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How to Create a Vector Light Bulb Icon with Inkscape

Feb 13th in Illustration by Ryan Henningsen

Today we’ll be learning how to create a vector light bulb icon with the free, open source vector program Inkscape. We’ll be following a Tango style of design for this project. Read on to learn more about the Tango Desktop Project and to learn how to create this icon.

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50 Insanely Good Vector-based Web Designs

Feb 12th in Inspiration by Chris Spooner

Implementing bright and crisp vector graphics into your web designs can really add some visual kick. This collection of 50 insanely good vector-based web designs showcases the best examples of vector use including landscapes illustrations, abstract collages and character/mascot designs.

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New PLUS Tutorial – How to Create Original Wire Typography

Feb 11th in News by Rodrigo Francisco

We have another great VECTORTUTS PLUS tutorial exclusively available to members today. If you want to take your vector lettering skills to the next level, then we have a very cool tutorial for you. It details how to create wire typography. Learn more about this stylish tut at the jump!

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Create an Old Paper & Feather Pen Illustration

Feb 10th in Illustration by Simona Pfreundner

In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to create an old paper, some fancy paper treatments and a feather pen. These effects are all achieved with layer modes and gradients. Let’s get started!

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How to Make a Foolproof Flowery Wallpaper Pattern

Feb 9th in Designing by Ian Yates

Pattern possibilities in Illustrator are endless and knowing them back-to-front can only be a good thing. The key lies in perfect tessellation and while there are several ways of achieving this, it needn’t be more complicated than the following steps describe.

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Interview with Veerle Pieters

Feb 7th in Interviews by Sonali Vora

"Veerle" does the name rings the bell? I am sure many of you will reply with affirmation! Yes, you are right, today we bring to you interview with incomparable Veerle Pieters, a web and print designer based in Belgium who runs her prolific studio, Duoh! along with Geert Leyseele. She is also the author of a popular design blog.

With a initial background in graphic design and print, before she got involved in web design, she has a well rounded education which has made her one of the most versatile designers in the industry. So lets have a chat with this talented designer whose dream is to make the interweb a better place.

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Nine Quick Steps to Create an Atmospheric, Misty Woodland Backdrop

Feb 6th in Illustration by Ian Yates

Backgrounds in illustration are often solely responsible for supplying the mood, without detracting from the main point of focus. The following nine steps make use of a few of Adobe Illustrators tricks to quickly demonstrate just that.

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New VECTORTUTS PLUS Pack: Freak Show

Feb 4th in News by Designious
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We have a new set of vector horror designs available exclusively for PLUS members. These are great for using in your design work. Crafted by the group over at Designious. There are numerous terrifying heads in this set in various styles. You can use them in your next project to add a heavy dose of mayhem. Learn more at the jump!

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Make a Torn Vector Desktop Wallpaper with Angled Text

Feb 3rd in Designing by Jonathan

This tutorial is perfect for the beginning Adobe Illustrator artist that wants to take their skills to the next level. You’ll learn how to work with type to make a cool desktop wallpaper and add scars to complete the design. Let’s get to it!

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Design a Vintage Nintendo-style Controller and Cartridge

Feb 2nd in Illustration by Jonathan

Vintage meets modern with this unique video game tutorial. This tutorial is perfect for the beginning Illustrator artist who wants to take their skills to the to the next level. Step your game up and get started now!

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