Web 2.0 as a style is not dead, far from it. Styles don't die. If anything they percolate and then fuse into other styles. They get absorbed by the forward movement of design trends. Web 2.0 styles are mixed with grunge designs in many websites and
In Illustrator it's really easy to create fun characters with some simple shapes and the Pathfinder Panel. In the following tutorial I will explain how to create a Happy Octopus Character. You can use these techniques and elements to create whatever
Illustrator is great for creating sharp flawless lines and elements, but sometimes you want to create an illustration with some texture and depth. Watercolor paintings have great textures and depth, but when coupled with Illustrator it seems counter
Learn how to make a fantasy scene using only standard photoshop brushes. In this tutorial, I describe the basics of color and light theory. With this tutorial, you will paint eye-catching illustration in less than two hours.
In this tutorial Nik Ainley walks us through the process of making a spectacular image. This tutorial focuses on the big picture steps taken to create this image. You’ll learn some incredible techniques in this tutorial, and get a view into how Nik
Chris Nielsen is a digital illustrator from Southern California. I was first introduced to his work in an Illustrator Wow Book. His work is awesome. He creates photorealistic illustrations using flat vector shapes. His motorcycle portraits have incr
In this tutorial we'll be creating a stylized Vector Compass Icon Design in Illustrator. Learn to apply some modern Web 2.0 effects and bright colors to make a really cool icon that you could use on the next travel related website you build.
Create a classic design layout that can be built quickly using Adobe Illustrator. Jump in and use the 3D Tool to make a set of business buildings and then add motion lines throughout.