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illustrator tutorial: create a seamless folk pattern
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a seamless pattern composed of simple folk-flavored flowers. In the first part we will create an individual flower. In the second we will focus on constructing a pattern and define a seamless Illustrator pattern swatch.
... moreillustrator tutorial: create a yummy vector cupcake
Some time ago I posted two similar cupcakes as vector freebies. Now it is the time to share my recipe (with a special dedication to Janna Hiromasa ;):)). The CS2+ source file is included.
... moretutorial: Create a vector Christmas ball
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a vector Christmas ball from scratch in Adobe Illustrator. In the first part of this tutorial I explain how to create a decor, in the second one how to create a 3D Christmas ball. You may download the source file. I use the CS4 version but [...]
... moreultra-easy pattern making – illustrator tutorial
In this post I will show you how to quickly create a seamless simple geometric pattern swatch in Adobe Illustrator. In the last (extra) step I will show you a very simple way to ‘export’ it as a pattern to Photoshop.
First, have a look at what we aim to obtain (this pattern is inspired by the fabric of my favorite tunic).
tutorial: Create and color an eco easter egg in Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial you will learn how to prepare an eco colored egg for easter. Eco for there are no artificial colorants used. I wanted to recreate the look of a traditional polish egg: cooked in onion rinds with wax decors to be scratched off afterwards. In the first part of this tutorial I explain how to create a decor, in the second one how to create a 3D naturaly looking egg.
... morefree vector stamps (birds again but not necessarily to do with twitter)
I like stamps. I had some fun. At least until I decided to experiment a bit with mesh tool (long way ahead to master it…) Traumatic discovery: no command to remove gradient mesh (or am I wrong?). Luckily, there is a trick that works. Go to Object > Path > Offset Path and set the [...]
... morephotoshop: paste a layer into a mask
It has not been the most productive day (so far at least). Still, I learned one thing I want to post about. Few times I wanted to do that and had no idea how to. Paste a layer(A) into a layer(B) mask. In 4 easy steps: 1. select the layer A and copy it to [...]
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