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  • Pattern-based images

    It's easy to speed up your workflow using simple images and motifs created in Illustrator. McFaul uses to create swatches and patterns to fill a desired space and demonstrates what can be done with a little imagination.
  • 20 tips on using colour

    Open your eyes to the potential and the pitfalls of colour in the design process, with our top 20 essential tips.
  • Photorealism explained

    Berlin-based designer and illustrator Susanne Paschke reveals how to create photorealistic illustrations in using Path tools and simple colour selections. And there's not an Autotrace tool in sight.
  • Creating and using logos

    Slingshot's Mat Burhouse demonstrates how to approach, create and use logos, from sketch book to style guide.
  • Work with perspective

    In part two of his masterclass, Derek Lea explains how symbol usage, feather effects and clipping masks can be used to add texture, colour and perspective to your tattoo-style illustration.
  • Developing a brand

    Zip Design shows you how to create a logo and brand for an album release and associated marketing materials...
  • Digital illustration

    A revolution has taken place. The digital revolution has altered the nature of illustration beyond recognition, taking it from cottage industry to household phenomenon.
  • Create a tasty skate deck graphic

    From rough sketch through to perfect vectorised artwork, illustrator John McFaul gets reminiscent about designing and preparing a vibrant graphic fit for any plank.
  • From sketch to screen

    In his first tutorial, TechVector's Reggie Gilbert shows you a quick and simple way to create a stylised spray-can illustration from a simple sketch or photograph using a range of tools in Illustrator.
  • Dynamic animations

    If you want to save time creating natural movement effects, JJ Johnstone will show you how. Learn how to use parenting skills and online resources to make Expressions do more work.
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