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…

How to Draw Smooth Lines in Illustrator with the Smooth Tool

How to Draw Smooth Lines in Illustrator with the Smooth Tool

This may seem trivial to a good many of you, but when I first started using Adobe Illustrator, it seemed to present itself as a serious challenge. I want to show you a couple different ways to make your line work a little smoother in Illustrator. With a couple easy tool settings, you’ll be making…

How to Make Swirls, Swooshes, and Curls in Adobe Illustrator

How to Make Swirls, Swooshes, and Curls in Adobe Illustrator

Swirls and swooshes, or whatever you want to call them, are pretty hard to come by as a freebie (except here on BittBox), and they’re even rarer in vector format. Part of the reason is that most people, even avid Illustrator users, don’t realize how easy it is to create these shapes with a few…