Articles by TutsPlus - Design from February 2017

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in May 2012 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of Ado...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I'll show you how to create an ashes and embers dispersion effect on any photo. At the end of the tutorial, you'll have an action which will automate the ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial we are going to create a tropical bungalow on a palm beach background using the most basic shapes and tools of Adobe Illustrator.If you would like to skip the t...

There are so many tools and assets designers and artists can add to their virtual toolbox that it's hard to know where to begin! Stop the guessing game and check out this must-have list of fantastic a...

For this article in the international artist series, we turn to Ireland, featuring seven artists who create fantastic work, from illustrations to paper collages and more! I asked each artist how thei...

What You'll Be CreatingRetro circuses and funfairs have their own enchanting atmosphere that makes me want to draw them again and again. If you enjoy those shapes and colors of a retro-style circus, t...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a mysterious forest scene featuring a fantasy deer. First, we'll build the base scene with several images of forests and trees. Lat...

What You'll Be CreatingWelcome to our Design in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a new design skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Design in 60 Seconds: Geometric DesignGeometric de...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I will show you how to create an amazing night desktop using basic shapes and tools in Adobe Illustrator. It's very easy and fun!If you're looking for inspirati...

What You'll Be CreatingDo you love hiking? Upgrade your footwear with a unique pair of foot-inspired boots! In this tutorial, we'll go over how to manipulate a regular pair of feet to create an overal...

What You'll Be CreatingDo you want to know how to create a fantastic children's book cover?Our new course, Designing Covers for Children's Books, will teach you the essential skills and take you throu...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today’s tutorial we’re going to try something new both to me and probably some of you, and learn how to create a set of stylized divider elements, using the Pen Tool in c...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in November 2012 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I’ll show you how to draw a lizard with ink liners. We’ll also explore the textures of scales, wood, and stones, and learn how to create the illusion of th...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop's layer styles to create a super quick and easy glossy, puffy text effect. Let's get started! This text effect was inspired by ...

Street style features an eclectic urban aesthetic that is hard to miss. And you can add that same cool style into your designs just by adding a wicked graffiti font. Don't miss out on this epic collec...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in October 2013 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of A...

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 the...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop's healing and stamp tools, along with its 3D tools and settings, to create a Hollywood sign inspired text effect. Let's get star...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to use the Mesh Tool and the Warp effects as well as how to make your images look better with some simple tweaks to Transparency settings—a...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in November 2008 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of ...

Whether you’re a photographer, a painter, or a web designer, one thing remains a constant: You need a portfolio. After all, portfolios are the time-tested, best way to give potential clients a look ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today’s tutorial we’re going to step away from the regular program and tackle something new for a change. We’re going to get our architecture hats on and build the Toro...

What You'll Be CreatingWelcome to our Design in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a new design skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Design in 60 Seconds: Flat DesignA huge trend in t...

Need a new logo? Give a creative animal design a shot! Check out this collection of incredible logo resources to kick-start your brand identity.25 Best Animal Logo DesignsAnimals provide amazing symbo...

As a designer, you might be looking to photograph textures in a different way than a photographer would. While a photographer might be focused on things like composition and visual interest, you may b...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, we’ll go through the process of creating a lovely illustration for Valentine's Day. We’ll create an adorable piglet angel character, which you can later ...

What You'll Be CreatingThe texture of rock is deceptively simple, but it gets quite complicated when you try to get it right. In this tutorial I will show you how to draw a texture of a single rock or...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I will show you how to create a Brazil-inspired text effect in Photoshop, using a layer style with a pattern that we will create. In the process, you will learn...

For this article in the international artist series, we turn to Morocco, featuring six artists who create fantastic work, from 3D illustrations to graphic designs and more! I asked each artist how th...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Mesh Tool and Gradient Tool in Adobe Illustrator to create a pair of photo-realistic suitcases!If you want to skip the tutorial ...

What You'll Be CreatingAre you keen on sci-fi movies, games, and fancy weapons? Follow this tutorial and try your hand at weapon design by creating a futuristic space blaster in trendy flat style.&nbs...

What You'll Be CreatingWelcome to our Photoshop in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a Photoshop skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Photoshop in 60 Seconds: Installing PatternsPhot...

What You'll Be CreatingWant to create 3D designs quickly and easily? In our new course, How to Use the PixelSquid Plugin for Photoshop, you'll learn how to create beautiful designs using 3D elements, ...

What You'll Be CreatingEvery snowflake is different, but they all follow rules of fractal geometry in a way, so we can use these rules to draw a realistic snowflake with just a few steps. It's easier ...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in November 2011 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of ...

What You'll Be CreatingOne way to create even more drama in an interesting landscape is by adding a digital flood! Not only does it create an aesthetically pleasing symmetry, but it uses one of the cl...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I will show you how to create a grass action in Adobe Photoshop using two brushes, and a layer style with a grass pattern. At the end of the tutorial you will h...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you’re into retro flower illustrations, this tutorial will definitely catch your attention. Today we'll create a vintage frame by using basic shapes, the Warp Tool, and a...

An effective wedding program shows the schedule of your ceremony while adhering to the overall design of your theme. And with premium wedding program templates, you can achieve professional results ri...

What You'll Be CreatingI love headphones, and this tutorial is inspired by the Audiotechnica M50X. As you'll see, we'll be creating this with basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator. So if you're a lover of...

Welcome back to our series on art history! From the lands of Asia, we now venture onward to experience the world of art from the Middle Ages. Let's see how history significantly affected the art of th...

The key to great design is to know your way around different typefaces. And one of the quickest ways to elevate your designs is with a stylish, cursive font. Check out this collection of 30 incredibl...

What You'll Be CreatingFabrics are tricky to draw because of all the folds and complicated shading. In this tutorial I will show you how to go about drawing two different types of fabric: smooth and f...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you a very quick and easy way of creating a liquid metal text effect, using a couple of textures, patterns, and layer styles. Let's get started! This te...

What You'll Be CreatingDo you struggle to create convincing shading in your artwork? If you take our new course, How to Shade Animals in Perspective, you'll learn some fantastic techniques for creatin...

What You'll Be CreatingI know so many illustrators who practise their craft on their own face. Whilst I've tried in the past to vector myself, I can't stand to stare at my own face for a couple of hou...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I'll show you how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a mountainous landscape with flying dragons. First we'll build the misty background using three stock im...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today's tutorial I'll be demonstrating how you can design a vector isometric-style heart that looks as if it's made of pixels, using Inkscape. If you're looking for prem...

2017 is already underway! So kick off the new year with amazing tutorials featuring the latest trends in graphic design and illustration. Tackle some new and exciting projects by checking out the foll...

What You'll Be CreatingDespite the fact that many people nowadays use their smartphones to check the time, the clock remains one of the most popular items of the interior. There is a huge variety...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a wet glass effect on any photo. At the end of the tutorial, you'll have an action which will automate the entire process with...