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How to Control Gradient Fills in Adobe Illustrator
Gradient fills are used to create transitions between colors. Most often they are used to add volume to flat vector objects, creating light and shadow. Today we’ll learn how to create gradients and control them.
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Small Tutorials, Read More
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
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 Folded Text in Adobe Illustrator

Today we will learn how to create a text which is located in different planes. One very interesting trick with the Bounding box will let us do it without using 3D modeling. Find out more at the jump!

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Small Tutorials, Read More
How to Create Vector Mascot Characters in Adobe Illustrator
Today Russian illustrator Victoria Vasilyeva will share the secrets of her Illustration skills with us. She specializes in illustrating children’s books, advertising, creating characters and icons. In this Quick Tip you will learn more about how to take an illustration client from concept to final artwork, let’s get started!
posted by: Victoria Vasilyeva, in Illustrator Tips / Small Tutorials, Read More
How to Create a Grass Background in Adobe Illustrator

Today you will learn how to create a grass background using the Transform & Distort effects and Phantasm CS Halftone. Phantasm CS in combination with other effects allows you quickly create very complex textures. See this yourself by studying the technique described in this Adobe Illustrator tutorial.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Effects, Read More
How to Create a Business Card in Adobe Illustrator
In this Adobe Illustrator Tutorial we will learn how to create a vector business card using the properties of the Blending Mode from the Transparency palette and simple gradients. The tutorial is designed for those who make their first steps in learning Adobe Illustrator.
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Small Tutorials, Read More
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