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Design Contest - A Logo for Mesh Tormentor
We invite everyone to take part in a contest to design a logo for Free Mesh Tormentor plug-in, which has been developed to work in gradient meshes. Even through the plug-in has been there for several years already, while keeping our work easier, it, unfortunately, still doesn't have a logo. Our web-site is the sponsor of this contest; moreover, users of the plug-in can increase the prize-fund by contributing into it. Learn more after jump!
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Illustration, Read More
Create a Winter Olympics-Inspired Sports Poster in Illustrator with Astute Graphics Plug-ins

Today we will draw a sports poster dedicated to the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. To make some stages of the work more effective, DynamicSketch will help us to create an athlete's body, Stipplism will help with quick creation of ice fragments and Phantasm will help with color correction.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Illustration, Read More
How to Create Vector Cacti in a Flat Style with VectorScribe

Today you will learn how to create a vector cacti in a flat style with the help of the Dynamic Shapes tool which is part of VectorScribe. This tool allows you to quickly create shadows on objects and modify ready-made elements. The combination of Dynamic Shapes and native Illustrator effects makes it possible to transform one kind of cactus into another, by managing only the parameters in the dialog windows and the Dynamic Shapes panel.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Illustration, Read More
How to create a Mandala in Illustrator with MirrorMe and DynamicSketch

Today you will learn how to create a Mandala pattern with MirrorMe and DynamicSketch. The combination of these tools allows you to make drawing more comfortable, as you can see the reflection of the stroke preview. Here you will also find some practical recommendations that will help you to facilitate your creative process when creating similar patterns.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Illustration, Read More
How to Create Vector Dandelion with VectorScribe in Adobe Illustrator

The Dynamic Shapes Tool in the VectorScribe plug-in ideally works for quick creation of precise technical objects. However, you can also use this tool for drawing less regular organic shapes. Let’s see how it’s done on this example of a dandelion illustration, in which I have used more than 150 dynamic shapes, which made the workflow many times faster. In addition, the dandelion is still alive, that means that you can reconfigure most of its shapes.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Illustration, Read More
How to Create Cartoon Characters with DynamicSketch and InkScribe

In this tutorial I’ll talk about how to combine work of DynamicSketch and InkScribe tools to create a cartoon shark. With the help of the DynamicSketch Tool we will create character outline, which has several times more levels of control than the native Illustrator’s brush strokes. Then we will use InkScribe Tool to color the illustration. These tools are sharper than shark’s teeth!

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Illustration, Read More
Create a vector illustration of engraving grapes with WidthScribe2

In this lesson we will look at features of the application Width Stamp Tool to raster and vector objects to create a fairly complex illustration in the engraving style. You will also learn how to use a custom hatching and Width Stamp presets.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Illustration, Read More
How to Create Business Card with Spiral Elements

In this tutorial we will learn how to create a business card, which has a spiral pattern. After reading today’s tutorial, you will master this tool and you can create your own design. Spiral elements are very common in various kinds of ornaments.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Illustration, Read More
Create a Floral Ornament with MirrorMe and Illustrator
Some time ago I was inspired by the beautiful abstract flowers created by Sandra using ink pen and paper. I’ve always wanted to try and create a similar styled pattern in Adobe Illustrator, but without having the proper tools, I have been putting it off. Now that we have MirrorMe, the long-awaited tool that mirrors your artwork instantly on one single or multiple reflective axes, this task should be simple!
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Illustration, Read More
How to Create a Gothic Window Using ColliderScribe and Adobe Illustrator
Designing a Gothic window with complex shapes can be time consuming, but in this tutorial ColliderScribe will show you how to save time and be even more accurate.
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Illustration, Read More
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