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Hi All! I live in the outskirts of Orlando, Florida. I'm a Creative Editor/Manager for Tuts+, running the sites: Vectortuts+ and the Tuts+ Marketplace. I'm also the former editor of Psdtuts+ and Creative Sessions. You can also follow me on Twitter: @seanHodge, where I post tidbits about art and design.
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Best of the Vector Web – January 2012

Best of the Vector Web – January 2012

Sean Hodge on Jan 31st 2012 with 0 comments

Each month, we search the web for the best vector-related content and showcase it here for you all to enjoy. This month, we showcase high quality tutorials on mixing vector techniques with photography, we learn how to create vintage style lettering that has a grainy retro style, dive deeper into Illustrator’s 3D tools, and more. We have loads of tutorials, in addition to inspiring articles, resources, and useful vector freebies inside. Dig into January’s illustration and design material for vector lovers.

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13 Important Resources for Learning How to Design Typefaces and Full Fonts

13 Important Resources for Learning How to Design Typefaces and Full Fonts

Sean Hodge on Jan 25th 2012 with 0 comments

If you’re serious about creating a typeface design, then you’ll need some solid resources to get started. Learn effective typeface design workflows, how to take an initial spark of an idea from sketch, through Illustrator, into Fontlab, and then work your creation into a complete and custom font design. Here are multiple tutorials that show you how to create fonts in Illustrator and Fontlab, and you can also dive into articles that describe the foundation of quality type design with ample inspirational examples.

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350+ Free Graphics: Vector Arrow Symbols and Shapes

350+ Free Graphics: Vector Arrow Symbols and Shapes

Sean Hodge on Jan 12th 2012 with 4 comments

If you’re looking for arrow graphics, with various styles, such as flat silhouettes that curve, hand drawn elements, or sharp edged classic designs, then you’ve found a compilation worth downloading. We’ve collected an assortment of arrow symbols, shapes, and icons, all available for free download.

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Video Training Giveaway: Exploring Illustrator Reference Library

Video Training Giveaway: Exploring Illustrator Reference Library

Sean Hodge on Jan 4th 2012 with 130 comments

We have an exciting Illustrator video training series to give away to 2 lucky Vectortuts+ readers. It’s packed with 111 training videos created by professional illustrator Brian Zaikowski and released through Cartoon Smart on the Tuts+ Marketplace. Learn more about the Exploring Illustrator – Video Reference Library giveaway following the jump.

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Best of the Vector Web – December 2011

Best of the Vector Web – December 2011

Sean Hodge on Jan 2nd 2012 with 3 comments

Each month, we search the web for the best vector-related content and showcase it here for you all to enjoy. This month, we showcase high quality tutorials on creating cubist style logos, speeding up your work in Illustrator and InDesign, and more. We have loads of tutorials, in addition to inspiring articles, resources, and useful vector freebies inside. Dig into December’s illustration and design material for vector lovers.

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15+ Illustrator Tutorials on Retro Text Effects and Vintage Lettering

15+ Illustrator Tutorials on Retro Text Effects and Vintage Lettering

Sean Hodge on Dec 27th 2011 with 1 comment

If you’re looking to improve your skills in Illustrator, specifically learn to create retro text effects, beautiful vintage lettering, and work with classic type, then we have the collection of Illustrator tutorials you’re looking for. Learn to draw fluid, retro lettering, compose vintage designs with classic fonts, and transform your typography into a design that defies time. Build your vintage design skills with this collection of tutorials that will give your Illustrator vector text effects a custom retro feel.

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200+ Free Vectors: Tribal Graphics & Tattoo Designs

200+ Free Vectors: Tribal Graphics & Tattoo Designs

Sean Hodge on Dec 20th 2011 with 2 comments

If you’re looking for tribal graphics, inspired by ancient tattooed warriors, woven wings, fire-breathing dragons, swirling ornamental body art, and more, then you’ve landed on the right article. We’ve collected a truckload of tribal vector artwork, all available for free download.

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Check Out the New Tuts+ Premium

Check Out the New Tuts+ Premium

Sean Hodge on Nov 30th 2011 with 2 comments

Over 45,000 people have joined Tuts+ Premium since it was first launched more than 3 years ago. Today, we’re very happy to announce a complete overhaul, including a beautiful redesign, 27 popular educational eBooks, member-only forums, and a collection of in-depth video courses teaching you one skill from top to bottom, inside out. You can visit Tuts+ Premium to explore all the improvements, or read on to see exactly what Tuts+ Premium has to offer lovers of vector art and illustration.

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Best of the Vector Web – November 2011

Best of the Vector Web – November 2011

Sean Hodge on Nov 30th 2011 with 1 comment

Each month, we search the web for the best vector-related content and showcase it here for you all to enjoy. This month, we showcase high quality tutorials on creating interactive magazines in InDesign, which are destined for the iPad. We also work with basic geometric shapes in Illustrator, learn the secrets behind creating beautiful vintage style caricatures, and more. We have loads of tutorials, in addition to inspiring articles, resources, and useful vector freebies inside. Dig into November’s illustration and design material for vector lovers.

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15 Illustrator Tutorials for Creating Isometric Illustrations

15 Illustrator Tutorials for Creating Isometric Illustrations

Sean Hodge on Nov 15th 2011 with 3 comments

We’re all looking to improve our vector illustration skills, and if your focus is on learning illustration or icon design, then getting familiar with how to use Adobe Illustrator to create isometric drawings will improve your technical illustration skills greatly. Learning how to use Illustrator to create isometric diagrams, set up isometric grids, and design isometric cubes are fundamental skills that you can build upon.

We’ve assembled a collection of tutorials that will teach you the basics of creating isometric illustrations in Illustrator, as well as intermediate tutorials that teach you how to create complex technical illustrations, and then a few tutorials that show you how to get creative with isometric in Illustrator (such as building isometric retro illustrations and vibrant pattern based isometric cityscapes). Get ready to take your skills with vector drawing at an angle to the next level.

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