tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885351715071538472011-11-27T16:35:57.452-08:00Tutorials for Adobe Fireworks and Adobe Illustrator. Find out how to create buttons, banners, cards, 3D design and all secrets for web design. Download free source files. Video tutorials and grafic tutorials. All you need to know about Fireworks and Illustrator ( Fw Ai )Masternoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-75002170116274938502009-05-25T01:26:00.001-07:002009-05-25T01:27:46.785-07:002009-05-25T01:27:46.785-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/designing/how-to-create-a-vector-illustration-and-prepare-it-for-micro-stock-sale/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShpWU9dsNeI/AAAAAAAAAX8/skJNsnBNFmk/s400/illustrator.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339675226297611746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This tutorial details a professional workflow for creating vector illustrations and prepping the artwork for these sites. I've also included a bunch of time-saving tools and tips as well.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/designing/how-to-create-a-vector-illustration-and-prepare-it-for-micro-stock-sale/">view tutorial</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-7500217011627493850?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/OEcQhMC6fZs9NMwKtSTircQamHc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/OEcQhMC6fZs9NMwKtSTircQamHc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/OEcQhMC6fZs9NMwKtSTircQamHc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/OEcQhMC6fZs9NMwKtSTircQamHc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-42954934562741274092009-05-22T02:57:00.000-07:002009-05-22T03:00:54.449-07:002009-05-22T03:00:54.449-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/how-to-create-an-abstract-vector-design-in-illustrator"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 283px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShZ3mNttlbI/AAAAAAAAAX0/oc9ImEbuzAQ/s400/vector-illustration.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338585906694428082" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >A great looking abstract design can be created from the simplest of shapes. Let’s take a look at compiling various geometric shapes and objects to form a dynamic composition in Illustrator, then polishing it all up with some transparency effects to create a trendy vector illustration.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/how-to-create-an-abstract-vector-design-in-illustrator">view tutorial</a><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-4295493456274127409?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/r64lGFoXDSjQATiCXNk4xbYlWQo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/r64lGFoXDSjQATiCXNk4xbYlWQo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/r64lGFoXDSjQATiCXNk4xbYlWQo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/r64lGFoXDSjQATiCXNk4xbYlWQo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-75589147064911507522009-05-21T02:31:00.000-07:002009-05-21T02:36:00.100-07:002009-05-21T02:36:00.100-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ndesign-studio.com/resources/tutorials/bridge-icon/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 140px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShUfngZha7I/AAAAAAAAAXs/YbP2Yvjj81Q/s400/adobe-bridge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338207696889932722" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This tutorial will show you how to replicate the Adobe Bridge icon in Illustrator CS2 using the same techniques as the Photoshop Splash Page Tutorial.</span><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br />with source file download</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.ndesign-studio.com/resources/tutorials/bridge-icon/"><br />view tutorial</a></span><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-7558914706491150752?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZWs0_2V0D4XL4xm3aQUmgIHavRI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZWs0_2V0D4XL4xm3aQUmgIHavRI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZWs0_2V0D4XL4xm3aQUmgIHavRI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZWs0_2V0D4XL4xm3aQUmgIHavRI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-31826721948410621312009-05-21T01:57:00.000-07:002009-05-21T02:01:02.121-07:002009-05-21T02:01:02.121-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://xyztutorials.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-create-coffee-mug-with.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 274px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShUX-tUCrOI/AAAAAAAAAXk/tlKFQcEyRCk/s400/coffee+mug.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338199299400576226" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Today I will show you how to create this stylish mug filled with coffee.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Before you start, make sure you have a proper reference image to base your illustration on. To make your work easier remember to create each object on a separate layer and keep only active layer Unlocked.<br /><br /><a href="http://xyztutorials.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-create-coffee-mug-with.html">view tutorial</a><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-3182672194841062131?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JRqDNs0l_JscEipIGa0QGweFv5w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JRqDNs0l_JscEipIGa0QGweFv5w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JRqDNs0l_JscEipIGa0QGweFv5w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JRqDNs0l_JscEipIGa0QGweFv5w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-53967960647303227612009-05-19T08:01:00.000-07:002009-05-19T08:05:28.821-07:002009-05-19T08:05:28.821-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShLKo29FUrI/AAAAAAAAAXc/EV2NUD5H-Ak/s1600-h/288.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 170px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShLKo29FUrI/AAAAAAAAAXc/EV2NUD5H-Ak/s400/288.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337551311682753202" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A very detailed tutorial on making an iPod Nano<br /><a href="http://doarmind.blogspot.com/2009/02/illustrator-tutorial-make-ipod.html"><br />view tutorial</a><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-5396796064730322761?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pVRJfnyIpqhyjuPeoGJX96CiAh0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pVRJfnyIpqhyjuPeoGJX96CiAh0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pVRJfnyIpqhyjuPeoGJX96CiAh0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pVRJfnyIpqhyjuPeoGJX96CiAh0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-33307189221226706552009-05-19T07:45:00.000-07:002009-05-19T07:47:47.846-07:002009-05-19T07:47:47.846-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/illustration/illustrate-a-pair-of-sweet-gradient-mesh-cherries/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShLGed_3aAI/AAAAAAAAAXU/ksSjNRhQCfs/s400/cherries200.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337546735138334722" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In this tutorial, we'll explain how to create a pair of cherries solely with the Gradient Mesh tool. If you're not familiar with the Gradient Mesh tool, then this is a great tutorial to learn how to start using it. You can create artwork with a semi-realistic to very realistic look with that tool. It can take effort to master, but it's worth your time.<br /><br /><a href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/illustration/illustrate-a-pair-of-sweet-gradient-mesh-cherries/">view tutorial</a><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-3330718922122670655?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/trgnzH6tIDi_5EQseuOxm1YXjUY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/trgnzH6tIDi_5EQseuOxm1YXjUY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/trgnzH6tIDi_5EQseuOxm1YXjUY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/trgnzH6tIDi_5EQseuOxm1YXjUY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-77813721734782616252009-05-19T07:42:00.000-07:002009-05-19T07:44:44.411-07:002009-05-19T07:44:44.411-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/illustration/make-a-handy-3d-vector-calendar-icon/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShLFqi3Rd7I/AAAAAAAAAXM/1DHpep8vogg/s400/preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337545843091273650" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Learn to make a handy calendar icon to use on your blog, website, or print projects. We'll use Illustrators Path and 3D tools to create this design. Also, a simple page curl effect will be demonstrated as well. Let's jump into this tutorial.<br /><br /><a href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/illustration/make-a-handy-3d-vector-calendar-icon/">view tutorial</a><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-7781372173478261625?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sFBICx5VO-7sckaTrWLnWkzurbM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sFBICx5VO-7sckaTrWLnWkzurbM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sFBICx5VO-7sckaTrWLnWkzurbM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sFBICx5VO-7sckaTrWLnWkzurbM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-84178613417451541262009-05-19T07:39:00.001-07:002009-05-19T07:41:38.198-07:002009-05-19T07:41:38.198-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/how-to-create-a-magic-wand-icon/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShLE_BwQYmI/AAAAAAAAAXE/PbZPHoBnIew/s400/preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337545095469097570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">In this Illustrator tutorial, I will show you how to create a magic wand icon. This tutorial will utilize gradient feathering and some simple shapes. These techniques are easily translated to other icons, illustrations, and logos.<br /><br /><a href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/how-to-create-a-magic-wand-icon/">view tutorial</a><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-8417861341745154126?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IrGn9uhgULu6AQIAoWYeP_XDsFY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IrGn9uhgULu6AQIAoWYeP_XDsFY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IrGn9uhgULu6AQIAoWYeP_XDsFY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IrGn9uhgULu6AQIAoWYeP_XDsFY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-37934345225617740812009-05-19T07:36:00.000-07:002009-05-19T07:38:07.126-07:002009-05-19T07:38:07.126-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/make-3d-yet-flat-looking-shopping-basket-icons/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShLEIl1rN5I/AAAAAAAAAW8/7R5RyuIinbc/s400/preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337544160262698898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Shopping for a new icon? Look no further. Learn how to create a custom shopping basket icon for your next web design project. We'll combine 3D qualities with a flat look. You'll need a firm understanding of Adobe Illustrators tools to complete this tutorial.<br /><br /><a href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/make-3d-yet-flat-looking-shopping-basket-icons/">view tutorial</a><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-3793434522561774081?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ik0R_9mavG-VZ0yvkTeNE6WnnyQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ik0R_9mavG-VZ0yvkTeNE6WnnyQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ik0R_9mavG-VZ0yvkTeNE6WnnyQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ik0R_9mavG-VZ0yvkTeNE6WnnyQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-68351621394140215332009-05-19T07:32:00.000-07:002009-05-19T07:35:14.322-07:002009-05-19T07:35:14.322-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/index.cfm?featureID=1817"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShLDfiRQjqI/AAAAAAAAAW0/8jU5UpSrix4/s400/Mark+Mayers+final+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337543454930013858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><strong style="font-weight: normal;">This tutorial shows how to create a cool look using Illustrator’s Symbols and Global Colors.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/index.cfm?featureID=1817">view tutorial</a><br /></strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-6835162139414021533?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/timX_rJD_Rumr_LImVRjm2LlhUE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/timX_rJD_Rumr_LImVRjm2LlhUE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/timX_rJD_Rumr_LImVRjm2LlhUE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/timX_rJD_Rumr_LImVRjm2LlhUE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-45751087834934853722009-05-19T03:14:00.000-07:002009-05-19T03:19:06.030-07:002009-05-19T03:19:06.030-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blog.smriyaz.com/how-to-create-a-nice-twitter-icon-using-illustrator-and-photoshop/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShKG47oHUCI/AAAAAAAAAWs/7FYLytw-4U8/s400/twitter-final1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337476821024198690" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">To create a twitter icon, you don’t have to be an artist or expert in illustrator. By understanding some basic principals of gradients and transparency, you can create an excellent modern twitter icon to use in your blog.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://blog.smriyaz.com/how-to-create-a-nice-twitter-icon-using-illustrator-and-photoshop/"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">view tutorial</span></a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-4575108783493485372?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PCap9wrBUedkqZERtEvb9apkv40/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PCap9wrBUedkqZERtEvb9apkv40/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PCap9wrBUedkqZERtEvb9apkv40/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PCap9wrBUedkqZERtEvb9apkv40/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-38045085852052730002009-05-19T01:35:00.000-07:002009-05-19T01:38:51.404-07:002009-05-19T01:38:51.404-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ndesign-studio.com/blog/updates/two-new-illustrations/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 212px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShJvuq36P-I/AAAAAAAAAWk/FVNzJjLehmQ/s400/abstract-phoenix-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337451355960917986" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">It has been a while since last time I drew any illustration (traditional and digital). Finally, I have two new pieces that I would like to share. These two illustrations were presented in the design conference (Future of Web Design 2008) in New York (check out the presentation slides to see the design process). The first piece is called Abstract Peacock and the second one is Abstract Phoenix. You can download a high resolution jpg of the new illustrations for your desktop wallpaper. </span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.ndesign-studio.com/blog/updates/two-new-illustrations/">view tutorial</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-3804508585205273000?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yyBoyXrle-8gGDycculBxRwzI0w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yyBoyXrle-8gGDycculBxRwzI0w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yyBoyXrle-8gGDycculBxRwzI0w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yyBoyXrle-8gGDycculBxRwzI0w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-16126304915458251772009-05-18T09:19:00.000-07:002009-05-18T09:21:06.624-07:002009-05-18T09:21:06.624-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/illustration/how-to-create-a-transparent-battery-icon/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShGKrYHtqXI/AAAAAAAAAWY/jdMxMSIAURY/s400/preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337199511224559986" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >In this tutorial, we'll create a detailed icon of a battery similar to the one used for the iPhone touch. The battery "fuel" color can be changed as well as the "fuel" level, allowing the icon to be used to create a battery or power meter for applications, or simply as a graphic in any type of design.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/illustration/how-to-create-a-transparent-battery-icon/">view tutorial</a></span><br /><div class="text"> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-1612630491545825177?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VpZvVknyLEn32SgNj1w9u7xZOjs/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VpZvVknyLEn32SgNj1w9u7xZOjs/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VpZvVknyLEn32SgNj1w9u7xZOjs/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VpZvVknyLEn32SgNj1w9u7xZOjs/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-88072006499185620992009-05-18T09:10:00.000-07:002009-05-18T09:17:23.970-07:002009-05-18T09:17:23.970-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://transfuchsian.blogspot.com/2009/04/illustrator-vector-3d-lighting-text.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 184px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShGJArcp_NI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/VyIWr_k7Spo/s400/final1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337197678166670546" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Today Transfuchsian brings you another tutorial that shows how Illustrator can perform design tasks generally reserved for Photoshop or other raster programs.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://transfuchsian.blogspot.com/2009/04/illustrator-vector-3d-lighting-text.html">view tutorial</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-8807200649918562099?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f2zvyRNR9D7mKafyF-WRf9cN_C0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f2zvyRNR9D7mKafyF-WRf9cN_C0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f2zvyRNR9D7mKafyF-WRf9cN_C0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f2zvyRNR9D7mKafyF-WRf9cN_C0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-76840398404376637922009-05-18T08:59:00.000-07:002009-05-18T09:05:08.478-07:002009-05-18T09:05:08.478-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/business-card-design-project-walkthrough"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShGGqyv41CI/AAAAAAAAAWI/nsWrFaD-Zh8/s400/visibility-business-cards-sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337195103146005538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I recently worked on a business card design project and thought it would be a great opportunity to use the work as a base for a walkthrough of the design process.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The project was for James Clarkson; a driving instructor working out of Tadcaster near York with his business, </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Visibility Driving Tuition</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. I really enjoy working with James, and with a high level of creative freedom on his projects the design process is really fun! Let’s look back at my process for creating the final concept of his business card, resulting in the finished printed product.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/business-card-design-project-walkthrough"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">view tutorial</span></a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-7684039840437663792?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q2SUZJ70jmPFoeFiNFA0eHsrA0M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q2SUZJ70jmPFoeFiNFA0eHsrA0M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q2SUZJ70jmPFoeFiNFA0eHsrA0M/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q2SUZJ70jmPFoeFiNFA0eHsrA0M/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-64936037353695966552009-05-18T08:55:00.000-07:002009-05-18T08:59:49.638-07:002009-05-18T08:59:49.638-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShGF6xG6iRI/AAAAAAAAAWA/pp5S3RVfmeo/s1600-h/229.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShGF6xG6iRI/AAAAAAAAAWA/pp5S3RVfmeo/s400/229.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337194278071994642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Use the best of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create these trendy background design patterns.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.layersmagazine.com/blend-tool-backgrounds.html">view tutorial</a><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-6493603735369596655?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6YgYlM6D-egeMPZBP3Okeu7bn6w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6YgYlM6D-egeMPZBP3Okeu7bn6w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6YgYlM6D-egeMPZBP3Okeu7bn6w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6YgYlM6D-egeMPZBP3Okeu7bn6w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-15145296950332053292009-05-18T08:34:00.001-07:002009-05-18T08:36:50.678-07:002009-05-18T08:36:50.678-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/create-a-customizable-aluminum-and-glass-styled-vector-emblem/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShGASecAMXI/AAAAAAAAAVg/Wh4zgr_Gfn0/s400/preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337188088307265906" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Whenever the need arises to create realistic effects or textures for a design, Photoshop is the tool that most people immediately turn to. However, Adobe has brought Illustrator a long way since its early days, and with each new version it comes closer to matching (and in some ways surpasses) its raster-based cousin.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/create-a-customizable-aluminum-and-glass-styled-vector-emblem/">view tutorial</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-1514529695033205329?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TCMU5ejcd7DxXwkcW0oXJoSIieE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TCMU5ejcd7DxXwkcW0oXJoSIieE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TCMU5ejcd7DxXwkcW0oXJoSIieE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TCMU5ejcd7DxXwkcW0oXJoSIieE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-2586795059250671662009-05-18T08:21:00.000-07:002009-05-18T08:29:30.399-07:002009-05-18T08:29:30.399-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/how-to-create-an-alarm-clock-icon/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShF9fjjhzdI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/d3VPzFL88-g/s400/preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337185014484422098" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">With simple shapes and gradients, this easy tutorial will show you how to create an alarm clock icon. We'll be using Illustrator CS4 for this tutorial, but those of you with older version should be able to follow along as well. Let's jump into this tutorial, which beginning illustrators will find especially useful!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/how-to-create-an-alarm-clock-icon/">view tutorial</a><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-258679505925067166?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nX_rqDnxwYSJjmvArZxA3-7OYgg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nX_rqDnxwYSJjmvArZxA3-7OYgg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nX_rqDnxwYSJjmvArZxA3-7OYgg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nX_rqDnxwYSJjmvArZxA3-7OYgg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088535171507153847.post-5127289495321666812009-05-18T07:47:00.000-07:002009-05-18T08:27:31.348-07:002009-05-18T08:27:31.348-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShF-FZoHrHI/AAAAAAAAAVY/SU58Qi-G0P0/s1600-h/img11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lyX866lZJM4/ShF-FZoHrHI/AAAAAAAAAVY/SU58Qi-G0P0/s400/img11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337185664654355570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This is a very simple to create 3D Button to use in your website or software...</span><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.voidix.com/fireworks_inlayed_orb.html">view tutorial</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3088535171507153847-512728949532166681?l=learn-fireworks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AYRDziXam6W0BOPEJ6TxoW7x3FA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AYRDziXam6W0BOPEJ6TxoW7x3FA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AYRDziXam6W0BOPEJ6TxoW7x3FA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AYRDziXam6W0BOPEJ6TxoW7x3FA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>Masternoreply@blogger.com0