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Hi there. In this week’s tutorial I will show you how to create the Mac Finder logo. It all start with a simple rectangle and a curved path. Next, using some Offset Path and Pathfinder options you will create the rest of the shapes. Finally, using several linear gradients along with some thick strokes and basic effects you will create your own Finder logo.

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Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show you how to create a simple penguin character. The twenty-seven detailed steps wil introduce you to the basic tools and shape building techniques. After you create the starting paths, you will add some basic colors and effects. Finally, you will learn some basic stuff about the bleding techniques.

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Hi there. In the next steps I will show you how to create the Mitsubishi logo. First, using basic tools and simple effect we will create the starting shapes. Next, using the Rounded Corners effect, multiple fills and strokes and some Pathfinder options we will reach the final illustration. Difficulty: Intermediate Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour Number of Steps: 17

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Hi there. In this week’s tutorial I will show you how to create the Yin Yang symbol. You will only need the Grid, several circles and ellipses along with some basic effects. Once you’ve followed these eleven, simple steps you can easily turn your final result into a nice, little icon. Difficulty: Beginner Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes Number of Steps: 11

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Hi there. In the next tutorial I will show you how to create a grungy nuclear warning symbol in nine coherent steps. It’s a pretty simple tutorial targeted at beginner users. You will learn some nice stuff about working with grid, basic tools, gradients, strokes and some nice effects. Difficulty: Beginner Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes Number of Steps: 9

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Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show you how to create a sewed Adidas logo. First, you will create the basic shapes using the rectangle and the ellipse tools. For the sewed effects you will use some Roughen and Scribble effects. Finally, for a stitched effect you will use some simple, dashed strokes. Difficulty: Intermediate Estimated Completion Time: 45 minutes Number of Steps: 12

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Hi there. A few months ago I received a message from Pete asking me if I can make a tutorial on how to create the QuickTime logo. After several tries here’s what came out. It’s not a very complicated tutorial but you might learn some cool stuff. Feel free to make any tutorial request. Hopefully, I’ll be able to help you. Difficulty: Intermediate Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour Number of Steps: 18

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Hi there. Here’s my new tutorial on how to create the Opel logo. In the following steps we’ll be using some classic tools, such as the Rectangle Tool, the Ellipse Tool or the Direct Selection Tool, along with some quite simple effects, such as the Drop Shadow, Offset Path, Reflect&Move and Zig Zag. Difficulty: Intermediate Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour Number of Steps: 18

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Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show you how to create the Chevrolet logo. You might encounter some problems in creating the overall shapes but the Grid and the Snap to Grid will help you get over it. Then, using multiple linear gradients and some basic effect you will reach the final result. Difficulty: Intermediate-Advanced Estimated Completion Time: 2 hours Number of Steps: 27

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Hi there. In this new tutorial I will show you how to create the Mercedes logo. It’s a pretty simple tutorial. Using the Grid, the Ellipse Tool and the Star Tool you will create the basic shapes. Later, with some linear/radial gradients, strokes, gaussian/radial blur and Drop Shadow you will get the final logo. Difficulty: Intermediate Estimated Completion Time:1 hour Number of Steps: 14

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