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How to Make a Perfect Seamless Vector Pattern

May 2, 2007 | Posted in Illustrator | 65 Comments »

I have always wanted to know how to do this (and I’m sure mine isn’t the only way) but through a little practice, I’ve come across a somewhat simple method to making seamless vector patterns without headache. This is a VERY useful thing to know, so I wanted to share with you my method, and help you bypass some of the frustration I have long endured.

How to make a perfect seamless vector pattern
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Complex Circular Design Techniques

April 23, 2007 | Posted in Illustrator | 177 Comments »

Creating intricate circular designs and patterns may look difficult because the shapes can be very complicated, but you will be surprised at just how easy making these shapes can be. I will go over some neat tricks, tools, techniques, and settings that will have you pumping out perfect circular designs in no time using Illustrator.

Complex Circular Vector Pattern Techniques
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Fun with Illustrator’s Blend Tool

April 17, 2007 | Posted in Illustrator | 43 Comments »

Ever since I read N.Design Studio’s tutorial on how to make abstract lines easily in Illustrator, I’ve been playing around with Illustrator’s Blend Tool to see what I could use it for other than abstract lines. I wanted to show you some of the (really easy) possibilities of this tool, so I put together a small tutorial and I’m going to show you a lot of examples of the kinds of shapes and effects that the blend tool is capable of.

Blend Tool Example Image
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How to Make a Custom Illustrator Brush

April 12, 2007 | Posted in Illustrator | 48 Comments »

It’s really a lot easier than you would expect. This tutorial was requested by many of my readers after I posted this Free set of 35 Abstract Illustrator Brushes. The possibilities are endless as far as brush making goes in illustrator, but I wanted to get you started in the right direction and let you take it from here. (The purpose is to tease you, so you want to try it on your own!)

How to make a custom Illustrator Brush
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Easy Illustrator Trick: Oversized Stroke

April 6, 2007 | Posted in Illustrator | 35 Comments »

Illustrator comes standard with some default brushes. Most of us probably use these brushes as they were intended to be used, but what happens if you push the limits of stroke size? You get a really easy way to create some cool abstract effects in Illustrator. Check out the example below, made with very simple shapes. The complexity is created by taking the stroke way beyond normal with an artistic brush stroke from the brushes palette.

Easy Illustrator Trick: Oversized Stroke

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