Graphic Design Tips & Tricks

From Sketch to Vector

Here's a way to turn your doodle or sketch into a clean vector.   full story >>

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How to Use the Scribble Effect in Illustrator

In this short tutorial, we’ll create a highlighted background using the Scribble Effect in Illustrator. Then we’ll expand the scribble and apply a brush to it.   full story >>

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How to Create Shapes on a Path in Illustrator - Part 3: Transform

This series demonstrates how to create designs using objects on a path. Part 3 examines the Transform tool.   full story >>

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How to Create Shapes on a Path in Illustrator - Part 2: Blend

This series demonstrates how to create designs using objects on a path. Part 2 examines the Blend tool.   full story >>

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How to Create Shapes on a Path in Illustrator - Part 1: Rotate

In this series, you’ll learn how to create designs using objects on a path. Part 1 explains the Rotate tool (R) method. Drawing sunflowers will never be faster.   full story >>

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Creating a Custom Brush in Photoshop

This tutorial will teach you how to create your own set of custom brushes in Photoshop.   full story >>

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Liven Up Your Presentations by Using Graphs and Charts

Learn how to add dimension to your presentations.   full story >>

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Wiping Away the Signs of Time

Learn how to Use the Clone Stamp Tool and the Healing Brush to reduce wrinkles and make a model look younger.   full story >>

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Extracting a Model From a Background Using Channels in Photoshop

Working with Channels can help you easily extract models from a background. This tutorial will teach you how.   full story >>

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How to Create a Vector Silhouette in Illustrator

Using silhouettes of people in design layouts is a great way to incorporate a human element without having to use a specific “face.” Here's a simple way to do it.   full story >>

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