Illustrator Tutorials
These Illustrator tutorials are designed for all versions of Illustrator. Although the current version is CS5.1, we feel that the basic principles are very similar. Also the tutorials are designed for PC as 97% of the population use this platform. MAC users simply substitute Cmd for Ctrl.
Tutorial
Difficulty
Description
Width Tool
New to CS5, this tool will let you do great things with lines
Create a Stamp
A few simple techniques let you create a 'stamp'.
Symbol Sprayer
Want to add a lot of leaves to a tree in a hurry? The Symbol Sprayer is the tool for the job.
Shiny Button
A few simple steps produce this great little button.
Pathfinder
Learn how to use the Pathfinder palette to merge, subtract, exclude etc.your shapes.
Cog Wheel
A fantastic tutorial which shows many techniques - include Extrude, Bevel, 3D and Lighting Effects
Live Trace
Convert photographs and bitmap images to editable vector paths.
3D Bottle
An advanced tutorial which uses many techniques such as Map Art, 3D Revolve etc.
3D Can
More 3D magic as we show you how to make a tin can.
3D Terracotta Pot
An extremely simple and pleasing 3D tutorial.
3D Chess Piece
Carrying on from the Terracotta pot, we create a 3D chess piece.