When Gaussian Blur with a large blur radius was applied to the object, we can observe the cutoff of some part of the effect, as if Clipping Mask was applied to the object. In this short tutorial we will learn how to remove the restriction.

Your knowledge of basic functions of transformation and duplication in Adobe Illustrator can save you a lot of time. You have no need for manual operation when Adobe Illustrator can do it instead of you.

Today we will be talking about objects alignment using the Align panel and combining them with the help of the Pathfinder panel and Shape Builder Tool. What you read here is the basic minimum that will allow you to work efficiently with these tools in Adobe Illustrator.

The shape of most objects represents a combination of simple geometric shapes. Therefore it is very important to learn how to work effectively with the tools that create such objects. This is what we are going to talk about today.

In this tutorial we will create a vector rose petals using gradient mesh. Free gradient mesh plugin, Mesh Tormentor, will help us to make it fast. With its help, we'll also be able to create a scatter brush from the gradient mesh, which in no other way can be done in Adobe Illustrator. Color all the nodes with one click, change the structure of the gradient mesh is not all that can be using this wonderful plugin. Have fun and enjoy our new Adobe Illustrator tutorial!

Today we begin a series of quick tips for beginners. They will be describing work with vector objects in Adobe Illustrator. The creation of any project can be divided into typical stages. The performance of each of them requires specific tools and techniques. You will get to know them in this series and will learn some of the nuances and tricks that will allow you to work easier and more efficiently. Well, the first step is the creation of the object's shape. In this quick tip we will be talking about working with the Pen Tool (P).

In this tutorial we will learn how to create a seamless pattern, using a collection of free Adobe Illustrator templates. Using these templates, you can create 19 kinds of these patterns, that is much more than the Pattern Creation feature can offer us in Adobe Illustrator CS6. We will also take a look at how to save this pattern in vector, which is especially important for the contributors of microstock sites.

In this  tutorial we will learn how to create quickly the rocky background using two free plug-ins. Extend your abilities by learning this Adobe Illustrator tutorial.

In this tutorial we will learn how to automate repetitive actions with the help of the Action feature in Illustrator. We will also find out how to test and edit the created action.

In this Adobe Illustrator tutorial we will learn how to create an abstract 3D spheres using some interesting techniques, which can be more effective than 3D effects. Have fun and enjoy our new Adobe Illustrator tutorial!