A simple 2-point-path can be transformed into a powerful Pattern Brush. The virtual Climbing Rope may not save your life, but the technique behind this tutorial may help save a lot of time. Let’s get started!
How to Create Roads and Rail Tracks on a Path
Oct 19th in Effects, Tools & Tips by Diana BergIn this tutorial, we’ll make a semi-realistic road and rail track that actually consists of one single path each. Although it looks impossible, there are not any brushes and no need for any effects to be applied, but you could use some effect if you want. The secret is hidden in a tricky combination of multiple strokes. Intrigued? Read more!
Create a Gold Chain Pattern Brush with Illustrator
Oct 9th in Tools & Tips by Jose Luis RamirezIn this tutorial I will explain pattern brushes in Illustrator. Creating pattern brushes can save time and is a great technique to add to your design skills. After this tutorial you will be able to create great pattern brushes to add to your design arsenal. Lets get started!
The Hidden Power of the Average Command: Creating Swirly Type
Oct 6th in Text Effects, Tools & Tips by Diana BergIn this tutorial we will explore the “Average” command in Adobe Illustrator, and learn how to use it in rather unusual way. In this case, we’ll create abstract swirls using relatively simple methods and apply it to type. Let’s get started!
A Beginners Guide to Digital Textile Printing
Oct 5th in Tools & Tips by LoungeKatThis is a basic illustration tutorial combined with a practical overview of file preparation for Digital Textile Printing. After a long process of trial and error I’ve developed a streamlined process for creating files for digital textile printing. This is the perfect tutorial for people wanting to learn basic file preparation and color management. You’ll learn the details of prepping your vector file for digital textile printing and these skills transfer well to larger projects. Let’s get started!
How to Create a Vector Series of Linear Effects
Sep 25th in Tools & Tips by Saurabh SharmaAs seen in previous tutorials, a mixed use of distortion filters often yields surprising results. In this tutorial, we will create a bunch of messy hair using distortion filters in quick and easy steps. In the end, we’ll use the same technique to obtain a “Knife Scratches” effect, a “Spider Web” effect and a “Grunge texture.” Let’s get started!
How to Create a Wide Range of Custom Color Swatches in Illustrator
Sep 15th in Designing, Tools & Tips by Saurabh SharmaSwatches are the life line of any artwork. There are a lot of color books available in Illustrator to discover a wide range of swatches. Most popular among them are the Pantone Color Books and default CMYK and RGB swatches.
In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a wide range of custom swatches using the color blending methods. In the end, we will learn how to organize these swatches into Color groups. Let’s get started!
How to Create a Rainy Window Vector Background
Aug 17th in Effects, Tools & Tips by Cheryl GrahamUsing the Symbolism Tools, plus a bit of Gradient Mesh, learn to make a realistic window covered with raindrops. This is an advanced tutorial that assumes a fair amount of Illustrator experience, but everyone should be able to follow along. It can be done with earlier versions of Illustrator, but takes full advantage of newer features in CS4. Let’s get started!
How to Create a Radial Mesh in Illustrator and Make a Vector CD
Aug 7th in Icon Design, Tools & Tips by Imran Ali DinaEver wonder about creating Radial Mesh in Illustrator? Yes, now you can and it will reveal more possibilities to you in Illustrator. In the first part of this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a Radial Mesh in Illustrator (without using any 3rd party plugin), and in second part we’ll create a Vector CD using that radial mesh method. So let’s do it!
How to Create Your Own Stylized Vector City
Jul 30th in Illustration, Tools & Tips by Simona PfreundnerIn this tutorial, we will explain how to create vector skyscrapers and how to set up a vector city with simple steps. This is a beginner tutorial and easy to follow. Let’s get started!



















