This is the second edition in a two-part series on how to Create a Wacom Bamboo Tablet and Pen. In case you missed it, here’s part I of this series where we learned how to make the Wacom tablet in this illustration.
In part II, you will learn how to create a realistic Wacom Bamboo Tablet Pen in Adobe Illustrator. You will find out how to add shadows and highlights to your Wacom Tablet Pen using different Blending Modes, how to use the Round Any Corner Script and Gradient Mesh. Let’s begin!
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a realistic Wacom Bamboo Tablet in Adobe Illustrator. You will find out how to add shadows and highlights to your Wacom Tablet using different Blending Modes, how to use the Round Any Corner Script and finally, how to create a nice textured background. Let’s begin! Continue reading
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a simple price tag icon in Adobe Illustrator. For starters, you will learn how to setup a simple grid, and how to create the main shape using basic tools and vector shape building techniques, along with the Rounded Corners effect. Next, taking full advantage of the Appearance panel and using dashed strokes along with a built-in pattern, you will create the main piece of your price tag icon. Moving on, using basic blending techniques, the Appearance panel, and some subtle Drop Shadow effects, you will learn how to create a tiny rope. Finally, you will learn how to add a simple piece of text, and how to easily edit it using the Character panel.
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a semi-realistic vector TV Remote in Adobe Illustrator. You will find out how to add shadows and highlights to your TV Remote using different Blending Modes and how to create several other interesting effects. Let’s begin!
This is part 2 of a three-part video tutorial series “How to Draw a Vector Cartoon Illustration”
In case you missed it, in part 1, we explored How to Create a Custom Brush in Illustrator. In this tutorial, we’ll use our custom vector brush to illustrate and show you live drawing and inking techniques to use for creating cartoon vector illustrations. So are you ready to have some fun? Check it out and stay tuned for the final piece of this series as we bring our character to life with color and gradient techniques.
This is part 1 of a three-part video tutorial series “How to Draw a Vector Cartoon Illustration”
In this special 3-part video tutorial series, we’ll show you how to create a cartoon character illustration in Adobe Illustrator using custom brushes, simple drawing and inking techniques, and finally, colorful gradients.
For some, this process may sound intimidating, so we’ve broken this down into three easy-to-follow video segments, so let’s start with the basics. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a custom brush in Illustrator using simple vector shapes. We also explore the various scale options for your brush, so you can find the type that best suits your needs. So check it out, and stay tuned for part 2 as we explore drawing and inking in Illustrator!
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With Halloween right around the corner, you may be looking to add a dark side to your designs, and the following tutorial will get you started down that gory path. In it, you’ll learn how to create a simple hatchet illustration in Adobe Illustrator using the grid and the snap to grip feature, along with basic tools, effect and vector shape building techniques. Next using basic blending techniques and taking full advantage of the Appearance panel, you will learn how to add colors and highlights for your hatchet. Finally, you’ll learn how to create simple blood drips and how to add subtle shading for your hatchet.
