45 New Adobe Illustrator Tutorials for November 2013

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.

How to Create a Traditional Wreath in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial you will learn how to quickly create a wreath for emblems, logos or stamps.

Use Basic Shapes to Create a Complex Catrina Poster in Illustrator

In this tutorial, we are going to create a Catrina poster illustration in Adobe Illustrator, by using mainly geometric shapes like the rectangle, circle, polygon, etc. We will also be using the Pathfinder panel, the Outline Stroke option, Offset Path and the Zig Zag effect, all this while using only three colors.

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Create a Tim Burton Inspired Bride of Frankenstein in Illustrator

This tutorial will go through the process of creating a symmetrical Halloween Brides of Frankenstein portrait in Adobe Illustrator using the Reflect Tool (O).

From Editor to Zombie: Create an Undead Portrait From a Photo in Illustrator

In this tutorial, I’ll be using a reference image and turning our victim into a zombie in Adobe Illustrator.

Use Stroke Textures to Enhance a Halloween Illustration in Illustrator

As one of the most liked holidays is approaching, I will show you how to create a fun Halloween themed illustration using Adobe Illustrator. We’ll start by forming some simple vector shapes using the Pen Tool and then with the help of brush strokes to add a dash of a vintage look to it. We will focus on detailing with objects and brushed strokes.

Create a Quick and Easy Set of Spooky Ghosts in Adobe Illustrator

In this new quick tip you will learn how to create a spooky ghost in Adobe Illustrator. At the beginning, using simple shapes you will create the shape of the ghost then you’ll create the folded look and add details with the help of the Create Gradient Mesh option and Art brushes. Finally, for the face of the ghost you will also use simple shapes along with the Transform effect.

Create a Haunting, Dia De Los Muertos Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial, we’ll go through the step by step process of creating your very own “Lady of the Dead” just in time for November. Hopefully the process will fill your heads with fantastically spooky ideas with a touch of tradition. This happens to be one of my favorite festive occasions to illustrate, and I’m so happy that I get to share my latest with all of you.

Create an Easy, Retro Pumpkin Card in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a retro Halloween greeting card in Adobe Illustrator. It will include an easy to create pumpkin and a simple background. You will use the basic shapes and a little bit of the Pen Tool (P).

Create a Colorful, 1940s-Inspired Witch in Adobe Illustrator

Pick up your broom, we’re going for a ride! Join me in Adobe Illustrator to create a bright and colorful little witch flying high above a city with the Pen Tool, Blob Brush Tool, Gradient Tool, and Shape Builder Tool.

Create an Adorable Hedgehog with Basic Tools in Inkscape

In this tutorial, we’ll be using basic shapes in Inkscape to create a hedgehog character. We’ll also go over some neat concepts such as custom tapered lines, random object scattering, and shape manipulation.

Create a Punk Queen of Hearts, With a Sleeve Tattoo in Illustrator

In this tutorial we are going to take a walk through the process of vectoring my rendition of the “Queen of Hearts” playing card with an eccentric young girl who has an old-school sleeve tattoo.

Create an iOS 7 Inspired Tab Bar Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

Follow this tutorial and learn how to draw a cute nerd-looking snake character in Adobe Illustrator. The tutorial is composed of two main parts, creating the head and creating the body. You will start from basic shapes and with a few distortion techniques that involve the Direct Selection Tool, Round Any Corner script, Warp, Roughen and Transform effects you will easily create the shapes that you need. The Blend Tool also plays an important role in this tutorial along with some build-in Art Brushes and Blend brushes.

How to Create an Alice in Wonderland Themed Stencil in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial we’ll make a fun and very simple stencil that we can use on a variety of surfaces which includes t-shirts, walls, and canvas bags. The possibilities only end with your imagination. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, I’ll create a mouse in a tea cup design in Adobe Illustrator and prepare it ready to be used as a stencil.

How to Create a Geometric, WPAP Vector Portrait in Adobe Illustrator

The following is a tutorial on how to create a WPAP (Wedha’s Pop Art Portrait) portrait in Adobe Illustrator, by the WPAP master himself!

Create a Sticky Summer Typography Printable Poster in Illustrator

In this tutorial I would like to show you a few techniques on how to create a typography poster perfect for closing of summer. We’ll be editing a pre-made font, adjusting a pre-made pattern and using quick and easy techniques to turn a simple illustration into a beautiful poster.

Vectoring Short Hair in a Negative Space Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial, I’ll use a stock image as a reference and create an illustration which uses the same concept, this time in Adobe Illustrator. While this is an advanced tutorial, I won’t be going into too many details with regards to skin shading.

How to Draw a Simple, Super Kawaii Pineapple in Adobe Illustrator

Bring on the cute, bring on the funk! This tutorial highlights how easy it is to create a cute little pineapple with some basic shapes and simple gradients in Adobe Illustrator.

Create a Tic Tac Toe Mobile App Icon in Adobe Illustrator

In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple icon for a Tic Tac Toe game. For starters you will learn how to create a radial mesh, how to easily mask it and how to add a subtle texture using the Appearance panel, basic blending techniques and some raster effects.

Create a Sparkling, Glitter Portrait From Stock in Adobe Illustrator

In today’s tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a sparkling portrait. I’ll show you how to create your own skintone palette, render flawless skin, create hair from brushes and of course… add a good handful of glitter, all in Adobe Illustrator.

Create a Simple School Teddy Bear in Adobe Illustrator

FIn this tutorial we will learn how to create a cute Teddy Bear and some school themed items. We’ll be using basic shapes and the Pathfinder panel, so you don’t need a graphic tablet or advanced drawing skills for making up such character.

Create a Series of Colorful Vector Starfish in Adobe Illustrator

Follow this quick tip and learn how to draw a beautiful vector starfish. I will guide you step by step to create the starfish shape then using Art Brushes available in Adobe Illustrator you will add details on the body of the starfish. For the spines you will take advantage of the Blend Tool and the Replace Spine option which work great together in this case. For the tube feet you will use a custom Scatter Brush in order to add more details on the starfish. Once the starfish is complete with the help of the Adjust Color Balance option you will be able to create many other color versions.

Create a Cute and Simple Panda With Basic Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a cute illustration with upside down panda in Adobe Illustrator. You will use the basic shapes and some use of the Pen Tool (P), so a great project for those who still see themselves as a beginner, but want a little challenge.

Use Inkscape to Create a Pair of Sunglasses With Ease

In this tutorial, we’ll be designing a cool pair of sunglasses. These sunglasses use a lot of different shapes comprised from multiple techniques throughout Inkscape. We’ll cover simple things such as drawing shapes, to some more complex things like path operations.

Create an Innocent Fluffy Kitten With Basic Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

Who doesn’t love cute little kittens? In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create one in a very simple way. You don’t need to know anything about Adobe Illustrator to try this, but after you’re done with it, you’ll be familiar with manipulating basic shapes, matching colors, creating simple brushes, Clipping Mask and even Graphic Styles!

Get It While It’s Hot! Create a Detailed BBQ in Adobe Illustrator

In the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed barbecue illustration. For starters you will learn how to create a simple pattern brush which will be use to create the grill along with a bunch of Transform and some basic blending techniques.

Create an Awesome Chrome Typography Piece in Illustrator

In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw a retro typography design from scratch, then add dimension, tones and gradients and then bring it all to life! I’ll be working from a sketch and rendering it in Adobe Illustrator. I’ll then finish it off in Adobe Photoshop.

How to Create a Beautiful Flip Flop Icon in Adobe Illustrator

Follow this tutorial and learn how to draw a beautiful beach icon. This icon is made up of two main parts, the base that looks like a beach and the colorful beach flip flops. You will learn to create the sandy texture using various brushes, patterns available in Adobe Illustrator and effects like Film Grain and Radial Blur. Besides learning how to draw a basic flip flop, you will also create fun colorful designs.

Create a Geometric Kermit the Frog Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial, I am going to draw Kermit (known in Mexico as “La Rana René”) by using simple shapes and basic tools in Adobe Illustrator.

Create a Detailed Coffee Maker Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a detailed coffee maker illustration in Adobe Illustrator. Starting with the base, you will learn how to use a simple 3D Extrude & Bevel effect and how to add depth or shading using basic blending and vector shape building techniques. Next, using basic tools and effects along with some built-in patterns and a bunch of semi-transparent linear and radial gradients you will learn how to create the rest of the coffee maker. Finally, using basic masking and blending techniques you will learn how to add extra lightning and shading for the carafe.

Create a Daft Punk GIF Animation Using Illustrator and Photoshop

This tutorial requires a bit of time but it will all be worth it when you see your helmet come to life, so lets get popping.

Create a Cartoon Bear Scene Using Repeating Shapes in Illustrator

In this tutorial, I will be discussing various points in making a cartoon bear scene with simple shapes and with a limiter color palette in Adobe Illustrator. From sketching and planning, I will be choosing the overall color and feel with Adobe Kuler, illustrating main elements for the scene and learning to reuse existing illustrations to save time but will still be able to present a unique look in the elements to avoid redundancy in the design.

Create a Summer Underwater Seamless Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create a summer underwater seamless pattern in Adobe Illustrator from sketch to the final image with the help of Blob Brush Tool, Pattern Options and Scale Tool.

Create a Bald Eagle Illustration for Independence Day in Adobe Illustrator

Living beings are usually complicated and quite hard to draw. An eagle for example, look at all the feathers! It could take you all day! Actually, not. Adobe Illustrator provides tools to draw repetitious things in no time.

Create a Detailed Envelope Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

In the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed envelope illustration in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to setup a grid and how to create a pattern and a simple graphic style. Next, using that pattern along with some basic tools and vector shape building techniques you will learn how to create the essential pieces of the envelope.

Create a Flamboyant Arab Male Avatar in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a fun looking Arabian male avatar in Adobe Illustrator. You’ll learn how to use basic tools and trace from a sketch to create a quirky and quick avatar which is great for use on social media.

How to Create an Aerial View Illustration of a Car in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial, I will show you how to create an aerial view of a car using Adobe Illustrator. The nice part about illustrating it from this angle is that you only have to draw half of the car! As reference, I am using a photograph I took of a diecast model MINI.

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In the following steps you will learn how to create a colorful text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to setup a simple grid and how to create a set of graphic styles using the Appearance panel and some basic effects. Next, using the Ellipse Tool and the Transform effect you will learn how to create the pieces that will help you build the text. For the final touches you will learn how to create a scatter brush and how to use a built-in pattern or a pucker and bloat effect.

Create a Mosaic, BBC Inspired, Text Art Effect in Adobe Illustrator in 45 New Adobe Illustrator Tutorials for November 2013

How to Draw a Sweet Cherry Chocolate Cake Slice in Adobe Illustrator

Today I’m going to show you how to create a quick, cute, “no-bake” cherry chocolate cake in Adobe Illustrator with a heavy emphasis on the Pen Tool (P) and transparent gradients. This tutorial will show you how easy it is to make such a delight from scratch.

Create a Seamless Coffee Bean Pattern in Illustrator

In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple coffee bean pattern in Adobe Illustrator. You will start by learning how to create a simple art brush. Next, using some basic tools and effects along with the Round Any Corner script you will learn how to create the starting coffee bean shape, how to multiply, resize and recolor it. Finally, taking full advantage of the Snap to Grid option you will learn how to create your own pattern.

How to Create a Detailed Honey Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

In the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed honey text effect in Adobe Illustrator. You will learn how to create a subtle honeycomb background using basic tools, effects and blending techniques. You will learn how to create some simple brushes and how to add shading and highlights using basic blending and masking techniques. Finally, using basic vector shape building techniques, the Round Any Corner script and the Blend Tool you will learn how to create a simple spoon illustration.

Create a Resting Owl Scene With Brushes and Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial, we will be creating a resting owl scene using basic shapes and brushes in Adobe Illustrator. We will also be utilizing the Paintbrush Tool to create different Stroke Weights for the tree and we will be discussing various techniques for shading and designing with patterns.

Create a Feisty Female Vampire and Her Pet in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial I’m going to show you the inspiring process of drawing a Vampiress and her Voodoo-pet in a vintage portrait illustration with grungy elements in Adobe Illustrator. We will move step-by-step from sketch to the final vector colored image using custom brushes, gradients and the Pen Tool.