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How to Quickly Recolor Complex Objects with the Appearance Panel in Illustrator

Vector designers often faced with a problem when they need to change the colors in their work. The usage of the Recolor Artwork function is not very effective sometimes, and some of the changes can’t be done that way. Today I will tell you how to quickly recolor a difficult vector object using the Appearance panel. You will also be able to change the lighting and texture. Let’s begin!

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
InkScribe Tool Use Tutorial Part 2 — Fast and Accurate Work

Today we’ll talk about how using InkScribe allows you to work faster, smarter, more accurately — in other words, more efficiently. As it was already discussed in Part 1 of this series, we can easily choose the type of segment to be created; curved (Bezier) or straight. But now I should say that working with straight segments in InkScribe has one unique feature — Ghost Handles.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
How to Create a Vector Character in Adobe Illustrator

Today we will learn a new drawing tool for Adobe Illustrator called the Dynamic Sketch Tool — one of the tools of the new DrawScribe plugin. The Dynamic Sketch Tool has many convenient features that makes your daily creative work much easier. Mastering the new tool should not take you much time as it’s easy to manage and its user-friendly features are quite understandable.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tutorials / Vector Character, Read More
Effective Methods of Working in Adobe Illustrator (Part 3)
Today Natalie Ulrich will share some very interesting tricks with us. In this article we will talk about the work with color, gradient fills and about peculiarities of work with the Eyedropper Tool. Also we will learn a bit more about the alignment of the objects with the stroke. Personally I found a lot of new and useful information in this article. Learn more at the jump!
posted by: Natalie Ulrich, in Illustrator Tips / Basix, Read More
InkScribe, a Tool for Creating and Controlling Bezier Curves

I think it’s time to introduce a new tool that is able to work more flexibly and quickly. Today we begin a series of articles that will introduce you to new tools of the DrawScribe plugin and their functions.

posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Illustrator Tips / Techniques, Read More
Dynamic Sketch Tool for Adobe Illustrator (Movies)

The Dynamic Sketch tool is a very intelligent tool with an understanding of the drawing process. For example, by sketching in a circular motion, the tool will optionally interpret this gesture and create a perfect circle. It will also intelligently join intersecting paths to allow shapes to be constructed quickly and easily. If you're a fan of drawing more naturally in vector, but you'd like to speed things up, you'll love the Dynamic Sketch tool.

posted by: Nicholas van der Walle, in Articles / News, Read More
Inkscribe Tool for Adobe Illustrator (Movies)

Use Inkscribe to replace the Pen and its related tools, and it will revolutionise the way you draw precise and calculated shapes. The tool offers a smooth transition for experienced users to gain more freedom, power and time savings when meticulously drawing in vector. But it will also help those new to Illustrator to concentrate on the creative process rather than which keypress to aim for. Watch the movie via  to learn more:

posted by: Nicholas van der Walle, in Articles / News, Read More
Win 66 Abstract Backgrounds from Vectorpack.net!
As the guys at Vectorpack.net have launched a new Mega Design Bundle which contains over 900 design elements, which, for the following 15 days, are to be available for only $37 instead of $550, they have also decided to host this incredible contest which will give you the opportunity of winning the Abstract Backgrounds Bundle!
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Articles / News, Read More
DrawScribe — get your 14 day trial now!

After a year of intensive development, and months of careful fine-tuning, we’re extremely excited to introduce DrawScribe — a brand new plugin for Adobe Illustrator. Consisting of two major vector artwork creation tools — InkScribe and Dynamic Sketch — DrawScribe will give you more time to focus on the creative aspect of the drawing process. As with all Astute Graphics plugins, we’ve provided a FREE 14 day trial which is now available for you to download

posted by: Nicholas van der Walle, in Articles / News, Read More
Discussion: How Can a Vector Designer Protect Their Author’s Rights?
This question is very topical. It is often discussed on vector forums and between different vector designers. In this discussion I want to show you some different ways to protect your author’s rights and how to find the solution to this problem.
posted by: Iaroslav Lazunov, in Articles / News, Read More
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