Illustrator TUTfactory » Drawing

Realistic Candy Bar

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:44:46 +0000

Realistic renderings can be done easily in Adobe Illustrator. With vector shapes, the objects can be preserved and edited infinitely which is a great advantage over raster objects. A few simple tweaks from the Effects menu and an understanding of basic object rendering can create a bold and stunning finish. In this tutorial It’ll be guiding you step by step through the stages required to create a realistic candy bar using Illustrator.

Golden Compass

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:55:55 +0000

In this tutorial it will take you through the steps and techniques of creating a golden compass. This tutorial just uses Adobe Illustrator and a heavy dose of ingenuity so let’s get started!

Realistic Chef’s Knife

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:02:35 +0000

If you love cooking, then this tutorial is just for you! Learn how to create a realistic chef’s knife by using simple paths and gradients. We’ll use relatively easy techniques to give an object volume, control the lighting, and make it look super sharp. Let’s get started!

Skull Patterned Skate Deck

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:06:49 +0000

Illustrator’s built in Symbol Sprayer can be a highly useful tool for quickly creating awesome pattern graphics. Let’s look at creating a few vector skull graphics, then combine them into an intricate pattern design to customise a skateboard deck. Let’s give it a try…

Skull Vector Image

admin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:32:35 +0000

When you need to create something with that hand-drawn look but you’re on a tight time line – this tutorial will show you a nice short cut. This tutorial will show you how to go from a hand drawn image to a full vector image in Adobe Illustrator, You’ll learn some great techniques to convert your sketches to digital images. Let’s get going!

Drawing a Graphics Tablet

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:54:59 +0000

In this tutorial, it show you how to create a vector Wacom tablet in Illustrator CS4 using some basic shapes, gradients, and effects. In order to follow this tutorial, you should have some prior experience with the Pen Tool and know how to manipulate preexisting points and curves. Let’s go for it…

Colorful Landscape Wallpaper

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:10:22 +0000

Want to spruce up your desktop and at the same time impress your friends? Why not create a vector landscape wallpaper? In this simple tutorial, you will learn how to create an eye-appealing wallpaper quickly and effectively. Let’s get to it!

Hand Shaped Vine

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:59:09 +0000

In this tutorial, it’ll show the intermediate to advanced Adobe Illustrator artist how to make a fairy-tale inspired magical vine that is shaped like a hand. You should have a basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator tools before you begin this tutorial but anyway, let’s get going…

Realistic Lightbulb

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:39:14 +0000

In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how I build a light bulb from scratch in Illustrator. We’ll use numerous shapes and effects to create this illustration. I’ll take you through each step in creating this bulb. Let’s get started!

Colorful Trees

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:29:17 +0000

In this tutorial you’ll start by taking a photograph of a tree, then trace its natural form and add your own creative touches to produce an eye-catching, contemporary illustration. You’ll use a range of Illustrator tools, including the freehand drawing tools, the shape tools and the Layers palette. Give it a go!