Tutorials

Win 3000 Vector and Design Elements from TrendyPacks

Inspiration, Tutorials | May 13th, 2010 | 201 Comments

TrendyPacks Contest

TrendyPacks is giving one lucky Vectips reader a Infinity Design Pack which includes 200 packs, approx 3000 vector and design elements. To enter, simply leave a comment below and let us know what is the next vector or design element you want to see in the TrendyPacks collection.

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Create a Grimy Text Treatment with a Pen Tablet

Tutorials | April 15th, 2010 | 43 Comments

Grimy Text Illustrator Tutorial

In this tutorial I will show you how to create a grimy text treatment utilizing Illustrator’s Blog brush, Live Paint, and a pen tablet. You can easily apply these techniques to other illustrates, type treatments and logos.

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Illustrator CS5 New Features

Inspiration | April 11th, 2010 | 35 Comments

Illustrator CS5 New Icon

Illustrator CS5 is here! The AdobeĀ® Creative SuiteĀ® 5 Global Online Launch Event will happen at 8am PDT/11amEDT/ 5pm CEST April 12, 2010 on Adobe TV, but you can already check out some of the new features in Illustrator.

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Create a Simple Storefront Icon

Tutorials | April 8th, 2010 | 49 Comments

Storefront Illustrator Tutorial

In this tutorial I will show you how to create a simple storefront icon using some rectangles, Illustrator Effects, and gradients. This icon is great for use in e-commerce sites and the techniques in this tutorial can easily be applied to other icons, illustrations, and logos.

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Quick Tutorial: Create A Sleek Bevel Styled Icon With Just a Few Illustrator Tools

Tutorials | March 17th, 2010 | 28 Comments

I love simple and sleek looking icons. I love them even more when they’re easy to make, and completely versatile as a foundation for a ton of other icons. With a little practice, you can probably whip out some really beautiful icons in under a few minutes!

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Create A Cute Creature Character From A Sketch

Tutorials | March 11th, 2010 | 54 Comments

In this tutorial I will show you how to create a cute creature from a sketch. This tutorial uses custom brushes, the Paintbrush tool, Pen tool, and the Live Paint Bucket tool. Even if your not a huge fan of the cuteness, you can use these techniques for other illustrations, logos, and vector elements.

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Freebie: Vector Devil-Skull Illustration

Inspiration, Tutorials | March 9th, 2010 | 5 Comments

Fuctastic has created an awesome skull illustration for the readers of Vectips. Download the illustration and check out all the intricate details! It is a great illustration to use by itself or pick through the many elements used to create the skull!

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