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Illustrator Tutorial: How to Create an Abstract Speech Bubble

In this Illustrator tutorial we will learn how to create some abstract speech bubbles using the simple forms and some techniques which allow us to extend your knowledge in the vector artworks creation.  You can download the free speech bubble file which is inside in this tutorial. I hope it will help you to understand all the nuances. Have fun and enjoy our Adobe Illustrator tutorial!

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Icon Design, Read More
Illustrator Tutorial: How to Speed up Illustrator When Creating Complex Vector Artworks
In this Illustrator tutorial we will learn how to speed up the work of Adobe Illustrator using very simple manipulations, which will take you only a few seconds, but will save hours of hard work.
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Basix, Read More
Edit and Relink Embedded Images in Adobe Illustrator Using Phantasm CS

Phantasm CS Studio and Publisher allow editing of embedded images by opening them directly in Photoshop. You can also relink one or a selection of embedded images using this plugin. Find out more at the jump.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Tool, Read More
How to Prepare a Vector File for Print in Illustrator
Illustrator provides us with a wide range of drawing opportunities, but the more complex the applied effects are, the greater the risk of having a problem when printing is. To avoid this, you need to follow a few simple rules for creating and saving vector files that you are planning to print.
posted by: Adver, in Illustrator Tips / Basix, Read More
How to Create a Vector Cloud Using Gradient Mesh Tormentor in Adobe Illustrator
In this Adobe Illustrator tutorial we will create a vector cloud using the Mesh Tormentor. We will also show you new functions of this great vector tool. The artwork, that took you hours before, now can be done by pressing on "magic buttons" in the Mesh Tormentor panel. Do you know how to paint all the nodes of the gradient mesh into necessary colors in the twinkling of an eye? Find out at the jump!
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Tool, Read More
How to Apply Different Rounding Radiuses to the Corners in Illustrator
Often you might hear form beginner vector designers a question, how to round the corners of a vector object in Adobe Illustrator. Surely, there are plug-ins and scripts that can help. But for most of them, unfortunately, you should pay. Today I’ll show you several ways how to solve this problem with the help of standard Adobe Illustrator tools. These techniques were developed by my friends ITT and Artelles.
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
How to Create a Glossy Speech Bubble Icon in Illustrator
In this Adobe Illustrator tutorial we will learn how to create a speech bubble icon using the Shape Builder Tool and the Pen Tool. We will use only grayscale colors and different blending modes for quick coloring. This method of coloring lets us to work very quickly and re-color all the artwork in a couple of seconds. Let’s start!
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Small Tutorials, Read More
How to Create Subtle Patterns for Web Projects in Adobe Illustrator CS6
Recently, the subtle pattern has been used more often in the design of websites. Today we will learn how to create several types of these fillings. The whole process should take you only a few minutes if you use the Pattern Creation feature in Adobe Illustrator CS6. Let’s begin!
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
How to Use the New Image Trace in Adobe Illustrator CS6

Today we will learn the new features of the tracing engine in Adobe Illustrator CS6 and talk about its new functions. We will trace a photo, a sketch and a texture; then we will compare the results between Adobe Illustrator CS5 and CS6. Let’s get started!

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
How to Apply a Gradient Fill to Strokes in Adobe Illustrator CS5 and Earlier

Adobe Illustrator CS6 has a new feature that allows users to apply gradients to strokes. Is it possible to do that in earlier versions? Today I’ll show you how to apply gradients to strokes in previous versions of Illustrator.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
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