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 website.

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 process. Think of the art board as a pad of paper and you mouse or stylus as the pen in your hand. Think outside the box and set yourself free, let your creativity in real life transcend onto the art board and get organic in the vectors you create. That is how you separate yourself from the rest of the pack.

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 and looks great when designing in the goth / grunge / biker style.

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 to color and shade in the path shapes.

In this tutorial you will use the Mesh Tool in Adobe Illustrator CS5 to create a realistic curtain effect for use in print and on your website. The great thing about this process is you are creating a vector image that will look sharp and crisp at any size in both print and web applications. At the end of this tutorial you will be left with a realistic curtain effect with a pattern design of your choice. Also, with this effect you can create very similar objects such as flags or blankets.