50+ Adobe Illustrator Tutorials for November 2012

by AndrewG

Are you a professional or a beginner in Adobe Illustrator? Well, never mind! To make progress at least in something you should read, learn and practice, practice and again practice. And if you are ready to start learning new techniques, you’ll need some fresh tutorial to keep to. To help you with that we’ve gathered here a list of step-by-step tutorials that might come of a great interest to you, in case if you’re searching for new methods of enhancing your personal skills and to make your work with this program more efficient and easy.

Create an Interesting User Interface Design in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial we will have the opportunity to create an interesting User Interface element that can be used as checked point or an information holder.

How to Create the Letter S in the Shape of a Slinky Toy

In this tutorial we will create the letter S in the shape of a slinky toy.

How to Create a Detailed Fantasy Scene, Part 1

In this tutorial I will show how to sketch in Adobe Illustrator with the Paintbrush Tool (B), then how to clean this story board up with line art using the Pen Tool (P), Pencil Tool (N), Line Segment Tool (\) and Scissors Tool (C) and finally adding the flat colors using Live Paint (Shift + L).

How to Create a Bone Calligram with Art Brushes

In today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how to create a “Bones” calligram in Adobe Illustrator. I’ll show you how to create a bone Art Brush with a painted look and then finishing the composition with blood splatters and a textured background.

How to Create a Realistic, Shiny Fountain Pen Nib in Vector

In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create your own realistic fountain pen using Rectangle Tool, Pen Tool and gradients in Adobe Illustrator

How to Vector a Spirit Thermometer in Adobe Illustrator

In today’s tutorial we’re going to create a spirit thermometer using a geometry sketch, filled with gradients and using customized Art Brushes in Adobe Illustrator.

How to Create a Hand Whisk using Gradients and Blends

In this tutorial we are going to create a vector hand whisk using Adobe Illustrator. We’ll be using Gradients and Blends, as well as some clever Clipping Masks to create a semi realistic illustration you could use in a variety of projects.

How to Create a Liquid Soap Bottle Vector Illustration

In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a liquid soap bottle illustration. We’ll start with a 3D base and add details and Blending Modes to create a refined stylized vector illustration.

How to Create a Can with a Barcode in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial we’ll learn how to create a metallic can with it’s own barcode.

How to Create Spooky, Halloween Theme Text in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial you will learn how to create spooky, Halloween theme text in Adobe Illustrator.

How to Create a Two Color Mandala with a Pattern Brush

In this tutorial you will learn a simple technique on how to create a Mandala design.

How to Create a Self Portrait in a Geometric Style

In this tutorial we are going to talk about how to create an illustrated self portrait in a geometric based style.

Create a Cheeky Zombie with Basic Shapes and the Shape Builder Tool

In a today’s tutorial we are going to draw a creepy zombie! It is a good character for beginners in Adobe Illustrator.

How to Create an Ultra Glossy Flaming Ball in Adobe Illustrator

Learn how to create a high gloss flaming ball using the Warp Settings, Blends and Transparency Panel in Adobe Illustrator CS5.

Go from Day to Night with a Beach Scene in Adobe Illustrator

In today’s tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a beach & dunes illustration in Adobe Illustrator.

How to Create 3D Type in Perspective in Illustrator CS6

In this tutorial you will learn to create 3D Typography using the Perspective Tool, Blends and some of the new features of Adobe Illustrator CS6.

Create a Cordless Mouse and Pad with Vector Textures using Adobe Illustrator

Create a Detailed Calculator Interface with the Appearance Panel

In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a detailed calculator interface by using the Appearance panel, gradients and duplicated shapes.

Creating Paisley Graphic Styles with Scatter Brushes and Recolor Artwork

In today’s tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a series of Paisley inspired Graphic Styles using Scatter Brushes and the Appearance panel.

Create a Vector Film Slate Icon

Create a Childrens Swing using Clipping Masks and Blends

Do you want to illustrate a childrens swing? If yes then let’s get started and you will undoubtedly learn the excellent Adobe Illustrator tools and create your own impressive and stunning artworks!

How to Create a Detailed Cake Illustration

In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a detailed cake illustration.

Create a Barbecue Picnic Icon in Adobe Illustrator CS6

How to Illustrate a Retro Speech Bubble with the Spiral Tool

The retro theme is very popular today. In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a speech bubble in a retro style.

How to Illustrate a Super Cute Monster with Custom Brushes

This tutorial focuses on many aspects of drawing characters, lighting techniques, and unique brush creation that will help you in you future character projects.

How to Illustrate a Cute Basketball Player With Simple Shapes

If you have discovered the wonderful program of Adobe Illustrator recently, then this tutorial is good for you.

Create a Students Desk in Top View Using Simple Shapes and Textures

In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create your own student’s desk in a top-view.

How to Design and Vector a Set of Character Poses for a Video Game

In this tutorial we will look at how to design a character for a video game, in this case a “beat ‘em up”.

Create a Brightly Colored Progress Bar Using Transparency Settings and the Appearance Panel

Create a Fantasy Style Potion Illustration with Gradients and the Bristle Brush

If you play a lot of fantasy video games, you’ll often come across potions… be it mana, health, strength etc… and it’s with this inspiration I’m going to show you how I created this trio of potion bottles.

Use a Basic Polygon, 3D Rotate & Gradients to Illustrate an Umbrella

Do you want to illustrate an umbrella? If yes then let’s get started and you will undoubtedly learn the excellent Illustrator tools and create you own impressive and stunning artworks!

Use Warp Effects to Create a Pastel Colored Candies Illustration

In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a pastel colored candies illustration. This tutorial uses many different vector techniques including the Appearance Panel, Transparency Settings, Patterns and more.

Retro Leaves and Flowers with the Transform Effect

In today’s quick tip tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a quick and easy retro leaf and flower design with the help of the Transform Effect in Adobe Illustrator.

Learn to Create a Variety of Script Lettering

In this tutorial I will showcase three different approaches, which result in three different script lettering styles.

How to Create a Trash Bin Icon with Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial we will learn how to create the trash bin icon using such techniques, as 3D modeling, gradient mesh, blend tool and blending modes, as well as tracing raster images.

Create a Textured Bunting Decoration with Adobe Illustrator

In today’s tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a textured bunting decoration, which you can use to add detailing to a variety of projects including posters and illustrations.

Create a Retro-inspired Stylized Birthday Cake

In this tutorial you will learn how to quickly illustrate a retro-inspired stylized birthday cake, layered with cream filling and covered with chocolate icing and candles on top. We will use the Pathfinder Panel and basic Pen Tool techniques to create our shapes.