Follow this step by step Adobe Illustrator tutorial to create a stylized vector owl illustration with simple shapes and patterns. We’ll start by building the basic owl character with various vector shapes, then begin bringing it to life with colour, shading and pattern fills.
- 27th September 2010
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PremiumTextures.com have kindly donated one of their fresh premium texture packs for Access All Areas members. This pack of Grainy Wood Textures features 7 super high resolution texture files of various timber grains and patterns for use in your personal and commercial design projects.
- 24th September 2010
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If you want to be a design master, you must first master the Pen tool. The Pen tool is one of the most important items in your Photoshop and Illustrator toolboxes and learning how to comfortably use it will open up new opportunities and speed up your every day workflow. Here’s a couple of techniques I use when working with the pen tool that I hope will help you get to grips with your bezier curves.
- 20th September 2010
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In this week’s Question Time video post I talk about balancing between working from home and general home life; what apps I use for managing my blogs, Twitter and RSS feeds; I share some of my favourite bands; and I discuss how I decide what to write blog posts about.
- 17th September 2010
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Follow this step by step design process of my latest photo manipulation piece of a detailed ornate heraldic style emblem. The design features a range of flowing ornamental elements that surround a mean looking steer skull. We’ll use various photo manipulation techniques along with some useful Photoshop tips to create a realistic and impactful design.
- 13th September 2010
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The latest premium design resource to be added to the members-only Access All Areas section is this awesome pack of Ink Stained Newsprint brushes from WeGraphics. WeGraphics is a creative studio that produces graphic design resources such as vector packs, Photoshop brushes, icons, mockup templates and texture files, all of which can be used in both personal and commercial projects.
- 10th September 2010
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