In this tutorial we’ll learn how to create a brick seamless background using the Pattern Editing feature, which is available for the users of Adobe Illustrator CS6 or CC. For more realistic effect we use some manual techniques, create and apply a vector texture.

A dozen of times I came across this question which is conformable to the topic of the present tutorial. I also participated in discussions couple of times trying to solve this problem. And only today I’ve got the answer the key question  - How?  I’m sure, some designers distribute objects within another object manually, but we’d prefer to do everything quickly and automatically, wouldn’t we?

Some of the graphic and 3D editors have a Live Mirror Drawing feature, which allows you to draw simultaneously on both sides of one or more axes of symmetry. Ufortunately, Adobe Illustrator does not have this feature although it is a very powerful and multi-feature application. We can, however, implement Live Mirror Drawing in Illustrator by using only its basic features. You will learn how to do it from reading today’s article.

I met a lot of graphic designers who avoid working with a gradient mesh by a reason of the complexity of controlling the object. I also met real fans of gradient meshes that create real photorealistic artworks with their help. Even though they accept that this process is very time consuming, which is unsuitable for commercial projects. Despite this, gradient mesh can become an integral part in daily workflow of the graphic designer, as with its help we can reproduce the light distribution over the surface of a complex shape.

In this tutorial we will find out how to create an abstract 3D paper background. It is pretty popular topic today, to make sure it's true, take a look at top sales of any microstock websites. In order to create this type of backgrounds, one needs a minimum of technical skills and doesn't necessarily need to know how to draw. So let's get started!

In this tutorial we will review the process of creating seamless geometric pattern starting from drawing the first circles to the stage of uploading the final product to microstock sites. Have fun learning one of the new Adobe Illustrator tutorials!

In today's tutorial we will learn how to create a pattern brush in the shape of a rope. As you know, this brush cannot contain a gradient mesh, but we will violate this rule using the Mesh Tormentor plug-in.

In today's tutorial we will look at a very simple technique of creating and editing of a diagonal seamless pattern. It is a common technique, and it can be used in any Adobe Illustrator release. Have fun learning one of the new Adobe Illustrator tutorials!