Using Layers

  Layers Layers are a way of managing, tidying and also controlling the visual layout of a drawing. A whole section of a drawing can be turned on or off, or simply one aspect can be controlled - text for example. This is all done by using layers within Autocad. The concept of layers is used in other software applications, such as Paintshop...

Android & iPhone browser wars: Intro to the WebKit

Introduction Combined, the iPhone and Android platforms have more than 100,000 application titles available for download across their respective app stores. Native applications are those created with a platform's SDK, then compiled and installed to a device. These native applications provide thorough access to a device's inherent capabilities, including features like wireless networking, Bluetooth, data...

Photoshop Tutorial: Creating An RSS Icon

1. Creating Background First let's create our Photoshop document. I'll use size 280 x 70 (width x height). This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 700x500. Now let's use Rounded Rectangle Tool with it's Radius 10px and let's create something like this: This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 700x500. When it's done right click on your ...

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 a Cute Pig postcard from sketch

This tutorial aims to guide you from sketchbook to screen; a “Cute Pig” drawn with pencil in just a couple of minutes translated into a vector postcard. You can send it to your girlfriend later, or print it on a cup or a bowl. Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is advised. Step 1: The Sketch Open your sketch file in Illustrator by either opening it directly or opening a new document and going to File > Place. Give the layer it’s on an appropriate name and...

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...

Draw a screaming little girl in Illustrator

In this tutorial, I’ll explain how to draw a little screaming for ice cream girl in Illustrator. This tutorial is great for beginners and it’s quite simple. Ever saw little girls crying? It’s time to draw one, so let’s get started! Step 1: Head Open Illustrator and create a new document of any size you want. Select the pen tool and start tracing a head shape. I shouldn’t be perfect on the top, because we’ll draw hair there. Again using pen tool try...

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 Stained Glass Effect in Illustrator

This tutorial shows how to create a stained glass effect in Adobe Illustrator. The method is rather quick and simple, but the outcome looks very nice - especially when you use a beautiful image for reference. 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...

Create Flash Animations Entirely in Illustrator

The world of animation can seem really intimidating - between AfterEffects, Flash and everything else, there's so much to learn. And who has time? Never fear - you can create simple Flash animations without ever leaving the familiar confines of Illustrator, and without any knowledge of Flash. Here are two easy ways to get things moving. Author: Cheryl Graham Cheryl Graham trained as a traditional artist in drawing and painting. These days she spends more time in front of the...