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The best Illustrator tutorials of all time

The best Illustrator tutorials of all time

Adobe Illustrator is a very powerful vector creation utility and is a great asset to any designers program suite. Vectors are useful in design because you can make the as small or as large as you want and they never become pixelated. Vector based designs can be used in web...
Create a ripple effect with Photoshop

Create a ripple effect with Photoshop

Step 1 Start with an image (any image will do). Step 2 Add a new white layer and paint soft black lines across it using a soft brush. Like shown at the right. Step 3 Duplicate that layer and set it to screen. Turn this layer off until later. Step...
Create a Padlock in Photoshop

Create a Padlock in Photoshop

We will be creating a realistic looking padlock icon in Photoshop. This icon can be used to show that something is secure on your site or you may want to use this icon to promote your premium section. We will be using gradients and layers to create this realistic looking...
Create a Comic Book Website - HTML & CSS Included

Create a Comic Book Website – HTML & CSS Included

Feel free to download the .psd file and I will show you how to slice it up and add the CSS stylesheet to create a working Comic Book themed website. You will learn how to slice the psd file and assign div elements in HTML to make a fully functioning...
Think Outside the Vector Box

Think Outside the Vector Box

I challenge you to break out of the vector mold when designing in Illustrator CS5. Vector work can really be as minimal or extreme as you see fit. On paper / a wall or a computer screen, technique is only a means by which to reap the benefits of the...
Create Shiny Metallic Text in Photoshop

Create Shiny Metallic Text in Photoshop

Ever had the urge to create a metallic logo for a biker site or create a cool motorcycle design? Well in this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create Metal Text in Photoshop for user in print and web design. This text will pop on any dark background...
Create a Penguin in Illustrator Tutorial

Create a Penguin in Illustrator Tutorial

Ever wanted to create a cute penguin or animal character? Well in this tutorial I am going to show you the simple steps to make this happen in Illustrator CS 5. We will be using basic tool and shape techniques to create the animated character. You will also learn how...
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Draw a vector stopwatch in Illustrator

Draw a vector stopwatch in Illustrator

This tutorial will focus on how to draw a stopwatch icon in Adobe Illustrator using gradients and shapes. The best thing about vector artwork is that it can be re-sized to as small or as large as you need for any online or offline design project. The stopwatch is housed in a metallic casing with...
The best Illustrator tutorials of all time

The best Illustrator tutorials of all time

Adobe Illustrator is a very powerful vector creation utility and is a great asset to any designers program suite. Vectors are useful in design because you can make the as small or as large as you want and they never become pixelated. Vector based designs can be used in web design, print ads, packaging, posters,...
Create a ripple effect with Photoshop

Create a ripple effect with Photoshop

Step 1 Start with an image (any image will do). Step 2 Add a new white layer and paint soft black lines across it using a soft brush. Like shown at the right. Step 3 Duplicate that layer and set it to screen. Turn this layer off until later. Step 4 Set the first layer...
Code your PSD into HTML and CSS Tutorial

Code your PSD into HTML and CSS Tutorial

Feel free to download the initial PSD provided for this tutorial and continue along with the steps as I show you how to slice your file and create the HTML and CSS to make a W3 compliant website. You will also have to download the free font Tiza to complete this project. In this tutorial,...
Create a Padlock in Photoshop

Create a Padlock in Photoshop

We will be creating a realistic looking padlock icon in Photoshop. This icon can be used to show that something is secure on your site or you may want to use this icon to promote your premium section. We will be using gradients and layers to create this realistic looking lock and you will also...