Help With Modify Commands

Basic Modify Commands Here we'll cover the modify tools, which give us control over simple shapes we have created. As the name suggests - we can modify drawing elements. This is what the modify toolbar looks like (if you don't see it, check the modify box in 'view - toolbars'): The modify tools (from left to right): Erase, Copy, Mirror,...

AutoCAD reference - Working with a rotated background

Let’s assume, you have received a rectangle as an XREFed background plan that is rotated at some unknown angle (see fig. 1) and you need to work on the overlay plan, for instance input text notes, draw ductwork, etc... The problem is: it’s hard to do all that at an angle and align them to the background plan. Therefore, you need the plan to show at a 0⁰ angle without changing the coordinate (x,y,z) of the original background. Keep in mind that the background should not be...

Brushed-Explosion

Step 1: Introdution   This tutorial is divided into two different parts. The first part, will be a step by step guide on how to create the following brushed explosion: The second part of the tutorial will be a rough guide that will teach you how to create and implement your own 3d text into the explosion and obtain a similar result: The entire result will be obtained using JUST Photoshop with its default brushes and settings.     Step...

Create an old TDK cassette

Do you have any of those at home? Even if they are considered retro elements, there are probably still a lot of people that continue to use them. Because retro style is very popular right now and besides that, they are just so nice! In this tutorial I’ll show you to create a standard D-C60 TDk cassette in just some minutes. Below is the final image we will be working towards. Tutorial Details Program: Adobe Illustrator CS4 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Estimated...

How to create a funny insurance agent

Insurance agents, they are giving people hope, they make you feel safe, they are serious, responsible and funny. In this tutorial I’ll teach you how to draw a funny insurance agent using just basic shapes and pen tool. Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is advised. Step 1: Head Open Illustrator, create a new document and a new layer. Name it “background”, drag it under the first layer and draw  a rectangle  with the same sizes as your artboard. Give...

How to Create a Photorealistic iMac and Magic Mouse

This tutorial is about using Adobe Illustrator's Mesh Tool (U) and several basic techniques to create a vector style monitor and mouse, with a similar design as Apple's brand new iMac 27" with magic mouse. You can use these techniques to create other monitors and mouse designs as well. Let's get started! Final Image Preview Below is the final image we will be working towards. Want access to the full Vector Source files and downloadable copies of every tutorial, including this one?...

How to Create a Climbing Rope Pattern Brush

A  simple 2-point-path can be transformed into a powerful Pattern Brush. The virtual Climbing Rope may not save your life, but the technique behind this tutorial may help save a lot of time. Let's get started! Final Image Preview Below is the final image we will be working towards. Want access to the full Vector Source files and downloadable copies of every tutorial, including this one? Join Vector Plus for just 9$ a month. Tutorial Details Program: Adobe Illustrator CS3 (MAC...

Grass text effect in Illustrator

In this tutorial I will show you how create grass text effect in Illustrator. This lesson is made for beginners, so that nothing difficult about it. Let’s begin! Step 1: Text Open Illustrator and create a new document of any size you want (I used 800×800px). Select the text tool and and type your text (I used Myriad Pro Bold). Now make a gradient for the text, for that go in Window and activate Appearance or press Shift + F6. After that click on the small arrow in the...

Illustrator Tutorial: Cosmetic Bottle Illustration

In this tutotiral, you are going to learn how to draw a beautiful cosmetic product illustration. It is pretty easy and beginners can learn the basics of coloring and drawing. At the end, we are going to add some glitters to finish it. So let’s get started! Drawing the Cosmetic Bottle 1. First, create a new document and using the Rectangle Tool (M) and draw a rectangle with the following sizes: Width: 180 px, Height: 150 px. 2. Pick the Ellipse Tool (L) and create an ellipse...

How to Draw the Vector Style Icons Used in the “Station Fixes” Template

For today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a vector error icon using Adobe Illustrator. This icon was created for use in the Station Fixes Template as shown below: You can download the “Station Fixes” template, along with the full PSD source files for this template in BoxedArt’s members section, as well as thousands of other website templates and web design products. [ View and Download the Station Fixes Template ] This tutorial applies to Adobe...