Illustrator

How to Rasterize in Illustrator and When To Do It

How to Rasterize in Illustrator and When To Do It

Taking a vector image and converting it to a raster image is called rasterization. Raster images are made up of pixels, dots, and lines that are combined and displayed together to form an image. Rendering 3D models with rasterization is common, as it is faster than other rendering methods. Likewise, raster images are often used…

How to Make a Seamless Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

How to Make a Seamless Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

Creating seamless patterns in Adobe Illustrator can be a great way to add some extra flair and personality to your digital design projects. Whether you’re creating backgrounds, textures, or just adding an interesting element to the design, learning how to make these repeating patterns will give you a valuable technique you can use over and…

How to Curve Text in Adobe Illustrator

How to Curve Text in Adobe Illustrator

Curving text in Adobe Illustrator is a useful technique. It can add a visual effect to your text by incorporating shapes into your typography. In fact, there are many situations and scenarios when you’ll want to create curved text. It’s a fun and creative way to create unique designs for your text and fonts. In…

How to Take Vector Paths from Photoshop into Illustrator

How to Take Vector Paths from Photoshop into Illustrator

Many times in the past, I found that I wanted to take a vector path from Adobe Photoshop and somehow get it to Illustrator for further use. There are many great and free Photoshop custom shapes out there, many of which might be more useful to you in Adobe Illustrator if that’s what you prefer….

Adobe Illustrator Patterns: Vector Patterns for Graphic Design

Adobe Illustrator Patterns: Vector Patterns for Graphic Design

Are you ready to take your Adobe Illustrator designs to the next level? If you’re looking for a way to add unique, eye-catching detail that will make your work stand out from the crowd, then look no further than Illustrator patterns. Whether you’re an experienced graphic designer or just barely starting out, using patterned elements…

How to Make a Custom Illustrator Brush Stroke from Shapes

How to Make a Custom Illustrator Brush Stroke from Shapes

Making a custom brush for Illustrator is much easier than you might 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 Illustrator brush-making goes, but I wanted to get you started in the right direction and…

How to Lock Layers in Adobe Illustrator

How to Lock Layers in Adobe Illustrator

Locking layers is an essential skill that helps ensure vital components remain unchanged throughout the design process. This is especially true when you’re working on complex projects where multiple design elements must come together to create one cohesive piece. We’ve put together this tutorial to show exactly how to lock layers in Illustrator and get…