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Simply Symbols PART TWO: Symbol Tools
This is a introductory tutorial for beginner level users of Illustrator. I am using Illustrator CS2. If you are not familiar with the definition and use of symbols, you may want to refer back to PART...
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Simply Symbols PART THREE: Using Standard Illustrator Symbols
So that we can practice what we have gone over so far in the Simply Symbols Series, this tutorial goes over how to make a simple illustration using standard Illustrator symbols along with the skills...
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QUICK TIP – Easy Way to Select Multiple Objects
You’ve been busy creating a beautiful illustration using all the colors in your favorite blanket from when you were a kid. When you mom finally sends it to you in the mail you realize the shade of...
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Simply Symbols – PRACTICAL TIP 1
Use stock Illustrator symbols to quickly show clients (or your friends!) what a logo or image would like on clothing. Go to your symbol libraries (if you need help with this refer back to PART ONE: “A...
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Quick & Easy Cutout Text in Illustrator
Sometimes you might find that you want to have text cut out of a shape, rather than placed on top of it. This allows for the colors and/or patterns on the layer behind the shape to show through the...
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Creating Depth with Transparency
Transparency is a quick and easy way to give visual interest and depth to your artwork. Let’s create a very simple 3 minute peacock to illustrate this. Create an ellipse and fill it with a...
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QUICK TIP – Pulling Up Tool Options
Many of the basic Illustrator tools have a palette of options allowing you to tweak a number of variables within the tool. Using these settings gives you much greater control of the way objects and...
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Easy Vector Textures in Illustrator – PART ONE
Incorporating textures into your vector artwork is a great way to add visual interest. Manually drawing a detailed vector texture in Illustrator can be labor intensive and time consuming. But...
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QUICK TIP – The Glyphs Palette
Designers and recreational users alike will often find themselves looking to use special characters, like numerical fractions and trademark/copyright symbols. The Glyphs Palette can save you the...
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Creating Easy Distressed Text in Illustrator
The distressed and grunge looks are hot these days. This quick tutorial will show you just how easy it is to create this effect on text in Illustrator.Let’s begin with some text. You can add small and...
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