Test custom fields
- Tutorial link: http://vg.no
This is a test using custom fields for tutorial link and image.
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Autumnal Owl and Pattern
Based Zombie Dream tutorial: Autumnal Owl and Pattern
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Autumnal Owl and Pattern
This tutorial was made in another version of Illustrator, but it could still be made in CC 2015. I, however, used the new automatic pattern functions. I thought the pattern shown was too busy, so I made a simple pattern. I am not totally satisfied with it, but got tired of working with it. You are shown how to make the owl and other autumnal elements in Illustrator: berry twig, leaves, acorn and mushroom (which I chose not to use in my final design).
I used the owl and other design elements to make a new Facebook cover and profile.
NOTE: I often had trouble reaching the Zombie Dream web site (technical memory problems), so I finally made a pdf of the tutorial. Remember, this tutorial is the property of Zombie Dream.
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Ink & Paint: Calligraphic Illustrator Brushes
Based Laura Coyle’s online class: Ink & Paint: Calligraphic Illustrator Brushes
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Calligraphic brushes, the Paintbrush Tool and the Blob Brush Tool
As mentioned in a previous post, Laura Coyle’s tutorials are very good. She is truly a great teacher. Both her classes and tutorials are free at Illustratoring.com. The following is the introduction from the class:
Learn about Calligraphic Illustrator brushes, the Paintbrush Tool, and the Blob Brush Tool. You’ll learn the settings for getting the most out of these tools with a pressure sensitive Wacom tablet. Create a set of Illustrator brushes to use for linework and coloring, then follow along as Laura guides you through a complete, fun, floral art project, complete with tracing art and a custom color palette. Get into freehand drawing in Illustrator with this complete project!
Subscribe for password access (The password unlocks all of our classes), then you can watch the video lessons and download the files on our Ink & Paint private class page. Pay What You Wish if you use the classes.
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Create a Flip Flop Icon
Based on Envatotuts+ tutorial (previously Design tutsplus - paid subscription) How to Create a Flip Flop Icon in Adobe Illustrator
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Create a Flip Flop Icon
This tutorial took some time to complete but the final result made it worth the time. I didn’t, however, follow the tutorial for the beach background. I used an action by PSD Dude that you can find HERE in the Envato market.
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Create a Honeybee on a Honeycomb
Based on Envato Tutsplus tutorial (paid subscription): Create a Honeybee on a Honeycomb
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Create a Honeybee on a Honeycomb
This was a fun and fairly quick tutorial. I’m not entirely pleased with the colors from the original tutorial, but after playing around with them I decided not to change them.
Right now at work I am truly as busy as a bee, as we are in the midst of arranging exams. I am truly thankful for all of the room invigilators that we have. Without them, I would not survive this time of the year.
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Cartoon Creature Design: 2nd Monster
Based on Envato Tuts+ Course (paid subscription): Cartoon Creature Design
Cartoon Creature Design: 2nd Monster
As mentioned in Cartoon Creature Design: 1st Monster, the course “Cartoon Creature Design” consists of 11 videos that teach you how to create a set of fancy cartoon characters with various facial expressions and body shapes. This is my second friendly monster after completing lesson 2.3 and 2.4.
Only one more left, and then I plan on getting my creative juices going and make my own designs. :)
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