In this tutorial I will show you how to create a cute creature from a sketch. This tutorial uses custom brushes, the Paintbrush tool, Pen tool, and the Live Paint Bucket tool. Even if your not a huge fan of the cuteness, you can use these techniques for other illustrations, logos, and vector elements.               Final Image Below is the final image we will be working towards.     Tutorial Details   Step 1 Create a sketch with traditional media or in a design application like Photoshop. Once created, scan in the image and save it on your computer.         Step...

Today we will be making a 2010 Olympic Gold Medal similar in style to those used in the current Vancouver Winter Games. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create an interesting warped metal effect using the Gradient Mesh Tool. You'll also learn some interesting ways to create and use masks while we construct this gold medal.                         Step 1 Start by drawing a circle using the Ellipse Tool (L) approximately 135 px by 135 px and make it a gold color (#D5BB77). Go to Effects > Stylize > Drop Shadow and enter...

This Quick Tip tutorial will guide you through the process of making a vector portrait rapidly. A picture will be used as a guide for black and gray paths. We'll review some shortcuts that will allow you to achieve good quality results with few steps and minimum fuss.                         Step 1 Take a picture of yourself or of an other person.           Step 2 Open the photo in Photoshop, unlock the layer. Using the Pen Tool, create a path around yourself. After the path is completed, with the Pen Tool...

                    MyLook merupakan enjin carian terbaru yang “dimiliki” oleh pengguna. Untuk setiap carian yang dilakukan pengguna melalui Mylook.com, 1 “share” akan diberikan. Share tersebut bukanlah “saham” seperti di bursa saham; tetapi term “Share” yang digunakan dalam permainan MyLook. Ketika “dividen” diberikan, anda akan menerima bayaran wang yang nyata untuk setiap saham yang anda pegang di MyLook. Sehari maximum share adalah 5, dengan 5 search dilakukan. Search yang...

In this tutorial you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about one of the most powerful Adobe Illustrator Tools – Transformation. Discover how it works, learn multiple ways of transforming objects, study the tools of transformation, and many other useful techniques.                 Introduction Illustrator has plenty of tools, panels, and commands that make our work much easier. Among them, however, there are several outstanding ones that I personally consider the most important features of this program. They include brushes, the Appearance...

Discover the secrets behind properly lighting and rendering interior scenes with 3ds Max and Vray in this easy to follow, step by step walkthrough. Scene setup, modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering for realistic output will all be discussed, so there is literally something in here for everyone!               Final Effect Preview       Step 1 In this tutorial, we’ll be using real units, so the first thing would be to open the menu “Customize > Units Setup > US” and choose “Standard > Feet w/Decimal Inches”...

  You don’t need to be an astronaut to enjoy a breathtaking celestial scene… you can create one yourself! They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder… Well I don’t know who “the beholder” is and why his eyes are so gorgeous, but I think this effect is quite lovely as well. Enjoy!                 Step 1 Before we get started I must say that the final rendered output of this comp will take a huge amount of time, but I hope the final result will be worth it. I will be using After Effect CS4 for this tutorial. Also...

One of my favorite TV shows of all time is Twin Peaks and one of its most memorable lines is "The owls are not what they seem." Inspired by that ominous truth I decided to create a little illustration. I chose a rather non-spooky scene set at dusk, with a curious owl sitting on a branch and some scenery in the background.             Take a look at what we're aiming for, an inquisitive owl on a branch with dusk scenery in the background. I chose a soft, warm color palette to create a peaceful illustration.         Step 1 Open a new...

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a leaf-filled, vector tree – step by step. Some of the techniques we'll use are custom made brushes to create the leaves, and Gradient Mesh Tool for creating light and shadows. So let's get started!                 Step 1 First, we'll work on creating the custom brush. Select the Pen Tool (P) and draw the shape of a leave. Fill the shape with green and set the Stroke to a darker green.     Step 2 Create a curved line with the Pen Tool (P) across the leave using the same color as...

In this Illustrator tutorial, I will show you how to create a cute bunny character. This tutorial uses simple shapes and gradients that are easy to apply to other character illustrations.                   Final Image Preview       Step 1 Before we start, I wanted to let everyone know I will be using Illustrator CS4 for this tutorial. Don't worry, everything I am creating can be done in the other CS versions, I just wanted to let you know because the panels in the images will look different. Below is an example of the new Gradient...

This tutorial will take you through basic shapes , using basic tools ie pathfinder , knife and eyedropper tools to create a cute duck character. Following this tutorial you can draw a step by step illustrated vector tutorial file which will help you to actually look at how it is done! it is as simple as that!             Final preview     Step1 Using simple shapes circles and ovals draw an outline quite similar to the one below.       Step 2 The wing place holder is a circle and for the tail i drew a triangular shape using the pen tool.       Step3 Added...

What? You still don’t have your own avatar? Remedy this situation immediately with this tutorial. We’ll draw a shiny, awesome-looking space rocket in Adobe Illustrator using advanced techniques such as gradient meshes, pattern brushes and opacity masks. We will then add a flare, smoke, clouds and sky to complete a fun illustration. Ready to launch?           Final result: Here’s what we’re aiming at:   Step 1: Drawing the hull Create a blank document, standard maximum icon size is 512 by 512 pixels (for Leopard). Create a vertical guide down...

                          This is one grumpy dude. He was created in Adobe Illustrator with the brush tool. I don’t use the program a lot, but when it comes to “inking” my drawings, I find it very useful. Here’s an in-depth look into the making of this cute little grandpa guy including:   I start by placing my sketch into a new Illustrator document. Go to File–>Place. Find your sketch file. Before you click OK, make sure the box that is marked “Template” is checked. Notice that your...