The Extend Path Tool, released in October this year, recently has required a new function, which allows to continue a path along the spiral trajectory. Now the Smart Point Remove Brush has become more sensitive to the pressure on the pen of the graphic tablet. From now on you have an opportunity to select simultaneously all Dynamic Shapes with the help of the command in the Select menu. This upgrade is absolutely free for all the users of VectorScribe2.

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In the second part of the tutorial we will color the vector objects of the Clothes Zipper using traditional techniques, and create a fabric texture with the help of Phantasm. The Width Selector Tool (part of the great WidthScribe plug-in) will help us create highlights. Find out more at the jump!

In this tutorial we will learn how to make accurate vector constructions using Arc start-end direction Tool (SubScribe plug-in), Dynamic Corners Tool (VectorScribe plug-in), Dynamic Shapes Tool (VectorScribe plug-in), Line tangent to two paths Tool (SubScribe plug-in), PathScribe Tool (VectorScribe plug-in), Snap to Collisions Tool and Rotate At Collision Tool (ColliderScribe plug-in). Such an arsenal of wonderful tools provides us with complete control and comfort while creating Clothing Zippper. Have fun learning our new Adobe illustrator tutorial!

In today’s tutorial we will take a look at a new way of creating vector wooden texture in Adobe Illustrator. The technique that is covered here has become possible thanks to the use of the WidthScribe plug-in that allows you to work efficiently with variable width paths. Have fun and enjoy our new tutorial!

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Winter Holidays are coming soon, so we offer you a collection of Illustrator tutorials devoted to this topic. Vector snowflakes, Christmas tree decorations, greeting cards, fir branches and other attributes of the holidays can be easily created with the help of these tutorials. You also have an opportunity to download the original vector files to these tutorials.

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In today’s tutorial we will learn how to control transparency of gradient meshes with the help of blending modes, and by adjusting color transition between mesh points and changing its opacity. Moreover after reading this tutorial, you’ll be able to create Illustrator brushes from gradient meshes of any difficulty with the help of free Mesh Tormentor plug-in. Let’s get started!