With Christmas just around the corner, I thought it would be nice to give you guys a little early present by showing you how to create a cute Christmas Globe Icon that you can use in any future projects. We’ll be using some of Illustrator’s basic shapes and tools that you probably already rely on a daily basis, so without wasting anymore time, pour yourself a fresh dose of coffee and let’s get started.
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How to Create a Mistletoe Icon
In today’s tutorial, we’re going to spread some winter love by learning how to create a Mistletoe icon using the most basic shapes and tools that Illustrator has to offer.
So, assuming you already know who you’re going to be using it on, let’s jump straight into it! Continue reading
How to Create an Astronaut Vector in Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to create an astronaut vector using simple shapes and trendy gradients! We’ll quickly go over steps to add depth and volume when designing out-of-this-world illustrations. Get ready to launch Adobe Illustrator in 3-2-1! Continue reading
How to Create a Compact Disc Icon in Adobe Illustrator
Welcome back to another retro icon tutorial! Last week we learned how to create a floppy disk icon, and today we’re going to learn how to create a compact disc icon, using some of the basic shapes and tools you work with on a daily basis.
So, boot up Illustrator and let’s get started! Continue reading
How to Draw the Christmas Nutcracker Icon in Adobe Illustrator

Already feeling those magic vibes of winter and Christmas? In this tutorial we will learn how to draw a simple and very recognisable character – the Nutcracker and turn it into a stylish postcard that we can use to wish our nearest and dearest a very special and merry holiday! Let’s do it!
Continue readingHow to – Create a Clock Icon

Welcome back to another Illustrator based tutorial, in which we’re going to take a quick look behind the process of creating a clock icon, and see how we can create a finished usable product using nothing more than a couple of simple shapes, which we’ll adjust here and there. So, assuming you already have the software running in the background, bring it up and let’s get started!
Continue readingHow to Create a Cowboy Boot Icon in Adobe Illustrator
In today’s tutorial we’re going to continue the Western theme and learn how to create a little cowboy boot using some of the most basic shapes and tools that Illustrator has to offer.
So, assuming you already have the software up and running, let’s jump straight into it!
