Illustrator Tutorials

Create a Tasty Ribbon in Adobe Illustrator!

In this tutorial I have created a vector tree from a source photograph. I have prepared the image in Photoshop before taking it in to illustrator. I have then vectorised the tree using the image trace tool and isolated it. I have also included a demonstration video

In this tutorial we will create some cool Bokeh, quick and easy using simple gradients and blending modes.

In this tutorial we will create cool rays with gradients without using ANY transparency settings, ideal for .eps files, which do not have a support for gradient-on-gradient transparency.

In this tutorial we will learn how to make accurate vector constructions using Arc start-end direction Tool, Dynamic Corners Tool, Dynamic Shapes Tool, Line tangent to two paths Tool, PathScribe Tool, Snap to Collisions Tool and Rotate At Collision Tool. Such an arsenal of wonderful tools provides us with complete control and comfort while creating Clothing Zippper.

In today’s tutorial we will take a look at a new way of creating vector wooden texture in Adobe Illustrator. The technique that is covered here has become possible thanks to the use of the WidthScribe plug-in that allows you to work efficiently with variable width paths

This tutorial will teach you how you can create a nice globe with binary code design and a beautiful sunburst effect.

This tutorial will teach you how to create a 3D illustration for a store display and you will be creating a three-dimensional SALE text for this illustration.

In this tutorial we will learn to create a torn wall paper based on a seamless pattern and simple distortion techniques. I used a seamless pattern from Seamless Pattern Vector Pack 20 from Designious and Adobe Illustrator CS3.

I bet that when you start drawing in Illustrator you only have a few default brushes that are not really of much use unless you customize them to your drawing style. I will point out the basics in using of brushes to create cool outlines in a short time and also point out different line styles that affect your final outcome.