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Create a Simple Photos Icon

Posted by Andrei Marius On May - 14 - 2013 0 Comment

Hi there. Check out my new tutorial published at VectorCove. For starters you will learn how to prepare a new document and how to set up a simple grid. Next, using a free stock photo along with a white square you will learn a basic masking technique. Building the picture frame you will learn how to use multiple fills, strokes and effects inside the Appearance panel.

Create a Detailed Honey Text Effect

Posted by Andrei Marius On May - 14 - 2013 0 Comment

In the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed honey text effect in Adobe Illustrator. You will learn how to create a subtle honeycomb background using basic tools, effects and blending techniques. You will learn how to create some simple brushes and how to add shading and highlights using basic blending and masking techniques. Finally, you will learn how to create a simple spoon illustration.

Create a Semi-Realistic Graphics Tablet

Posted by Andrei Marius On May - 8 - 2013 0 Comment

Hi there. Here’s my new tutorial published at Vectortuts. In the following steps you will learn how to create a semi-realistic graphics tablet in Adobe Illustrator. For starters, using basic tools and effects, the Round Any Corner script and taking full advantage of the Appearance panel you will learn how to create the tablet. Moving on you will learn how to cleverly use the Warp effects and how to add depth to your shapes using complex gradients or blending options.

Create a Funny Bee Swarm Illustration

Posted by Andrei Marius On April - 29 - 2013 1 Comment

Hi there. Check out my new tutorial published at VectorCove. In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a funny bee swarm illustration in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to prepare a new document and how to set up a simple grid. Next, using basic vector shape building techniques along with a bunch of simple effects and techniques you will add the starting shapes.

Create a Simple Hanging Sign

Posted by Andrei Marius On April - 25 - 2013 0 Comment

Hi there. Here’s my new tutorial published at Vectortuts. In the following steps you will learn how to turn simple hanging sign illustration in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will only need a simple rectangle. Taking full advantage of the Appearance panel we will add colors, highlights and some simple shading for this rectangle. Once you have your main piece we’ll create the rest of the shapes.

Create a Detailed Flag Stand Illustration

Posted by Andrei Marius On April - 22 - 2013 0 Comment

Hi there. Here’s my new tutorial published at Vectortuts. In the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed flag stand illustration in Adobe Illustrator. We’ll start with the pole. Using basic tools and vector shape building techniques along with some complex gradients we’ll create the starting shapes. Next, using the Appearance panel, some basic blending techniques plus one or two effects we’ll add the highlights.

Create a Simple Logo

Posted by Andrei Marius On April - 16 - 2013 0 Comment

Hi there. Check out my new tutorial published at VectorCove and you can learn how to create a simple logo. For startest you will learn how to add a simple piece of text and how to adjust it. Next, using a simple path, the Zig Zag effect, some Pathfinder options and a bunch of effects and blending techniques you will learn how to add color and depth to that piece of text.

Create a Detailed Depot Building Icon

Posted by Andrei Marius On April - 9 - 2013 0 Comment

Hi there. Here’s my new tutorial published at Vectortuts on how to create a detailed depot building illustration. For starters you will learn how to create a simple brick pattern using a bunch of simple rectangle. Next, we’ll use this little pattern to create a simple symbol. Using this new symbol along with a grey rectangle, the Rounded Corners effect and the 3D Extrude & Bevel effects we’ll create the main building shape.

Create a Radial Progress Bar

Posted by Andrei Marius On April - 9 - 2013 0 Comment

Hi there. Check out my new tutorial published at VectorCove. In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple radial progress bar. First, using the Ellipse Tool and some basic vector shape building techniques we’ll create the starting shapes. Next, using the Transform effect, the Pathfinder options and some basic blending techniques we’ll add the detailing.

Create a Retro Bike Illustration

Posted by Andrei Marius On April - 4 - 2013 0 Comment

Hi there. Check out my new premium tutorial published at Vectortuts. In the following steps you will learn how to create a retro bike and fence illustration in Adobe Illustrator. Get ready to spend several hours learning the basics of vector shape building techniques and pixel perfection, how to take full advantage of the Appearance panel, how to cleverly use the Transform effects and a lot more.

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