Oversize halftone camouflage patterns in Photoshop and Illustrator
How to make oversize halftone camouflage patterns in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Design a Logo (Part 2: Adobe Illustrator)
This is part 2 of the logo design tutorial. Part 1 can be seen here: https://raydombroski.com/blog/design-a-logo-graphic-using-photo-reference
Please note that the Live Corners feature demonstrated is only available in Illustrator CC or newer.
Below is Part 1, in case you missed it:
More graphic design tutorials geared towards t-shirt graphics and logo design can be found here: https://raydombroski.com/thevectorlab-blog
Top 5 T-Shirt Design Bundles
Time saving t-shirt design textures, mockups, graphics, logo templates, fonts, and tutorials for Adobe, CorelDraw, and Affinity: https://thevectorlab.com/
Time saving t-shirt design textures, mockups, graphics, logo templates, fonts, and tutorials for Adobe, CorelDraw, and Affinity.
Design a Logo Graphic (Part 1) using Photo Reference
More graphic design tutorials geared towards t-shirt graphics and logo design can be found here: https://raydombroski.com/thevectorlab-blog
Learn about:
How to find and choose good photo reference
Rough sketching in the Procreate App for iPad
How to exaggerate and stylize your design
How to Create a Vector Logo from a Rough Sketch
How to turn a thumbnail sketch into a clean vector logo in Adobe Illustrator
How to turn a thumbnail sketch into a clean vector logo in Adobe Illustrator.
Learn about:
A new way to use the Delete Anchor Point Tool
The importance of line weights
Why and how to use a low number of vector points
Pro’s and cons of the Width Tool
Why and how to round corners
How to make smooth curves
Using the Pen Tool
Using the Scissors Tool
Top 5 Graphic Design Tutorials of 2019
How to convert a black & white drawing made in the Procreate App for iPad Pro into vector format using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
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Tutorial: Making vector t-shirt graphics on the iPad using Adobe Fresco App + Apple Pencil
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How to make a vector halftone gradient in Illustrator
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Apply transparent t-shirt texture using bitmap textures and the Opacity Mask method. The textures shown are from the Plastisol Collection: https://thevectorlab.com/products/plastisol-vintage-t-shirt-textures
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Use your Phone Snapshots to make T-Shirt Graphics - Inspired by The Endless Summer Movie from 1966
Make Borders and Frames with Illustrator Brushes
How to make border designs with Adobe Illustrator.
Free Rodeo Brushes are in Graphic Design Launch Kit: https://thevectorlab.com/pages/newsletter
Illustrator Flex Frames are in T-Shirt Design Master Collection 2: https://thevectorlab.com/products/t-shirt-design-master-collection-2
Free Rodeo Brushes are in Graphic Design Launch Kit
Illustrator Flex Frames are in T-Shirt Design Master Collection 2
How to Apply Texture Patterns in CorelDraw
How to apply vector and bitmap texture patterns in CorelDraw.
[Tutorial] Using the Liquify Persona in Affinity Photo
Especially good for making realistic mockups, the Liquify Persona will allow you to bend your graphic to match the shape of fabric ripples.
Especially good for making realistic mockups, the Liquify Persona will allow you to bend your graphic to match the shape of fabric ripples.
[Tutorial] Liquify Filter in Photoshop
Use the Liquify Filter in Photoshop to make your t-shirt mockups more realistic.
How to use the Liquify Filter in Photoshop to make your t-shirt & apparel mockups look more realistic.
Separate Colors from a Flattened Image into a Layered Photoshop File
[Tutorial] How to extract the colors from a flattened image into separate layers.
[Tutorial] How to extract the colors from a flattened image into separate layers.
[Illustrator Tutorial] Image Trace & The X-Ray Dilemma
When you flip out a dark to light color scheme, sometimes the image will have an "x-ray" look. This tutorial shows how to correct the problem.
When you flip out a dark to light color scheme, sometimes the image will have an "x-ray" look. This tutorial shows how to correct the problem.
iPad Tutorial: Graphic & Logo Templates for Affinity
How to download the files, install fonts, and edit the designs in Affinity Designer for iPad. This tutorial covers all Affinity graphic and logo templates bundles from TheVectorLab: https://thevectorlab.com/collections/graphic-logo-bundles-for-affinity
How to download the files, install fonts, and edit the designs in Affinity Designer for iPad. This tutorial covers all Affinity graphic and logo templates bundles from TheVectorLab.
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Pocket overprints & artist collaborations
Make Graphics from Phone Snapshots
Use your Phone Snapshots to make T-Shirt Graphics - Inspired by The Endless Summer Movie from 1966
[Photoshop Tutorial] Use your Phone Snapshots to make T-Shirt Graphics - Inspired by The Endless Summer Movie from 1966
T-Shirt Mockup Panels for CorelDraw
Make your t-shirt graphics look screen printed on fabric with T-Shirt Mockup Panels for CorelDraw. (Link coming soon!)
Make your t-shirt graphics look screen printed on fabric with T-Shirt Mockup Panels for CorelDraw.
How to Mock Up Apparel Designs in CorelDraw
This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Men's T-Shirt Mockup Templates for CorelDraw (link coming soon!). This same method applies to all other men's and women's apparel mockup templates for CorelDraw.
This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Men's T-Shirt Mockup Templates for CorelDraw. This same method applies to all other men's and women's apparel mockup templates for CorelDraw.
How to Convert Bitmap Textures to Vector Format
Tutorial for Adobe Illustrator. Mentioned in video: the "Opacity Mask" method: https://raydombroski.com/blog/how-to-apply-texture-in-adobe-illustrator
[Tutorial for Adobe Illustrator] Using the Image Trace function.
Also mentioned in video: the "Opacity Mask Method” will allow you to knock transparency through your designs in Illustrator, using either bitmap or vector textures.
Image Trace Settings
You can Save as a New Preset if you plan to convert more than on image.
Overspray Photoshop Brushes
Apply spray paint textures to your designs in Photoshop. Overspray Brushes are part of T-Shirt Design Master Collection 2: https://thevectorlab.com/products/t-shirt-design-master-collection-2
Apply spray paint textures to your designs in Photoshop.
How to make Diffusion Dither Texture for Screen Printing
Making diffusion dither bitmaps in Photoshop and Illustrator. If you want to make the dither effect more obvious (pixelated on purpose!) you can keep your pixels per inch @ 80 or lower.
The textures mentioned are in T-Shirt Design Master Collection 2: https://thevectorlab.com/products/t-shirt-design-master-collection-2
Making diffusion dither bitmaps in Photoshop and Illustrator. If you want to make the dither effect more obvious (pixelated on purpose… it’s a look!) you can keep your pixels per inch @ 80 or lower.
The textures mentioned are in T-Shirt Design Master Collection 2