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