Vectordiary

Top Illustrator Tutorial & Tips

Hello Guest! | Log in| Register

Deadline Approaching: SCION Presents: FRESHLY SQUEEZED Web Design Challenge

It’s been a long run, but the deadline for the FRESHLY SQUEEZED Web Design Challenge is almost here. The grand prize-winning designer will win $5000 and have his or her design adapted by J.U.i.C.E. Designers, artists and illustrators have until MAY 8 to submit their designs at http://scionjuice.cutandpaste.com.

J.U.i.C.E. is an afterschool program in Los Angeles that works to develop youth leadership and technical skills, creative expression and self-confidence through the artistic elements of hip hop like break dancing, urban art, deejaying, emceeing and music recording. While they do great work with the kids, their site could use a little help. You can check out the current site here: http://www.rampartjuice.com/.

Submit your design by May 8 to have a shot at the grand prize!

Illustrator Tutorial: Gradient Mesh Flower



Gradient Mesh can be a wonderful tool to master but the learning curve can
bring a bit of frustration to the beginner, I myself found it confusing at first
but with a little practice and a simple plan I was able to get around a few
of the tools weaknesses and avoid snapping Wacom pens in anguish.
Read the rest of this entry »

Illustrator Tip #15: Converging Points Together Using Average Function


star-points1

This tip will show you how to use the unknown Average function in illustrator to converge points. In this diagram, I have a 3d extrude star drawn using path tool. However, the points doesn’t converge at the end. To solve this problem, select all the points you want to converge using Direct Selection Tools. In this case, I will only select the 3 anchor points at the end. Now go to Object>Path>Average. Select Both and click OK. The ends will now converge perfectly together!

average

Illustrator Tutorial: Drawing a Piano Keyboard


final effect

This step by step tutorial demonstrates drawing a keyboard illustration using rectangles, grids, move and transform effects.
Read the rest of this entry »

Illustrator Tip #14: Pasting Smart Objects in Photoshop


Using both Photoshop and Illustrator is a common work flow process in many projects. In this small tip, I will show you how you can use Illustrator’s objects, shapes or text as Smart Object in Photoshop and still keep them editable in Illustrator.

In this example, I have created a shape using Star Tool, Pucker and Bloat Effect In Illustrator.

img11
Read the rest of this entry »

Create A Stunning Flash Website With Wix In Minutes

Build flash websites with wix

Building a stunning flash website never get easier with Wix. Anyone can now quickly create a Flash website online in minutes. The Wix offers an online editing interface where users can simply drag and drop audio, images, video, text and animation to their site.
Read the rest of this entry »

FRESHLY SQUEEZED Web Design Challenge


Cut&Paste is hosting an online web design contest with a grand prize of $5,000. You will be designing a website for J.U.i.C.E., a nonprofit after-school program that allows the underprivileged youth of Los Angeles to express themselves through dance, music, visual arts, and MC skills workshops. Read the rest of this entry »

join membership
rss or subscribe via email


Write an illustrator tutorial and get paid $150 for each tutorial! Your bio and website will also be included to increase your exposure.

Find out more»



About Vectordiary

Vector Diary is a popular blog offering great illustrator tutorials and tips. It was created by Tony Soh, a graphic designer, who has great passion in illustration. Tony has written one of the most popular tutorial for learning illustrator and has helped more than 20,000 people. On top of that, his tutorials and tips has helped designers improve their illustration skills and have received great feedback. So join Vector Diary and start learning today!

Write a Tutorial

Get paid $150 for each approved tutorials! Any writers who are passionate about sharing their illustrator techniques can contribute.

Learn how »

My Network


All Content & Theme Design © 2008 Vectordiary. Hosted by Media Temple