Articles by TutsPlus - Design from March 2016

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, we will create an illustration with delicious German food. All the elements of this illustration are simple, made from basic shapes, which will lead you to q...

Do you have ten minutes free to learn a great digital painting technique?In our latest Coffee Break Course, digital artist Robert Marzullo will show you the step-by-step process of blending paint in S...

This is the hardest part. You have a brilliant idea in your head, you can see exactly what you want to accomplish, you have this feeling you know how to do it, but... how do you start? It's the bigges...

Everyone has a favorite cartoon character, but how did they first come to life? A lot of research and love goes into creating universally recognized characters. So today we're bringing you ten gr...

There are a lot of tools and assets you can use to kick up your design standards or speed up your work. Take the guesswork out of choosing what you need in order to create and present graphic content ...

What You'll Be CreatingThis time we'll be making a medieval fantasy castle in a trendy flat style. We’ll be using basic shapes and various functions and operations of Affinity Designer, paying a lot...

What You'll Be CreatingWhether you’re setting up shop or looking to reach new customers, you’re going to need an eye-catching and stylish business flyer.In this article, we’ll give you ten pro t...

What exactly is script lettering? In this short video from my recent script lettering course, I'll answer that question by giving a basic definition and then covering the history and basics of informa...

Digitally painting in Adobe Photoshop is like working with no other medium out there. Simply put, Photoshop gives you more control over every aspect of your digital art, making it easier for you to so...

Curves are one of the best utilities in Photoshop for making lighting adjustments to an image. This feature may seem complex at first, but once you understand its power, it will become your 'go to' fe...

 Image credit: Envato MarketWelcome to our Photoshop in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a Photoshop skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!The Gradient ToolOur world is a realm o...

What You'll Be CreatingEaster is a lovely spring holiday, which is well known for its tradition of painting eggs. It's usually associated with gentle, vivid colors and a spring mood. In this tutorial,...

Welcome to our Illustrator in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn an Illustrator skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!The Align PanelAligning objects can sometimes be a tedious task, es...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this quick tip, we are going to create a simple Layer Style text effect, similar to the text effects that can be purchased on Envato Market. We'll be using a bunch of te...

What You'll Be CreatingWhen you mention M&Ms or Pringles, everyone remembers the colorful button-shaped chocolate characters and the mustachioed man, which naturally drive us to remember the ...

What You'll Be CreatingThis beginner’s tutorial is a great introduction to preparing print items for special post-print effects, like die-cutting and embossing.You’ll use Adobe InDesign to create ...

What You'll Be CreatingGame of Thrones season 6 is just around the corner! If you want to pass the time and learn something along the way, with this tutorial you'll be able to create your own GoT tatt...

Are you branding your new business? Maybe you have a logo, but need to extend your corporate identity into business cards, letterheads, and more? Or is your current brand needing a refresh? Customers...

Illustration by Stephanie Fizer ColemanFreelance artists have to wear many hats (artist, marketer, accountant, etc.) and one of the ways in which they can take some tasks off of their drawing table is...

What You'll Be CreatingDeveloping unique designs for a project is a special challenge for concept artists and illustrators. A concept for a children's game will have an entirely different look and fee...

What You'll Be CreatingMotorcycles differ greatly from model to model, especially as there are two main sitting positions on a motorcycle: sitting upright if you are on a cruising or a historic motorc...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial we’ll create a festive postcard with floral wreath to celebrate a lovely Bahá'í spring holiday—Naw-Rúz! We’ll be using basic shapes and funct...

Welcome to our monthly feature of fantastic tutorial results created by you, the Envato Tuts+ community! Every day, visitors like you take the time not only to read our tutorials but also to try them ...

What You'll Be CreatingSkin is beautiful. It comes in all different shades, colors, and textures. If you've ever wondered how to paint skin then this is a great place to start. Learn how to digitally ...

Are you looking for an impactful and effective way to promote your small or medium-sized business? Have you searched high and low, but just can’t seem to find the type of advertising that strikes th...

What You'll Be CreatingIn honor of St. Patrick’s day, this tutorial will walk you through the steps of creating an Ireland travel poster in a vintage style. We’ll be using a simple, geometric styl...

What You'll Be CreatingGet into the party spirit with this St. Patrick’s Day poster that will make everyone green with envy! On 17 March, people around the world honour the Patron Saint of Irel...

What You'll Be CreatingI love the old visual gags. I'm not afraid to admit it. There's a certain charm to the humor of Charlie Chaplin and The Little Rascals. So when my kids and I started to think ab...

The Shaper Tool in Adobe Illustrator lets you draw shapes with loose, natural gestures that transform into perfect geometric shapes. It also allows you to combine, delete, fill and transform...

In this article we’ll be talking about flat design. You’ve probably heard about it as it is one of the main trends in design for a few years already. Let’s take a closer look at this trend and g...

What You'll Be CreatingSpring is in the air! And in celebration of that, we're going to create a spring-inspired text effect, similar to the text effects that can be purchased on Envato Market, u...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this article, we’re going to talk about the top ten most useful tools in Adobe Illustrator. Whether you’re into icon design, illustrations or any other craft, you’...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I will be taking you through the steps of how to animate a character walking in place from the front view. I will be incorporating some terms into this tu...

Welcome to our Illustrator in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn an Illustrator skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Clipping MasksStruggling to understand how Clipping Masks work in I...

Wouldn't you love to learn the incredible art of shading? There are many ways you can accomplish shading, but today I'll break down one method that makes the whole process much easier by incorporating...

For this article in the international artist series we turn to Mexico, featuring six illustrators and designers who create fantastic work, from illustration to lettering to graphic design and more! I ...

Here on Envato Tuts+, we're always looking for unique and talented instructors to create quality content for our demanding readers. If you feel you fit the bill and want to be paid for your knowledge,...

Does your marketing project call for you to visualize a concept, present numerical results, or graphically engage your audience? Do you want to tell a compelling story with your data? Make your info p...

How fast can you paint? Does it take a couple of hours, days, or weeks?Digital paintings are a labor of love, but that doesn't mean you can't learn how to optimize your time. For so many years I alway...

What You'll Be CreatingFrom designing striking covers to putting together contents pages that pack a punch, we share 10 fantastic tips for breathing life into your magazine designs. Whether you’re ...

Do you want to master script lettering? In our new course, illustrator and designer Scott Biersack will teach you everything you need to know. Within the course you will ...

What You'll Be CreatingBelieve it or not, spring is almost upon us! In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an adorable rabbit delivering a bouquet of tulips just using basic shapes. You’ll...

What You'll Be CreatingTime is the grand equalizer, youth is fleeting, and beauty fades. As a face ages, it undergoes a predictable pattern. Wrinkles form around the eyes, brow and mouth. The skin dar...

It’s International Women’s Day, a day focused on appreciating women and their contributions to society. What better way to celebrate here than with a top ten list of influential women artists? The...

Welcome to our Illustrator in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn an Illustrator skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!The Artboards PanelEver wondered how you can display and edit all y...

What You'll Be CreatingFor our 15th and last lesson in this series, I chose a motif with a complex construction that requires you to pay close attention to join the correct points. The central "star" ...

Non-destructive photo editing is a powerful technique that lets you preserve your image's original data while still modifying it. You can even and go back and change every edit you make. Learn how to ...

Until 18 March, you'll receive a free year subscription to Envato Tuts+ when you purchase a hosting plan from SiteGround.With up to 50% off, SiteGround offers three plans to get you on the w...

Fashion PatternsFrom clothes to accessories, fashion illustrations have a long history as a visual reference for a designer’s concepts or current fashion trends. What makes a good fashion illus...

The Curvature Tool in Adobe Illustrator gives you a new way of drawing smooth curves and straight lines to get just the results you want quickly. In this Coffee Break Course, How to Use the Curvature ...

What You'll Be CreatingRedesigning covers for classic and beloved novels is big business in publishing. A well-tuned redesign can help a book reach new audiences across different generations and demog...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you're a designer or illustrator who's more comfortable creating glyphs in Adobe Illustrator, this tutorial is right up your alley! This tutorial is part two of two. Check ou...

VibrantWelcome to our Photoshop in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a Photoshop skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!What's a Histogram?In Photoshop, histograms are those graphs that...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you're a designer or illustrator who's more comfortable creating glyphs in Adobe Illustrator, this tutorial is right up your alley! We'll plan out our letter set, go over way...

Welcome to our Illustrator in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn an Illustrator skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!The Layers PanelCreating detailed compositions will often prove to ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this quick tip, we are going to create a simple Layer Style text effect, similar to the text effects that can be purchased on Envato Market. So you'll be just using...

What You'll Be CreatingWhether you’re making a birthday card for your nearest and dearest or you want to congratulate yourself, this tutorial is for you! You will learn how to make a simple yet deta...

Vintage on the roadWelcome to our Photoshop in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a Photoshop skill, feature, or technique in just a minute! This time around we explore the History panel.T...