Working With Simple Shapes
1. Open a new image. Set your default colors.
Blending shapesFinal Image Preview
Before we get started, let’s take a look at the image we’ll be creating. The source file for this tutorial is not currently available, though we are planning on releasing this in the future. Read the rest of this entry »
In this tutorial we will be creating a horizon of Floating air balloons . During the process i will also show you how to create the starburst background which you can repeatedly use in your various illustrations. Lately starburst effect has been used widely and the technique i used here is quite simple .We will also make use of Gradient and Blur effect while we reach our target. Read the rest of this entry »
Author’s Note: This tutorial does breeze by at a pretty brisk pace, but doesn’t require a black belt in Illustrator-jutsu. Any questions with the tutorial, please place in the comments following it, and I’ll answer all of them to the best of my abilities. Please be somewhat familiar with how adding and subtracting from objects works and the layering structure within Illustrator. The pathfinder and alignment tools will cover a lot of these nifty little tricks. When duplicating objects or grouped objects – alt+drag will handle that. To paste in place – ctrl+c and ctrl+f. If you’re still confused, these subjects are covered in numerous previous tutorials we have here in the zine. Read ‘em if you need ‘em. Read the rest of this entry »
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a Jeweled Dollar Sign. This tutorial uses some basic Illustrator features like Gradients, Offset Paths, and Divide. The image might look complicated but when you break it down, it is relatively simple, and easy to apply to other fonts and objects. Read the rest of this entry »
The Safari browser from Apple has a great little icon that works well in small formats while also displaying quite a lot of intricate details when viewed in large format. Navigate through this Adobe Illustrator tutorial to draw up your own vector Safari inspired compass in Adobe Illustrator. Read the rest of this entry »
1. Create the circle paths
First create a circle path and fill it with orange color. Then Copy (Ctrl+C) it and Paste in Front (Ctrl+F). Scale down about 40% and drag it slight below the center point of the orange circle.
1. Draw a rectangle path
Select the Rectangle Tool, create a box like the image below. Go to Effect > Distort & Transform > Zig Zag. Read the rest of this entry »