Articles by TutsPlus - Design from September 2016

A piece of line art is still a drawing, but what if you wanted to make it more realistic? In this lesson, I will show you how you can use digital tools to quickly shade your line art.Remember to catch...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this entry to our series of crafting effects inspired by music videos, we tackle the mesmerizing and beautiful 3D kaleidoscope effect featured near the 3:22 mark of the video...

You have an Adobe Illustrator document you've spent a bit of time on, drawn the artwork, laid out the artboards and clicked Pixel Preview mode before exporting it to a raster document, but the PPI (Pi...

In this video lesson, I'm going to guide you through sketching out a rose and then using this as a guide for creating the line art.Remember to catch up with our previous lesson, Before You Start Drawi...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you a really quick and easy way to create a stylized chalk text effect, using some filters and drop shadow effects. Let's get started! This text effect...

What You'll Be CreatingIn the following steps, you will learn how to create a road text effect in Adobe Illustrator using a simple pattern brush.For starters, you will learn how to set up a simple gri...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I am going to show you how to add a simple photo effect using actions in Adobe Photoshop. First, we'll edit the background and then place the object into a s...

Web Templates Now Available on Envato ElementsEnvato Elements launched last month with a simple offer: download unlimited fonts, illustrations, brushes and other design assets for a single monthly fee...

In this video lesson, we're going to look at the basic tools in Adobe Photoshop that are used when creating digital drawings. I'll introduce you to some important settings which will make light work o...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to create a football text effect and also a football field background to go along with it. At the beginning, you'll create the football patte...

Welcome to Digital Drawing for Beginners, a five-part video series which will introduce you to methods and tools in digital drawing in Adobe Photoshop.Course IntroductionDigital drawing can seem like ...

What You'll Be CreatingSince the 19th century, man has used the steam engine as a means of transport and travel. The design, size and pace of these machines continue to fascinate generation after gene...

Being tasked with designing a logo or complete brand identity for a client is a dream job for any designer. However, the reality can be that you’re really pushed for time, with the client wanting id...

"You won't make any money as an artist.""Art is not a career.""Get a real job."We've all heard them before. The 101 reasons why art will never be a sustainable career. But it's time to throw away all ...

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!Floral BrushesCreating custom brushes in Adobe Ph...

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!The Sketch EffectA sketch effect takes an ordinar...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you want to improve as a graphic designer, these two courses will put you on the right track by giving you some essential typography and branding skills.Experienced graphic d...

Welcome to our Photoshop in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a Photoshop skill, feature, or technique in just a minute! In this quick video, I'll show you how to create an action that ...

What You'll Be CreatingThis mockup is a part of the 3D Gold Text Mockups from my portfolio on Envato Market.3D Gold Text Mockups Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during this tutorial:Rale...

What You'll Be CreatingRetro style always remains trendy as it inspires artists and designers with its subtle palettes and smooth shapes. In this tutorial we’ll be creating a set of retro media icon...

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 CreatingThe summer break is over, and it’s back to school time! Did you know that the school year starts at different times in different countries around the world? In my childhood,...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a fantasy snail carrying a house. First, we'll build the basic scene using two moss images. Later, we'll import the snail and ...

Whether you love to use fun and interesting fonts in your work or simply in everyday use, this must-have list of everything from serifs to scripts and more should be right up your alley. Thanks to the...

What You'll Be CreatingThe sky is the background of every landscape. Usually you can replace it with a white background, directing attention to more important elements of the picture. However, sometim...

What You'll Be CreatingPhotoshop ActionsPhotoshop Actions are some of the hottest selling items available on Envato Market. These actions provide an easy way to create a complex graphic effect with a...

What You'll Be CreatingFollow this tutorial to create a beautiful retro-futuristic style racing illustration. We’ll be using powerful Sketch drawing tools to create a futuristic composition with a d...

For this article in the international artist series, we turn to Canada, featuring five artists who create fantastic work, from illustration to graphic design and more! I asked each artist how their ...

What You'll Be CreatingShoe advertisements are an incredible source of design inspiration. Inspired by the energetic movement and power behind these ads, I've created a fun paint splashing effect you ...

The Envato Tuts+ Design and Illustration community range in experience, from those just starting out to those in college or university to those who are freelance/full-time designers. From your ex...

Welcome to our Illustrator in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn an Adobe Illustrator skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Camera Icon Using ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I'll show you how to create a dark gothic portrait photo manipulation in Adobe Photoshop. First we'll add a texture background, import the model, and do so...

What You'll Be CreatingFollow this tutorial and learn how to draw a biscuit style using only a path, the shape of each letter and nothing else.If you are not familiar with this concept, here is anothe...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you how to use smart objects and layer styles to create a 3D, retro, glowing text effect. Let's get started! This text effect was inspired by the many ...

What You'll Be CreatingSummer is [almost] over, but the vacation photos can keep the memory of it alive. But you don't need to limit yourself to only looking at these photos—you can use some of th...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you want to learn some new digital painting skills and create a fantastic post-apocalyptic city scene at the same time, check out our new course, Digital Matte Painting for B...

When you’re asked to give a design or image a ‘vintage’ look, what does that actually mean? ‘Vintage’ encompasses a whole range of styles, which span decades and design genres. In this quick...

What You'll Be CreatingBecoming a self-published author is no mean feat. On top of coming up with a great idea, creating an engaging plot and inventing memorable characters, you also have to think abo...

What You'll Be CreatingOrigami is the ancient art of paper folding which creates beautiful crafts of animals, flowers, and more. And If you've ever folded money into fun shapes before then you're in f...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today’s tutorial we’re going to take a trip down memory lane and create some of the most iconic Pixar characters in the form of some cute little icons.We’re going to be...

What You'll Be CreatingThis super easy and quick tutorial will show you how to use a couple of textures and layer styles to create a shiny, reflective chrome text effect. Let's get started! This te...

Welcome to our Illustrator in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn an Illustrator skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an iMac IconIn today's vid...

What You'll Be CreatingColor is important for setting the mood in all your digital paintings. So in this tutorial, I'll show you how to create three different moods using the same drawing, as well as ...

What You'll Be CreatingDo you know the difference between monkeys and apes? Monkeys have tails, but apes don't. Did you know that yawning is a sign of aggression in monkeys? So when you spot a yawnin...

What You'll Be CreatingThis very quick tutorial will show you an easy way to create a text effect inspired by the 'Stranger Things' series, using only layer styles and some simple adjustments. Le...

What You'll Be CreatingAhoy, matey! Are you ready to make a fancy set of pirate icons in Adobe Photoshop? Hoist the colours! In this tutorial we’ll be using basic shapes as well as various handy fun...

What You'll Be CreatingWater is very tricky to draw, because we can see it through its interaction with objects nearby, and it doesn't look like an object itself. But "tricky" doesn't mean "impossible...

Welcome back to our series on art history. In this article we’ll move forward from Mesopotamia to ancient Egypt where we’ll get into hieroglyphics, paintings, sculpture, and more! The ancient...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to create an amazing dark fantasy effect from your own photos. I will try to explain everything in so much detail that everyone can create it...

Welcome to our Illustrator in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn an Illustrator skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Folded Document IconIn t...

Do you want to share your design knowledge with an eager community of millions? Are you looking for a way to supplement your income? Would you like to establish yourself as an expert in your fiel...

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! In this quick video, Melody Nieves will sho...

Designing a brand identity for your business is a fun and creative process, but the pressure to create a design that both represents the values of your business and has commercial appeal can feel like...

What You'll Be CreatingThese days when you enter bookstores, craft stores, or even grocery stores, you can easily find a section of coloring books for adults. Did you ever think about creating your ...