Illustrator’s Gradient Panel gives you several options to create and fine-tune multi-stop gradients. Put a few together for a computer key with a satin sheen.
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Quick Tip: How to Create a Seamless Pattern in Adobe Illustrator CS6
The creation of the seamless pattern was always not an easy task, which required exactness and diligence. Fortunately with the new version of Adobe Illustrator CS6 this process became automatic, so now every beginner can solve this task easily. Let’s check out how it works!
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Quick Tip: Data-Driven Graphics Using Illustrator’s Variables Panel
Illustrator’s Variables panel lets you create data-driven graphics in a fraction of the time it would take to do them by hand. In this Quick Tip, learn about Variables and see how to create and save 100 different business cards in under two minutes.
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Quick Tip: How to Create Metal Chair Using Gradient on Strokes in Adobe Illustrator CS6
Adobe Illustrator CS6 has a new feature which is called Gradient on Strokes. It is the first time since Adobe Illustrator’s creation we have an opportunity to apply the gradient fills to the strokes. There are two more types of the gradient fills beside the linear and radial gradient fills. I think this feature has lots of creative potential. Let’s examine the gradient on strokes in more detail and figure out how to use it.
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Quick Tip: How to Create a Bullet Hole in Five Steps
You know those joke bullet hole decals you see on cars? Well, it’s super easy to make one in Illustrator in just five steps. Follow along with this Quick Tip to find out how.
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Quick Tip: How to Draw an Apricot with the Mesh Tool
Follow this simple but detailed quick tip and learn how to draw an apricot using the Mesh Tool. It includes step by step instructions about how to create all the mesh points and lines plus all the color shades used so you can draw a realistic apricot from scratch. Let’s begin!
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Quick Tip: How to Create a Simple Set of Map Pins
In this quick tip you will learn how to create a simple set of map pins. It all starts with a simple circle, some pixel perfect vector shape building techniques and the Rounded Corners effect. Next, using the Pathfinder options along with a bunch of simple effects we’ll create the extra paths. Finally, we’ll use some basic masking and blending techniques. Let’s begin!
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Quick Tip: Create a Simple Set of Web Sliders
In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a simple sliders set. First, we’ll use the Rectangle Tool and the Rounded Corners effects to create the base shapes. Next, using some Offset and Pathfinder options we’ll create the highlight shapes. Finally, for the colors we’ll use several linear and radial gradients, some simple effects along with basic blending techniques.
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Quick Tip: Start a Sketch in Adobe Ideas and Finish it in Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator isn’t the only vector game in town. In fact, you have the power of vector art on the go with Adobe Ideas, the drawing app for Apple’s iPad. In this video Ryan shows us how to take a quick little doodle in Ideas, and add a little more love in Adobe Illustrator. You’ll only need to know pen tool for this one, plus having an iPad would be helpful.
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Quick Tip: How to Create a Projector Screen Illustration
In this new quick tip you will learn how to create a simple Projector Screen illustration using some basic shapes and the Appearance Panel. Let’s begin!
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