Monday, July 28th, 2014

Illustrator – single shape with multiple strokes and fills

Create a multi-dimensional Illustrator shape from a simple star

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Learn to create this multidimensional shape in Illustrator starting with a simple 20 point star.

You will learn how to make the points of the star round, how to fill it with a color and a pattern then how to create the outside and inside strokes.

The entire effect (minus the background and text) is one single resizable fully adjustable vector shape.

Helen Bradley

Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

Illustrator – Create an abstract dimensional flower

Create a Multi Layer Dimensional Flower in Illustrator Using Just One Shape

Learn how to create a multi layer dimensional flower in illustrator using just one shape.
You will see how to use the Appearance panel to duplicate the shape, fill it with partially transparent gradients and then blend it all together.

The shape also has an optional dotted stroke offset inside all the petals – all done using the Appearance panel.

This is an intermediate level Illustrator tutorial so you will need some basic Illustrator skills to be able to follow along.

Helen Bradley