Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop tutorial: Create symmetrical vector character art
Combine shapes and textures with vectors and symmetry to radical effect in this tutorial by illustrator Jonny Wan.
Combine shapes and textures with vectors and symmetry to radical effect in this tutorial by illustrator Jonny Wan.
Discover how to model and texture a 3D character entirely within Illustrator, using the Map Art tool.
Follow along as Ben the Illustrator creates a sunny landscape in Adobe's vector software.
Discover how Ben the Illustrator created this amazing artwork that’s lasercut in metal, based on vector pattern designs created in Adobe Illustrator.
Aaron Miller talks you through some mouth-watering techniques to create a series of clearly linked characters with distinctive personalities
Ben Steers reveals some tips for gradient effects
Creating abstract art that feels balanced is not a matter of obeying hard-and-fast rules. Rob Shields guides you along the path
Learn how 12 artists from the Blood Sweat Vector collective came together to design art in aid of earthquake victims
Create a trendy logo using traditional and digital media
You can easily combine isometrically drawn objects with repeat tiling to create a complex cityscape, as 2xanadu demonstrates
Mercedes Crespo shows how you can swiftly draw an appealing character based on a few simple shapes
Learn the basics of adding ornaments to type using Illustrator techniques such as Live Trace and the Pathfinder panel.
Discover how Illustrator’s Gaussian Blur can transform your art
Use Illustrator’s Mesh and Warp tools to create a glossy water splash.
Achieve pixel-perfection and realism whichever of Adobe’s powerful vector tools you prefer
Create a complex op-art design with ease using scripts in Illustrator, then lay it out on a poster in InDesign.
Use Illustrator and Photoshop to get a faux 3D effect.
Delve into your imagination for kooky maps with Imakethings
Use Illustrator’s pressure-sensitive ‘Blob Brush’ to bring a hand-drawn illustration to, er, life.
Put your masking and colouring talents to the test creating this sumptuous image with Radim Malinic