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  • Shape-based illustration

    From the early Cubists to Siggi Eggertsson, there's great design inspiration to come from mathematically derived shapes, as Ben the Illustrator reveals.

  • Combine textures with vectors

    Sometimes vector art, although infinitely flexible, appears too crisp and unnatural. A little wear and tear is the perfect remedy, says Derek Lea.

  • Create a custom type illustration

    Whether you're designing lettering for a print headline or a t-shirt logo, Jeremy Pettis shares some essential techniques for creating a striking ornamental type illustration.

  • Expressive lighting effects

    Lighting effects are an effective way to add a detailed illustrative touch to a photo. Justin Maller demonstrates how to go about combining several lighting techniques.

  • Illustrating fashion

    Follow Cybèle as she develops a sketch for a spring 2008 accessories collection into a completed fashion illustration.

  • Instant op art

    Use Illustrator's transform functions to create a stunning op art piece with a real sense of movement. Mark Mayers shows you how...

  • Create a vinyl wall decal

    Multiple shows you how to create a digital illustration that can be scaled and cut out of vinyl to produce a large decorative wall decal.

  • Pixels and vectors

    The gap between working with pixels and vectors in Illustrator and Photoshop is closing rapidly, thanks to Smart Objects. Derek Lea explains all while creating a highly textured yet vector-sharp masterpiece.

  • Masking with type

    Masking tools have long been a powerful part of its feature set. Here Martin Fewell shows you how to use masked images with typography to create an eye-catching illustration.
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