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  • 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.

  • Profile: Matei Apostolescu

    "Inspiration is about having the courage to explore the world, and especially the processes that take place in your own mind." Romania-based artist Matei Apostolescu tells Ed Ricketts about his journey.

  • Create your own animated ringtone

    In this tutorial James Wignall shows you how to create and animate your own animated ringtone. No need to spend money on costly subscription services! (Admittedly, you will need a whole bunch of Adobe software, though...)

  • Flash animation for the web

    Combine your imagination with a sprinkling of technical know-how to make your characters burst off the page and into the dynamic realm of the internet.

  • Virtual vinyl

    The vinyl toy is now a truly iconic form of design, but it can be difficult and expensive to create a one-off original. Chris Weston shows you how to make a life-like design using Cinema 4D.

  • 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.

  • Psychedelic poster design

    Zip Design demonstrates the art of creating a psychedelic-style gig poster using Adobe software.

  • Profile: Catalina Estrada

    Her illustrations have charmed people across the globe. Catalina Estrada tells Adrian Sandiford how a wide-eyed country girl became a worldwide success story.

  • Distorted type effects

    Organic digital effects are hugely popular at the moment, so it's a good time to dig out Illustrator's Distort tools and use them to add an unusual dimension to your work. Martin Fewell reveals how..
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