Vector designers often faced with a problem when they need to change the colors in their work. The usage of the Recolor Artwork function is not very effective sometimes, and some of the changes can’t be done that way. Today I will tell you how to quickly recolor a difficult vector object using the Appearance panel. You will also be able to change the lighting and texture. Let’s begin!
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A few times a each month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Vectortuts+. This tutorial by Rype was first published on September 11th 2008.
In this Illustrator tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a trendy retro type treatment with a free font, gradients, blends, and some scatter brushes. It’s a relative easy tutorial containing techniques that can be quickly applied to many other type treatments and various graphic elements.
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In this Quick Tip you’ll learn how to create a conical gradient using Mesh Tormentor plug-in. Let’s get started!
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With the help of the Color Dodge Blending Mode you can get very bright and sharp images, this is what this mode is intended for. I wrote a few tutorials on this topic, but I keep being asked the same question, "Why can’t I get the same brightness and contrast as you do?" Today I will answer this question, we will take a look at several examples of creating these effects. Let’s get started!
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If you’ve been looking for some ways to freshen up your vector skills with an artistic twist, then we have a great selection of tutorials for you! We have handpicked a selection of tutorials from the Vectortuts+ catalog with a focus on artistic output and techniques. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to prepare your vectors for printing, experiment with texture or even incorporate animation into your work, then we’re sure to have a tutorial for you.
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In today’s Quick Tip, I briefly explain the history of and logic behind a color’s hex value. Jump over to Aetuts+ to check out this video that explains Hex Value. Enjoy!
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In Illustrator, a Global Color is one that remains linked to a swatch in the Swatches panel, so that if you modify the swatch, all objects using that color are updated. It’s a quick and easy way to try out different hues and moods in your artwork.
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