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Simona Pfreundner

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I am a digital artist and graphic designer and love Illustrator and Photoshop. To design and and create is my passion and my everyday motivator.

Create a 3D Push Pin and a Paper Note in Illustrator

on Jul 31st 2008 with 52 comments

In this tutorial, we’ll show the beginning Adobe Illustrator artist how to create a 3D push pin with the 3D Revolve Tool. We’ll learn how to apply highlights and create shadows for a more realistic effect and add a paper note to it

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Create a Retro Style Poster with Shapes, Patterns, and Eagles

on Jul 25th 2008 with 25 comments

In this tutorial, we’ll show the inspired Adobe Illustrator artist how to create a retro style poster. We’ll learn how to create shapes by using the Pathfinder tools, by joining paths, and by applying graphic patterns. We will also take advantage of the Appearance Palette and have some fun with applying multiple strokes to objects.

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Create a Stylized Gradient Mesh Soccer Ball Illustration

on Jul 18th 2008 with 38 comments

In this tutorial, we’ll show the advanced Adobe Illustrator artist how to create a realistic looking soccer ball with mesh objects. You’ll learn how to create reflections with the Opacity Mask. We’ll also make our own swooshes and custom brushes.

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Illustrate a Vector Lifesaver From Scratch

on Jul 2nd 2008 with 24 comments

In this tutorial, we’ll create a unique lifesaver that can be used as an icon or design element. We’ll be working with the Pathfinder Tools to create the shapes. The Mesh Tool will help us to apply the color and highlights to give our object the desired “realistic” look. We’ll also take advantage of the Duplicate and Rotate Tools, so we get a balanced look.

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