In this tutorial we’ll be creating a simple stylized Christmas tree, using the basic geometric shapes, dashed strokes and various tools and function of Adobe Illustrator. By the end of this tutorial we’ll turn our illustration into a festive Christmas postcard. Let’s start!
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How to Create a Christmas Ornament Icon
In today’s tutorial, we’re going to start breathing in the holiday spirit by learning how to create a Christmas ornament icon using the most basic shapes and tools that Illustrator has to offer.
So, assuming you’ve already poured yourself a hot cup of cocoa, let’s jump straight into it! Continue reading
How to Create a File Manager Icon
In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a look behind the process of creating a file manager app icon, and see how we can take some simple shapes and turn them into finished usable product. So, assuming you already have Illustrator up and running, let’s jump straight into it.
Continue readingHow to Create a Settings Icon
Welcome back to another Illustrator based tutorial, in which we’re going to take a quick look at the process of creating a settings icon, and see how we can take some simple shapes and turn them into finished usable product. So, assuming you already have Illustrator up and running, let’s jump straight into it.
Continue readingDesign a Big Ben Postage Stamp in Adobe Illustrator
Have you ever been to London? In this tutorial we are going to create a lovely stylised postage stamp with one of the most prominent symbols of the UK, the clock tower known as Big Ben. We’ll be using basic geometric shapes to create a recognizable silhouette with flat-style simplified details. Let’s begin!
Continue readingEmerald Gemstone Icon – Adobe Illustrator Tutorial
In today’s tutorial, we’re going to learn how to create a simple emerald gemstone icon, using nothing more than some basic geometric shapes and tools.
So, assuming you already have the software up and running, let’s jump straight into it! Continue reading
Draw a Cute Halloween Witch in Adobe Illustrator
Are you excited to celebrate a magical holiday with pumpkins and fancy costumes? Follow this tutorial to create a lovely cartoon Halloween witch! We’ll be using simple geometric shapes and colourful gradients to make an appealing character in a simple and trendy style. Let’s begin!
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