Archive for November, 2010
How Americans Consume 3.6 Zettabytes A Day [Infographic]
Recently, I have found an infographic “US Data Consumption In One Day” created by Artist Rob Vargas who used data from a study by the University of California at San Diego. According to this study Americans consume 3.6 zettabytes a day, isn’t that too big? but that’s true.
If a zettabyte is beyond your comprehension, too, it’s essentially one billion trillion bytes: a 1 with 21 zeros at the end. To put that into perspective, one exabyte — which equals 1/1000 of a zettabyte or 1 billion gigabytes — is roughly equivalent to the capacity of 5.1 million computer hard drives, or all the hard drives in Minnesota – said bits.
Taken from Fast Company
45 Useful Tutorials Of “How To Create Astonishing Text Effect” On Photoshop
Nearly all the designers and artists use, interact and rely on Photoshop and its tool for completing their design projects. Photoshop is being employed in all aspects of graphics designing. The majority of us don’t yet realize it because of the spectacular practicality and integration of the environments.
One of the major use of Photoshop comes in creating stunning text effect which has been required in banners and logos. An attractive text effect on the banner or on the logo can attract the huge numbers of visitors, and therefore it is very important to have an appealing text effect which can only be accomplished with the help of Photoshop.
Keeping this in mind, we have assembled this post which contains 45 beautiful and useful Photoshop text effect tutorials which are cool and easy to follow.
Create Gold Ornamental Text in Photoshop
Ornamental text can be created in several ways. In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to combine several stock images to create some nice gold ornamental typography. Let’s get started!
Design a Golden Flame Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, artist will show you the process involved in creating this golden flame text effect with soft smoke texture in Photoshop.
In this Photoshop tutorial artist will show you creative way how to displace the text and get an interesting effect on it.
Create Brilliant Glossy Typography in Photoshop
If you want to take your digital painting and illustration skills to the next level, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. Learn more after the jump!
Add Fantastic Color to 3D Text
In this tutorial, you will learn how to bring a simple text to life and place everything in fantastic, colored and glowing 3D space. Some neat techniques covered here will allow you to bring your artwork to the next level. Don’t miss it!
Create Vibrant Typography in a Rough Cartoon Style
Today we are going to take a look at a well-known type of typography treatment. You will not only get an idea of how to create cool typography, but you will also learn how to give it a nice cartoon touch.
In this tutorial, We will be creating a game poster with magical theme. This tutorial shows how to draw a sword from scratch and also introducing some of the latest high quality brushes on the internet.
How to Create an Incredible Typographic Illustration
In thi tutorial we’re going to take all the pieces of the puzzle and finalize them. It’s all about realism here as we explore seamless integration of separate 3D objects into a single document. Learn how to add color, match luminosity, and add beautiful contrast to your renders.
Create Astonishing Nightclub Themed 3D Typography
3D graphics are often created using several applications. Today, we will use Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D to create a stunning nightclub themed 3D composite. Let’s get started!
On this Photoshop tutorial artist is going to show u how to make one interesting effect which he received by experimenting with Photoshop filters. In the end our effect will looks like cardiac rate.
How to Create a Gorgeous Glassy Text Effect
This text will be created using a series of shapes with different transparency and color effects. Let’s get to it!
Create Insanely Realistic Metal Text in Photoshop
This Adobe Photoshop tutorial takes the simple “create metal text effect in Photoshop” that thousands of people teach all over the web and turns it on it’s head! Adding polishes, shines, motion blurs, and oh yes… NINJA STARS. It’s a must read.
Chained Text photoshop tutorial
Create an Extruded Glossy 3D Text Effect in Photoshop
Today, we will combine those two popular styles and create an extruded 3D glossy text effect in Photoshop. Let’s get started!
Create a Metal Piece with a Graved Text
In this tutorial i am gonna show you how to create a piece of metal with a graved text on it.
Give a Medieval Game Logo a Rough Stone Look
In today’s tutorial we will take a black and white logo and give it a rough stone look in just a few short steps using textures and layer styles. Let’s get started!
Tutorials on creating metal type abound online, as do variations on simple liquid effects. Most are fairly short, offering a good foundation for the reader on how certain effects are achieved but fail to take that extra step (or few steps) to make the piece really shine.
Create Sparkling, Animated Text in Photoshop
In today’s quick tip tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a sparkling text animation in Photoshop with just a few easy steps. Let’s get started!
Create Metallic Text on a Concrete Background
In today’s quick tip tutorial I will demonstrate how to create some cool metallic text on a slick concrete background. This can be done in just a few steps so let’s get started!
Grungy Rusted Carbon Fiber Text Effect
In this Tutorial we will be creating a grungy rusted carbon fiber text effect. We will also be creating the accompanying rusted metal background effect seen in the preview.
How to Design a Print-Ready Flier with Photoshop and Illustrator
In this tutorial we are going to create 3D text and integrate it in a natural environment. We will not use any 3D programs, so all you need is Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create this effect.
Create a Steam Powered Typographic Treatment – Part II
In this tutorial, we’ll generate realistic textures and create a fitting scene for our text. Let’s get right to it!
How to Create 3D Text Blocks in Photoshop – Screencast
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a 3D Blocks text effect. You need to have Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended to practice this tutorial. This will be fun and I’m sure you can do lots of cool things using this technique. Let’s get started!
How to Create an Ice Text Effect with Photoshop
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an ice effect completely from scratch using special Photoshop Brushes.
In this Photoshop tutorial, you will learn how to create a glowing text effects form a scratch.
How to Create Eroded Metal Text with Photoshop
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create an eroded metal text effect. Throughout this tutorial we’ll make use of various drawing techniques, channels, and patterns. Let’s get started!
How to make a Typographic, Retro, Space Face
In this tutorial, artist will show you how to make a typographic face by using simple techniques. Using the Brush Tool and experimenting with light, you will get this amazing Typographic Space Face that looks like it’s created by letters and an amazing explosion. Let’s get started!
This tutorial is going to be a little more advanced than the other ones I have done. It shouldn’t be a problem if you have been following along with our other tutorials or have a grasp of Photoshop. So lets begin.
How to Design a Stunning, 3D, Sunset Type Illustration
Today we’re going to run through multiple platforms to create a warm and sunny typographic treatment. We’ll use C4D to create the text, Illustrator for several decorative motifs, and Photoshop to bring them all together. Let’s get our hands into creating this warm type illustration.
Create Detailed Letters of Gold and Diamond
This tutorial will show how we can create a set of detailed letters with gold and diamond. We will learn how to use the Polygonal tool to make a simple diamond and also introduce a convenient way to duplicate layers with minimal efforts.
Create a Stunning Text on Wild Fire Effect
Fire text is one of the most classic technique that you can see in Photoshop tutorials. In this tutorial artist is trying out another version here using some real fire images, mix with filters and blending methods. Here we go!
In this tutorial you will learn how to create text on fire, also I will explain all the techniques how to transform the text in right format.
A Slick Supernatural Text Effect
In this tutorial we’ll be creating a smoky night effect on text to give it an eerie supernatural sort of feel. It’s a good exercise in using the Wave distortion filter…
Design a Super Sleek Text Effect with Water Drop Texture
In this tutorial, artist will show you the steps he took to create the Super Sleek, eye-catching text effect with Water Drop Texture. This effect is simple but effective, and would be suitable for any water/rainy/ocean themed designs you’re creating.
In this tutorial, we’re going to create an icey-cold effect using layer styles and that you can apply to different objects. Then we’ll put it on a nice background to give it some kick.
Stunning 3D effects in 30 minutes
Colorful Glowing Text Effect in Photoshop
Elegant 3D Text Effect in Photoshop
This tutorial you’ll learn how to create an elegant 3D Text effect using simple the shape tool, layer styles and paths.
Brushed Silver Reflective Text Effect
In this Tutorial we will be creating a brushed silver reflective text effect. We will also be creating the accompanying abstract reflective watery background scene.
This tutorial shows you how to create a nice 3D text using only photoshop 7.
How to Create a Christmas card in Photoshop
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how a Christmas card can be designed with Photoshop. You will learn, how to create Christmas ball, draw snowflakes, customize brushes etc. Let’s get started!
In this tutorial artist will teach you how to create a similar type of effect using a letter or number. You’ll learn some awesome techniques. Give it a go!
This tutorial will teach you how to create Starcraft theme wallpaper.
Create an Awesome 3D Text Effect
In the tutorial, I will show you the processes I used to Create an Awesome 3D Text Effect with Abstract Brush Decoration in Photoshop. This is an intermediate tutorial so some steps can be tricky, but why not have a try 
Excellent Search Engines You Should Visit To Find High Quality Icons
There are many icon collection websites out there, but getting by free and good ones is not that easy. That is why I am sharing few Excellent Search Engines You Should Visit To Find High Quality Icons. Read each entry in the list and see which website suits your needs best. Please do not forget to read the license of searched icons before using it anywhere.
You are welcome if you want to share more search engines to find icons that our readers/viewers may like. Do you want to be the first one to know the latest happenings at SmashingApps.com, just subscribe to our rss feed and you can follow us on twitter and follow us on Digg as well to get updated.
IconFinder
Iconfinder provides high quality icons for webdesigners and developers in an easy and efficient way. The site launched in 2007 as the first search engine focused on icons and now one of the top site in it’s niche.
IconSeeker
The IconSeeker.com is one of the best icon search engine on web, it has about 50,000+ high quaility icons and each icon has PNG, ICO and ICNS formats for Windows, Macintosh and Linux Systems.
Iconlet
Iconlet is another search engine for free quality icons. It has a few nice features. For every icon you get information about author, image resolution, graphics format and license type. Just type name in search window and you will get a list of available icons which you can use in your project for free.
Icons Search
The Icons-Search is an Icon Search Engine that helps you to find quality icons available on the Internet. You can find icons for Windows Vista and XP, Macintosh, Linux, icons for Desktop, Software, Website, Mobile, Presentation, in sizes from 16×16 to 256×256 in PNG format and sizes from 16×16 to 128×128 in ICO format.
VeryIcon
Another website with over 20000 high quaility web icons to search as per your need. You can find multiple formats here like PNG, ICO etc.
IconScan
IconScan can also be a good source to find high quality icons for your projects. They have listed 80000+ ico files with them for our ease.
MrIcons
MrIcons is currently growing hot spot of high quality icons. Here you can search through 125,174 Icons that is growing rapidly.
40 Extremely Shocking Advertisements
You can always take innovative approach in advertising your product since it is one of those industries which are never frightened not only to push the boundaries of acceptability, but also to offend so as to convey the message. These advertisement campaigns are almost against the domestic violence, cigarette smoking, alcohol and substance abuse, human rights violations and campaigns for nature preservation which were often focused in an ad campaign. These ads are the perfect example of call to action advertisement.
Here, we have compiled a list of 40 Extremely Shocking Advertisements that demonstrate how you can push the boundaries of advertising. These ads are not the ordinary ads rather they are somewhat very shocking and will call to action. Let us have a look.
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation: Chair
Amnesty International: Archery
Save the Children: Child labour
Humans for Animals: Seal (Don’t treat others the way you don’t want to be treated.)
Stop Climate Change Before it Changes You
Not recycling this newspaper is the same as cutting down another tree
Lung Cancer Fundation: Second hand smoke in the home
UNICEF: Every child needs a family
One click could change your future, Belt up.
What does if take to get people talking about domestic abuse?
Seatbelts Keep People Together
Sharing The Pain Cuts it in Hale
Just When will you Start Recycling?
Spid will look after your baby. But not that baby
Popeye Detergent Hipoalergenic: Hell raiser
Workplace Safety Insurance Board: Sign
Government of the State of Santa Catarina: Hamburger
Aware Helpline: Verbal abuse (Verbal abuse can be just as horrific.)
10 Great Online Tools That Help You Find Out A Lot About Live Websites
Webmasters often need to get information on websites. This information can be anything ranging from one’s own website traffic analysis to a competing site’s owner’s name. Along with webmasters, blog owners can also make use of site information and have it work to their advantage in numerous ways.
For our blog and site owning readers out there, we present a list of 10 free online tools that help you find out a lot about live websites. Read this list, check out each tool, and find out which one can help you best.
w3who
This web tool will let you find out a lot about a site including AdSense and Google Analytics status, server location, IP address, title, and description. A thumbnail image of the site is also displayed. Check out w3who @ http://www.w3who.com/
Moniitor
Through Moniitor, webmasters can carry out multiple traffic analyses – such as Alexa , Pagerank, and Twitter mentions– at the same time. A greatly useful site, you can visit Moniitor @ http://www.moniitor.com/
PlaudIt
PlaudIt is a wonderful Google Analytics alternative. You can use it to monitor your site’s stats including its Pagerank, changes in Feedburner subscribers, mentions on Twitter, inbound links, Google Pagerank, Quantcast Rank, Alexa Rank, and more. Visit PlaudIt @ http://www.plaud.it
WebsitesLog
WebsitesLog is a great tool to get the summary of a site’s information. It can deliver information about hosted servers, indexed pages, blog entries and Alexa ranking, amongst other stats. Visit WebsitesLog @ http://www.websiteslog.com/
Dataopedia
dataopedia will help with a traffic estimate of your site or a competing site. Along with basic information such as title, description, and date of going live, the site provides Alexa ranks via graphs. Check out dataopedia @ http://dataopedia.com
Statsaholic
Statsaholic is a great site traffic comparison tool. It lets you add up to 3 websites; then a graphical comparison of their monthly traffic is displayed. Check out Statsaholic @ http://www.statsaholic.com/
Attention Meter
Attention Meter is a site similar to Statsaholic with the improvement that it lets you add up to 5 sites instead of 3. Visit the Attention Meter @ http://attentionmeter.com/
Abouthisite
Through Abouthisite you can find out the main details of a site – owner’s name, daily visitors, language, server location, server location’s on a map, thumbnail image of the homepage, and the color composition of the thumbnail image. Visit Abouthisite @ http://abouthisite.com/
WhoIsHostingThis
WhoIsHostingThis is a highly helpful and straightforward website that helps determine the host of a website. You are provided with the site’s host’s website along with the IP address and name servers. Check out WhoIsHostingThis @ http://www.whoishostingthis.com
WhoIs
WhoIs is a site already used by many webmasters for site information. In addition to domain name, registrar, and referral URL, you also get the site creation date, and update dates, amongst other details. Check out WhoIs @ http://www.whois.net/
Ten Worth Using iPad Apps You (Probably) Never Used Before
There are many iPad/iPhone apps out there, but getting by free and good ones is not that easy. That is why I am sharing Ten Worth Using iPad Apps You (Probably) Never Used Before. Read each entry in the list and see which tool suits your needs best.
You are welcome if you want to share more free iPad apps that our readers/viewers may like. Do you want to be the first one to know the latest happenings at SmashingApps.com, just subscribe to our rss feed and you can follow us on twitter and follow us on Digg as well to get updated.
The CashFlow Free is a simple cash management software. You can manage your daily cash income/outgo, and can fix balance with simple operation. You can input description of transaction from history, much less keyboard operation.
Craigslist has never been this fun to browse, thanks to the amazing iPad hardware and Craigsphone’s new listing pane.
QuickVoice is the most popular, full-featured iPhone/iPad voice recorder available. Record ideas, voice memos, voice email, dictation, lists, meetings, classes, or entire lectures. This is great for professional, educational, and personal
use.
iPDF Reader is the world’s slimmest eBook and PDF reader, now available for the iPad and offered for free to celebrate launch day. With this you can read books and PDF’s on the fly, search a boundless library of books and pdf’s from
all over the world and from every possible subject matter and much more…
EasyTask is personal task manager. It is very simple and easy to use user interface. EasyTask manager supports the GTD (Getting Things Done) method. You can also run it on Mac or Windows.
The Weather Channel Max for iPad
The Weather Channel Max for iPad delivers in-depth weather, innovative maps, a robust video library.
Uploadingit.com iPad app will give you 20 GB of free online storage to host any file you want and have access to it on your iPad from any location in the world at any time. You can upload Pictures, Documents, Videos, Music and so
much more to your account.
Calculator XL is a great free calculator that takes advantage of the iPad’s large screen and support for all orientations. It has all the common calculator functions including memory that is saved on exit.
When you come across an article or a webpage you’d like to read but can’t at that time, save it to your Read it Later list. You can then read it whenever you have a moment, on the couch, in your commute, on the plane, train, or practically
anywhere.
This app allows you to ask, “What deals are available around me right now?” SuperSaver.com then finds and presents to you coupons, promotions, ads, and announcements from a variety of merchants selling what you want when you want it.
SyncMate Expert Edition (Helps You Sync Your Mac With Multiple Devices) Giveaway
Eltima Software is running a contest, where 10 winners will get the Expert licenses of SyncMate. Well, you guys know what SyncMate is? Lets say it once again for n00bs.
SyncMate enables all users to sync data between Mac OS X computer and a list of devices, such as Windows Mobile devices, Nokia S40 and Android phones and other Macs and Windows computers, PlayStation Portable and USB drives. SyncMate also supports Google account synchronization. With SyncMate you can back up data to Online Storage Account (possible to encrypt and protect this data with password).
SyncMate is offered in two Editions: Free and Expert. SyncMate Free Edition allows syncing iCal and Contacts between Mac and supported devices/accounts. With Free Edition you can visually analyze detailed information about Windows Mobile device and read SMS directly on Mac.
SyncMate Expert offers additional sync options and allows syncing iTunes, iPhoto, Mail, separate Folders, Notes, ToDo’s, Time, Bookmarks and lots more between Mac and supported devices/accounts. With SyncMate Expert you can create, send, delete, search and export SMS right on your Mac. SyncMate Expert allows syncing your Mac and supported devices automatically (AutoSync option) and offers Real-time sync option (available for USB flash drive, other Macs, Sony PSP, Windows PC sync; Folders sync plugin).
This contest will run from November 4, 2010 to November 12, 2010 and we will select the winners randomly by running MySQL query. Result can be announced any day before November 15, 2010 so keep visiting here or subscribe to our rss feed to get the latest updates. To participate in the contest and win 20 high quality Business icons, All you have to do is :
1. Just leave a comment.
2. Use valid email ID in the email box.
3. Not necessary, but you can subscribe to our rss feed and follow us on twitter as well. (To track this contest and for future updates)
4. And thats it!
So what are you waiting for now? Let’s participate in the contest and good luck!
Absolutely Awesome Tutorials To Create (Eye-Catching) Vector Illustrations
At this moment in time, Vector art is getting very popular amongst the artists and the users. This is because of the fact that it is not hard enough to do and does not require any special training, although it does requires loads of patience and time.
Since there is no hard and fast rule to create a vector artwork, artists are using somewhat similar techniques to create vector artwork which literally differ in their styles and are pleasing to eyes. Here we have assembled some really awesome vector artwork tutorials for your inspiration ranging from photo-realistic to appealing cartoon graphics and from far-out sci-fi to psychedelic aesthetics. Enjoy the full list after the jump!
Create Character Driven Book Cover Art
In this two part tutorial on creating the “Let’s Go To Monster School!” book cover, I’ll show you a complete process from initial sketch to the final artwork, using an Illustrator to Photoshop integrated workflow.
Create An Awesome Space Rocket Avatar in Illustrator
In this tutorial we will draw a shiny, awesome-looking space rocket in Adobe Illustrator using advanced techniques such as gradient meshes, pattern brushes and opacity masks.
This tutorial is on how to draw a stylish smoking tobacco pipe in Illustrator. You will learn how to create wood texture on the pipe in this tutorial. Also, you will learn how to make the tobacco and the smoke. The steps are simple and I hope you will find it useful.
How to Create a Rocketing, Vector Aircraft Shuttle
In this tutorial, we’ll be creating a illustration of a speeding aircraft shuttle. It’s going to be all vector, but along the way we’ll use blends, and other techniques that give this rocketing aircraft an interesting look. Let’s get to it!
Create a Painterly Apple with Illustrator CS5’s new Bristle Brush
The new Bristle Brush in Illustrator CS5 gives you the best of both worlds: The painterly effects of real media and the control and flexibility of a vector drawing. We’ll use another new feature in CS5, the “Draw Inside” drawing mode, which will let us do what every artist likes to do — color outside the lines. Let’s get started!
Create a Simple Storefront Icon
In this tutorial artist will show you how to create a simple storefront icon using some rectangles, Illustrator Effects, and gradients.
How to Illustrate a Luminous Vector Sunset
In this tutorial you will learn how to create Vector Sunset, using the RGB color model. Using Art and Scatter Brushes, Gaussian Blur, Gradient Mesh and the Transparency palette, you will create a vector image with depth and luminance.
Green is in vogue and clients everywhere want natural imagery in their promotional material. Ben the Illustrator shows you how to create a fresh-looking tree
How to Create a Cubist Masterpiece in Illustrator
Cubism is one of the most outstanding movements in abstract art. Geometric shapes, vivid colors, simple figures, and textures are all distinctive features of this style. Let’s try to recreate the cubist painting in Illustrator inspired by works of Pablo Picasso – after learning some simple techniques you’ll be able to easily paint your own cubist composition.
How to Make an Inspired, Golden Painting in Illustrator
In this tutorial we will travel back in time to recreate the painting style of one of the most outstanding symbolism artists – Gustav Klimt. His works are full of warm golden colors, simple ornaments, irregular patterns, natural symbols, and asymmetric shapes.
How to Illustrate Dynamic Hair Using Adobe Illustrator’s Paintbrush Tool
This tutorial will show you how to create a dynamic hairstyle from a reference image. You will use the Paintbrush Tool, basic skin shading and transparent gradients.
How to Create a Curious Owl in Illustrator CS4
A step by step beautiful tuturial where you will learn how to Create a Curious Owl in Illustrator CS4
In this tutorial artist will show the different steps he take in drawing a realistic looking car. He chose to draw an american classic, the Corvette. This tutorial will apply to any car though because for the most part, they are all the same.
How to Create a Three-dimensional Airplane with Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a detailed three-dimensional image of an Airplane based on two two-dimensional plans. The knowledge acquired will help you to simulate a three-dimensional image of many different complex objects.
Create a Conical Gradient with Adobe Illustrator
Unfortunately, Adobe Illustrator doesn’t come with a conical gradient setting, although some vector programs, such as Corel Draw do. Using features and tools found in Adobe Illustrator, you can create an adjustable conical gradient to use in your work, and it only takes two minutes!
How to Make an Attractive Vector Butterfly
In this tutorial artist will show you how to make a vector butterfly using the blending mode from transparency box and the gradient mesh. The techniques shown in this tutorial will help you make shades on objects and liquid transition of colors.
A Pseudo-Sugar Skull: From Start to Finish
In this tutorial you will leanr how to create a highly detailed sugar skull illustration, with details on the process from sketch to final digital design.
In this tutorial, we’ll be modifying vector elements from Vector Set 16 to create a retro-vintage poster. Along the way we’ll uncover tips in Illustrator and Photoshop that can lend your designs a little extra TLC.s
A truly fantastic drawing tutorial to learn how to draw a portrait of Marilyn Monroe with pencil. Each step of the portrait is perfectly well explained and commented. This tutorial is very detailed, and involves a lot of patience.
How to Draw Optimus Prime From Transformers
In this tutorial you will be learning how to draw one of the most popular of the Autobots, Optimus Prime. This drawing tutorial will show you in detail how to sketch, draw, and shade in this character that is popular around the world.
A step by step and detail tutorial about how to draw pet portraits with colored pencils. Basic process and tips.
Create a Forest Scene with Livebrush
For this tutorial, we’ll use Livebrush’s innovative motion brush feature to create abstract shapes. We’ll then bring those shapes into Illustrator for further assembly and editing.
In this tutorial artist will show you how to create a cool lady bird using Adobe Illustrator.
Create A Mouthwatering Chocolate Covered Strawberry
You can easily apply this illustration to your own greeting card, t-shirt, or anything else you can think of. Moreover, you can apply this tutorial to other illustrations and logos.
Create A Cute Creature Character From A Sketch
In this tutorial artist will show you how to create a cute creature from a sketch. This tutorial uses custom brushes, the Paintbrush tool, Pen tool, and the Live Paint Bucket tool.
Cross-platform character design
Ben Mounsey shows you how to create characters that are easily transferable across the range of modern ad display mediums
In this tutorial artist will show you how he created the poster of the Photoshop Battle event using Illustrator. The idea behind it was that it would have to have that sort of old boxing posters style using only text and basic shapes like rectangles and stars.
In this tutorial or walking through process artist will show you how he created a beautiful design.
Magomed Dovjenko and Jonathan Wong reveal how to blend two styles of illustration to turn a simple black-and-white graphic into a stunning piece of work.
Create a Cute Furry Vector Monster in Illustrator
Follow these steps in Adobe Illustrator to create your very own super cute fuzzy monster character. We’ll be working with the basic shapes to start, then use a variety of gradients to add depth.
Create a Character Mascot with Adobe Illustrator CS4
Mascots are becoming increasingly popular in web design. In this intermediate Illustrator tutorial we will show you how to create a vector character mascot from a sketch in Adobe Illustrator CS4. The techniques in this tutorial can easily be applied to other illustrations, icons, and design elements; as well as legacy versions of Illustrator.
How to Create a Vector Illustration and Prepare it for Micro-Stock Sale
This tutorial details a professional workflow for creating vector illustrations and prepping the artwork for these sites. Artist have also included a bunch of time-saving tools and tips as well. Let’s get started!
Create a Cute Panda Bear Face Icon
Create a Cool Vector Girl with Wavy Scanlines
This tutorial will show how we can create wavy scanlines using Illustrator in simple steps and bring them into Photoshop to make a beautiful piece of design work. We will also touch on the use of Pen tool in Shape Layers mode to draw a vector girl.
Thank You Our Valued Sponsors For Being With Us In The Month Of October
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Congratulations To The Winners Of Business Icon Set Giveaway
Thanks to all of the participants of contest in which you could win Business Icon Set. We ran the MySql random query and selected these commenter to give them Icon Set from Web Icon Set.
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