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How to create inner shadows for editable text in Adobe Illustrator
As we all know, Adobe Illustrator doesn’t have a feature to create inner shadows. Some time ago, on our website we suggested a method to create inner shadows with the help of the Clipping Mask and the Drop Shadow effect, which, unfortunately, cannot be applied to editable text. Today, we will consider a method allowing creation of inner shadows for editable text, which was suggested by one of our readers- Prophet. Thank you very much; I’m very pleased that you share your interesting ideas and solutions with us.
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
How to distribute shapes within another shape in Illustrator
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?
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
How to Control Gradient Mesh in Illustrator
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.
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
Some ways to simplify path or reduce extra points in Illustrator

In this article we'll check out a couple of ways how to reduce extra points on the Bezier curves or paths using Adobe Illustrator standard tools and plug-ins. You can easily compare the proposed methods, as I evaluated them qualitatively and quantitatively.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
How to create explosion text effect in Illustrator

In this tutorial we won't only find out how to create very interesting text effect, but also we'll learn how to convert raster shadows into 100% vector. That's why this tutorial is especially valuable for me, and I'm happy to recommend it to all vector graphics fans.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Text Effect, Read More
Create wavy dotted seamless pattern
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!
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
How to Create Glass Cloud Icon in Illustrator

Today we will take a look at one of the ways of creating glass objects in Adobe Illustrator on the example of the cloud icon. After studying this tutorial, you will easily be able to create a set of glass icons of any shape.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Icon Design, Read More
How to Deform Objects Using Envelope Distort with Warp in Adobe Illustrator
In today’s tutorial we’ll talk about all the methods of deformation   of objects with the help of the Envelope Distort feature. Hopefully,   this tutorial will broaden your options and will save you plenty of time   in the future.
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
How to Create 100% Vector Shadow in Adobe Illustrator
Today we will learn a couple of ways how to create vector shadow with the help of Blend Tool, Gradient Tool, Gradient Mesh, and Appearance panel. Have fun learning our new Adobe illustrator tutorial!
posted by: Sergii Korolko, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
How to Sew a Couple of Gradient Meshes into One Object using Mesh Tormentor and Illustrator
In this tutorial we will take a closer look at the technique of sewing together of gradient meshes. This action cause a lot of questions and misunderstandings from Mesh Tormentor users, that's why today we will look at this issue in more detail, which hopefully will help you to avoid such problems in future.
posted by: Iaroslav Tabachkovsky, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
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