2 Free Vector Brushes
To use these 2 brushes head over to your brushes panel in Adobe Illustrator and they should be there. If you cannot find them there click on the four lines on the top right corner of the brushes panel, scroll
How to Make a Waffle in Adobe Illustrator
I had a busy few days so I thought I would post a quick tutorial today and teach you how to make a waffle. I chose a waffle because it is a good lesson in using simple shading to create
How to Weave a Ribbon Through Letters in Adobe Illustrator
I've seen a lot of cool artwork lately where the artist makes it look like something is weaving in and out of an object. It gives a lot of dimension to the drawing with minimal effort so I thought I
5 Ways to Find Inspiration for Your next Pattern: What to Do When You Run Out of Ideas?
We have all had those days when we run out of ideas. Everything we try to make starts to look flat or has already been done and we just need to take a step back so we can reset our
Free Vector Graphics: Simple Patterns
Simple Patterns The patterns are slightly different from all of the other free vector graphics that I offer on the website so I thought I would give you a little insight on how to use them. All of the patterns can
Surface Pattern Design: Q and A
When I thought about getting into surface pattern design I had a ton of questions. Do I need to be good at drawing? Can I learn from the internet or would I benefit from formal schooling? All of these questions
Adobe Illustrator 101: Using Illustrator Shapes to Create Objects
Most basic artwork made in Adobe Illustrator uses shapes. Take this Abacus for example: The circular balls were made using the ellipse tool. Each side of the abacus as well as the poles the balls are on use the rectangle tool. Even the
