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How to Create a 3D Iconic Sphere in CorelDraw

How to Create a 3D Iconic Sphere in CorelDraw

Learn here how to create a 3D iconic sphere using a few techniques in CorelDRAW X4. This tutorial will explain every single step to do, so don’t be afraid to try this even if it is your first time using corelDRAW X4. We think it’s easy as there is no need for sketches that are usually needed in the first step when working. Let’s get started!

How to Create Realistic, Vector Bubbles

How to Create Realistic, Vector Bubbles

His Majesty the Bubble! In this tutorial we will learn how to create realistic colorful bubbles. We’ll cover numerous techniques and build this illustrations step by step. Set aside a couple hours for this one!

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Create an Abstract, Textured Artwork in Illustrator

Ever wondered how to create a textured, abstract piece of art only using Illustrator. Well, here your challenge is to learn how to do it! We’ll be using mostly the Blend Tool, Paintbrush Tool and textures to enhance the image. A basic understanding of each and every tool is advised.

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Create a Colorful, Vector Carnival Mask

This tutorial is about how to draw a colorful, jolly, full-face, carnival mask in Illustrator. I explained how every part was made like: the jolly hat, the border seam brush, the bells, the small mask on the face, the glitter symbols and the other decorations on the face. Hope you enjoy it.

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How to Create Dotted Surface Effects in Illustrator

In this tutorial we will learn to create abstract an compositions of dots. This will help you to create interesting effects for backgrounds. Let’s learn to simulate a surface of any complexity.

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Create a Cute Retro-Flavored Teddy Bear with the Gradient Mesh Tool

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how you can easily add a retro feeling to your creations. We’ll also cover techniques such as using gradient mesh tool to add inner shadows to your objects, which gives them a subtle rounding while keeping your artwork scalable. Let’s learn how to make a character head of a retro circus bear, then you can apply these techniques in your own work!

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Creating a Toaster-Popping Illustration

With this tutorial, learn how to apply some effects not often used in Illustrator, like the Chrome effect, which is used to create metallic look with a realistic aspect. Also, notable in this tutorial is the use of Texturizer to create toast texture. We will also use 3D effect and the Mesh tool, which bring depth to the this illustration.

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Create Audio Waveforms with the Scribble Effect

Some people might think of Illustrator’s Scribble effect as child’s play. In fact, one of its presets is called “Childlike.” But by tweaking its custom settings, the Scribble effect can be used to produce an infinite array of visual effects &mdash some with a single line. This is an easy tutorial that will get you started with the Scribble effect. What you do with it after that is limited only by your imagination. Let’s get started!

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Create a Vector Tree with Custom Brushes and the Gradient Mesh Tool

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a leaf-filled, vector tree – step by step. Some of the techniques we’ll use are custom made brushes to create the leaves, and Gradient Mesh Tool for creating light and shadows. So let’s get started!

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Three Ways to Create Celtic Knots in Illustrator

In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to create magical Celtic knots. Ornaments accompanied Celts in life and in death. Ornaments decorated clothes, books, furniture, ware, weapons, and gravestones. I’ll show you three ways to create Celtic knots in vector – from simple to the difficult. The last techniques allows one to create knots of any complexity. Intrigued? Read more!

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