This post is part of a weekly series showcasing inspirational vector art selected by Vectips. Although the series showcases vector art, some work might just be vector inspired, not created completely with vector art. If you have any art suggestions, feel free to comment! I have also started a vi.sualize.us account so you can stay up-to-date with inspirational vector images. Check out the Vectips profile.
Quick Tutorial: Gradient Strokes
After reading Lensco’s comment “Cool tip, all we need now are gradients on strokes. Pretty please, Adobe?” on the previous tutorial Quick Tutorial: Adding Gradients to Text, I decided to write a quick tutorial about how I create gradient strokes. This super simple technique use the Appearance panel and effects to create editable gradient strokes in Illustrator.
Weekly Vector Inspiration #4
This post is part of a weekly series showcasing inspirational vector art selected by Vectips. Although the series showcases vector art, some work might just be vector inspired, not created completely with vector art. If you have any art suggestions, feel free to comment! I have also started a vi.sualize.us account so you can stay up-to-date with inspirational vector images. Check out the Vectips profile.
Vectips Monthly Roundup: January
There are a number of great tutorials, freebies, and articles related to vectors coming out on the web daily. Each month, I roundup some of the best posts that I have found useful. I can’t include everything I’ve seen throughout the month, but you can follow my Twitter feed to get all the daily links. Post comments with links that I have missed so everyone can see them!
Weekly Vector Inspiration #3
This post is part of a weekly series showcasing inspirational vector art selected by Vectips. Although the series showcases vector art, some work might just be vector inspired, not created completely with vector art. If you have any art suggestions, feel free to comment! I have also started a vi.sualize.us account so you can stay up-to-date with inspirational vector images. Check out the Vectips profile.
Weekly Vector Inspiration #2
This post is part of a weekly series showcasing inspirational vector art selected by Vectips. Although the series showcases vector art, some work might just be vector inspired, not created completely with vector art. If you have any art suggestions, feel free to comment! I have also started a vi.sualize.us account so you can stay up-to-date with inspirational vector images. Check out the Vectips profile.
Interview with Glenn Jones aka Glennz
I have a couple of t-shirts designed by Glenn Jones, as I’m sure many of you do. Even if you don’t, you probably recognize one of his many t-shirt designs sold on Threadless and his Glennz shop. Utilizing pop-culture references, Glenn’s vector illustrations are fun, engaging, and compelling. Read on to learn more about Glenn’s Illustrator experience and industry insights.