Articles by TutsPlus - Design from May 2018

What You'll Be CreatingHave you ever what wondered what kind of planning goes into making commercials, short films, or animations? Well, for starters, the backbone of any of these projects are storybo...

Welcome back to our International Artist Series. Today we're catching up with six incredible artists from Hong Kong, home of incredible history, a bustling skyline, and the talented people of East As...

What You'll Be CreatingTest out your skills and build a sci-fi scene from scratch! In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a cool 80s-inspired photo manipulation using free stocks and 3D assets in...

What You'll Be CreatingOften seen across advertising and poster artwork, this eye-catching effect gives an immersive, natural look to any letter. As well as being a quick tutorial, this is also a grea...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to create a vintage photo effect using brushes and adjustment layers in Adobe Photoshop.I created a Vintage Photo Press with different ...

What You'll Be CreatingCreating interesting textures can sometimes be a difficult and annoying task, especially if you don’t know exactly where to start.Since I’ve been there, I wanted to help you...

What You'll Be CreatingDo you want to learn how to draw a realistic cow? In this tutorial I will lead you through the process, explaining every little step in detail. I will show you how to achieve co...

What You'll Be CreatingThe glitch effect is a major trend in 2018 and is quickly becoming a desirable effect that creates a nostalgic feel related to VHS. Here is an easy technique to create a unique ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn the previous parts of the series we learned how to tame the pencil and mastered hand-eye coordination. I hope I gave you enough time to practice these lessons! Today I'll pre...

New to photo editing and looking for free photo editing software? Check out this list of the best photo editors for exciting effects and filters. 12 Best Online Photo Editors for Filters and EffectsRe...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to create an amazing watercolor effect. I will explain everything in so much detail that everyone can create it, even those who have just op...

What You'll Be CreatingKolam is a form of drawing that is drawn by using rice flour/chalk/chalk powder/rock powder often using naturally/synthetically colored powders as Wikipedia says. A Kolam is a g...

What You'll Be CreatingDo you want to learn how to design high-quality logos using gradients in Adobe Illustrator? In this video from my course, 10 Essential Design Tips in Adobe Illustrator, you’...

What You'll Be CreatingThis effect adds rustic charm to any typography, is quick and easy to create, and is a great way of mocking up logos or signage. We’ll use Adobe InDesign’s Effects window to...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to create a sliced effect in Photoshop by mimicking a 3D shape on a 2D image to give an object the illusion of being cut in pieces.What You'...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you how to use layer styles to create a super quick and easy sci-fi scan-line inspired text effect. Let's get started! This text effect was inspired by ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Mesh Tool in Adobe Illustrator to create a vector T-Shirt mockup template!If you want to skip the tutorial and just use these shi...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you want to learn how to draw an ear, you must first understand its construction. Although human ears look quite complicated, they can be drawn quite easily once you deconstr...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, we will be learning effects animation and the simple concepts behind creating awesome effects.Unlike character animation, effects animation doesn't adhere to a...

What You'll Be CreatingUnicorns? Outer space? Why not both! In this Adobe Photoshop tutorial, we'll mix fantasy elements in an otherworldly portrait.Before we get started, you should have basic knowle...

What You'll Be CreatingWelcome 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: The Per...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you want to show a story, there's nothing better than an animation—you can share what you've got to say through the look of the characters, their movements, and the sounds ...

Step back in time with an extraordinary photo effect! Check out this list of 20 amazing vintage and retro-inspired Photoshop actions.20 Vintage Photoshop Actions We will always be inspired by retro st...

Welcome back to our Diversity in Design series on Envato Tuts+. Discover four talented artists with inspiring styles you'll love.4 Artists You Should Know: Diversity in DesignCelebrate the work of th...

What You'll Be CreatingToday, we are going to create a llama in Adobe Illustrator. Actually, this was a request from one of our readers, and I'm happy to show you how to create this adorable animal. A...

What You'll Be CreatingThe Liquify tool is not only useful for working with photographic images. In this tutorial we will be using the different options within this tool to add movement, flow, and dis...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you want to draw crystals, first you need to answer a question: what crystals? There are so many different shapes! Luckily, they all have something in common—they can be bu...

Photo collage templates are a great way to present your photography, artwork, and designs. And you can make your very own collage easily by downloading a quick template. Check out this collection of 3...

What You'll Be CreatingYou can draw, you know it. You can hold a pencil, you can lead lines, but somehow they don't want to listen to you. As long as you draw something that doesn't require precision,...

What You'll Be CreatingOrganize your Instagram stories with beautiful covers! Check out this video below!Photoshop in 60 Seconds: Instagram Story Cover Making a creative Instagram profile is a really...

What You'll Be CreatingWelcome 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...

What You'll Be CreatingPhoto manipulations are a fun way to test out fantasy compositions and dramatic self-portraits. And you can place yourself into one easily by using a few simple tools in Photosh...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to use the Mesh Tool in Adobe Illustrator to create a beautiful set of vanilla flowers!If you want to skip the tutorial and just use this vec...

What You'll Be CreatingFloral typography is a design trend that combines nice floral elements with bold typography, to create some elegant designs. Learn how to create flower text art in Photoshop. Th...

What You'll Be CreatingDrawing a diamond may seem intimidating—any design of this gem is extremely complex. The good news is that there is a strong logic behind the arrangement of the diamond’s fa...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to create a retro interior in Adobe Illustrator. We will use basic shapes and effects to create our image.For all you retro lovers out there...

Create beautiful watercolor art with simple Photoshop actions! Check out these helpful resources below.20 Cool Photoshop Watercolor Effects & FiltersWatercolor is one of the coolest mediums to exp...

What You'll Be CreatingDrive more traffic to your profile with an Instagram template. Check out this video below!Photoshop in 60 Seconds: Neon Text Effect Getting creative with your Instagram profile ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial we will create a simple yet beautiful circular African pattern in Adobe Illustrator. We'll use basic shapes to create various spiritual symbols such as the ankh...

What You'll Be CreatingWelcome back to another Illustrator tutorial, in which we’re going to take a close look at the process of creating a scary scene. You'll see how easy it is to put it together ...

What You'll Be CreatingLearn how to create Photoshop text effects in this beginner's tutorial. You'll be shown how to create a Photoshop action for your text effect and more.This text effect that we a...

What You'll Be CreatingAfros are beautiful—and so is space! Let's put them together in this galaxy-inspired portrait tutorial for Adobe Photoshop.In this tutorial, we're going to draw in Adobe Photo...

What You'll Be CreatingHave you always wondered how to make seamless patterns in Illustrator? Patterns that look effortless and are pleasant to the eye? In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the...

What You'll Be CreatingWe all used to draw as kids. It was easy back then, no matter if you used color pencils, a stick, or your finger on a steamy window. But even then you might have noticed that so...

Photoshop brushes seem simple, but there's more to them than meets the eye. In our new course, 10 Tips to Master Adobe Photoshop Brushes, you'll learn some valuable tricks and techniques to help you g...

What You'll Be CreatingWhen it comes to print design, gig posters are one of the most fun projects to create. Music is one of those things that enhance creativity. When designing a gig poster, we have...

What You'll Be CreatingThe creators of Star Wars did a really great job creating an appealing creature that will make your heart melt once you see it. As you may have guessed, we're talking about porg...

What You'll Be CreatingMay the 4th be with you! Today we're going to draw the newest addition to the creatures of Star Wars—the porg. This is part of a collaboration with Yulia Sokolova as she cove...

Create awesome glitch effects in just one click! Check out this list of premium resources below.20 Glitch & VHS Photo Effects The glitch effect is a classic nod to 80s and vintage movies. Sure, gl...

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

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 th...

Up and Running With Cinema 4D is a brand new course for artists and designers who are just getting started with 3D and are ready to learn the foundational skills that Cinema 4D provides. In this post,...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I'll show you how to use Adobe Photoshop to create an abstract piece featuring a broken woman portrait. First, we'll build the base background using severa...

What You'll Be CreatingFor this tutorial we will design a typographic poster using the Color Halftone filter to achieve a Roy Lichtenstein art style look.Get inspired and check out poster and flyer de...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today's tutorial you will learn how to create a lighthouse with the help of the most basic shapes and tools in Adobe Illustrator.If you would like to skip the tutorial a...

What You'll Be CreatingPalms are one of the best known and most widely planted tree families; there are about 2,600 species of palm trees. They are also a popular symbol of vacations and the tropical ...

Welcome back to our International Artist Series. Today we're catching up with six incredible artists from New Zealand, home of amazing art, beautiful scenery, and talented people. I asked each artis...

What You'll Be CreatingJust imagine: a scorching sun, a clear blue sky, a cool breeze blowing in from the sea, and your favorite ice cream in your hand. Well, aren't these the key ingredients for a pe...