Pattern possibilities in Illustrator are endless and knowing them back-to-front can only be a good thing. The key lies in perfect and while there are several ways of achieving this, it needn’t be more complicated than the following steps describe.

This tutorial is about creating a fantasy scene called “Mother Nature.” We will use well chosen images, brushes and most off all our imagination in combination with Photoshop techniques to create an outstanding image. So let’s get started!

In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to create an old paper, some fancy paper treatments and a feather pen. These effects are all achieved with layer modes and gradients. Let’s get started!

Have you ever built a diorama? It’s a depiction of a scene in miniature. Or perhaps you remember owning a dollhouse or train set as a kid. You lay on the floor, inches away from tiny versions of full-size objects. In the background, your brain was busy writing the software that makes this illusion effective.This fun photo treatment can be performed by almost anyone in short order, once some basics...

In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to create a fun sky scene with hot air balloons. We will take advantage of the Blend Tool and the Symbol Sprayer Tool and make color changes easily with the Live Paint Bucket.

Learn how to create a super professional portfolio web design through a number of techniques including lighting effects, blending options, and general design theory.

Learn how to combine various photographic elements into a cohesive, surreal space-age scene. You will learn how to work with lighting, blending options, and adjustment layers.

Learn how to recreate a hugely popular style of distressed text in a few simple to follow steps. Following this technique anyone can create hugely professional looking typography for their graphic projects!

Learn how to create a unique pixelated website layout. You’ll work with basic photo manipulation, layout structuring and typography.

An epic length tutorial showing you how to create a striking photo manipulation using a vast range of photos, brushes, textures and light effects. You’ll work with advanced masking, blending and learn a professional workflow with great organization techniques.

Learn how to combine patterns, textures and typography to create a retro styled poster. You will also learn how to manipulate shapes and images, in addition to integrating blending options and layer masking.

In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to create a realistic magnifying glass with shapes and gradients. You’ll also learn how to effectively use Illustrator’s text tool to create a three column layout, and then integrate this into an illustration. Let’s jump into the tutorial.