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.
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.
In part one of his new Adobe masterclass on digital skin art, Derek Lea reveals the benefits of using template layers and explains the intricacies of creating and working with custom brush strokes.
Whether it's an annual report or a simple newsletter, attention to detail when it comes to your type usage will result in a much more pleasing and readable design.
Dstrukt's Chris James Hewitt believes third-party plug-ins can change the way you work in Photoshop forever. Here he reveals a great way to create realistic glitch effects to roughen-up your moving image work.