50 Excellent and Useful Adobe Illustrator Tutorials

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The internet is a great source of knowledge that provides a whole lot more information with just a finger click. Learning new techniques has become so much easier with the online tutorials that guide you step by step. Here, we have presented a handy collection of some useful Adobe Illustrator tutorials that have been shared by the expert professionals and definitely help you learning new techniques.

Create a Grungy Launch Button

In the following tutorial you will learn to create a grungy launch button. You will learn how to make a 3D style button and an industrial looking background with a few simple techniques some vector texture. Let’s begin.

Create a Royal Crown Using Adobe Illustrator CS5

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a crown using four stages of design: 3-D modeling, creating of elements of the crown, colors, and creating glare on the surface. Let’s get started!

World Collabs 4 Winning Entry Tutorial

This is a quick tutorial on how artist created his poster concept for the World Collabs 4 competition. The tricky thing about planning a tutorial like this is, He created the elements with the 3D shapes from Joao Oliveira.

Tips for Working with the Gradient Mesh Tool In Illustrator

One of the most amazing and confounding tools in Adobe Illustrator is probably the Gradient Mesh tool. Working with this feature allows the user to divide almost any shape into a mesh. Each intersection of two lines (horizontal/vertical) can be colored with a solid color. This tutorial takes a different format than some of our other tuts, and will help you work with the Mesh tool better.

How To Paint Mustache

In this video tutorial you will learn how to paint mustache.

Create A Mouthwatering Chocolate Covered Strawberry

In this tutorial you will learn how to create A Mouthwatering Chocolate Covered Strawberry.

Vector Retro Television

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a Vector Retro Television.

Retro Geometric Vectors in Space

In this tutorial you will learn how to create an abstract image for a poster using Illustrator and Photoshop. All the vectors and shades will be done in Illustrator.

How to Create a Vector Sketchbook

In this tutorial, artist will show you how to create a customizable vector sketchbook. This intermediate tutorial uses some basic shapes, Shear transforms, and Effects to create a leather texture. Let’s get started!

Create a Tri-Color Rosette Ribbon in Illustrator

In this tutorial you will learn how to Create a Tri-Color Rosette Ribbon in Illustrator.

Create a Safe Icon in Adobe Illustrator

In the following tutorial you will learn to create a safe icon. We’ll use a variety of Adobe Illustrator tools and techniques to create this icon. Learn how to make a place to stash your vector gold. It’s all about the details you put into this design to give it a bit of shine.

Create an A-10 Warthog, Character Illustration – Vector Premium Tutorial

If you want to learn how to create branding suitable for a young boy’s bicycle line, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. Use Illustrator CS5 to create a classic war plane filled with boyish character. Follow this professional workflow that takes ample advantage of Illustrator’s Width Tool, among others.

Create a Backlit, Elegant Female Portrait in Illustrator

If you want to take learn how to create an elegant female portrait from a photo, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. The reference photo in this tutorial is used mostly for structure and some color points, a dramatic transformation takes place through the vector drawing process. Learn some key cosmetic tips as well.

Make a Celtic Knot With the Shape Builder Tool

The Shape Builder in Illustrator CS5 combines the best of Live Paint and the Pathfinder into one easy-to-use, intuitive tool. As we demonstrate in this video tip, the Shape Builder makes quick work of a complex Celtic knot. Let’s get started!

How to Create a Simple 3D Lollipop Icon

In the following tutorial you will learn to create a lollipop icon. By using some simple shapes and the Distort & Transform function, you will see just how easy it is to make a great looking icon.

Create a Variety of 3D Lettering Effects for Poster Design

In this tutorial artist will showcase three different approaches for creating simple 3D lettering effects in the context of poster design. Onward and upward we go!

How to Create a Simple Register Form Design

In this Quick Tip tutorial you will learn how to use Illustrator to make a simple web form design. By following a few easy techniques you will have clean and modern register form in no time!

Create a Wedding Ring and Wristband Using Illustrator’s 3D Effects

Easily turn a circle into a gold wedding band, or if that’s not your style, make a rubber wristband instead. It’s fast and easy with Illustrator’s 3D Extrude & Bevel effect. This is a great tutorial for beginners, let’s get started!

Illustrator CS5 Variable Width Stroke Tool: Perfect for Making

In part one of this two part series we’ll be creating a tribal design and improving our Illustrator work flow along the way.

How to Illustrate an Atom

In this QuickTip you will learn how to use the Stroke Width tool in Illustrator CS5 with Layer and Gradient techniques to make a scientific illustration of an Atom. Let’s get started!

Tracing a Vector Face From a Reference Photo

In this tutorial we will learn how to trace a Vector Face from a Reference Photo.

Create a Japanese Ukiyo-e Style Print – Vector Premium Tutorial

If you want to take learn how to create a traditional japanese style print, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. We’ll cover some brush techniques, gradient mesh shading, and more in the creation process of this tranquil, vector print.

Create a Vintage Art Deco Poster with Illustrator’s Grain Effect

In this tutorial you will learn how to Create a Vintage Art Deco Poster with Illustrator’s Grain Effect.

How to Create an Inspirational Poster Design

In this tutorial we will create a poster in the style of PSA (Public Service Ad). These ads are intended to develop new social values. Philippe Patrick Starck, an iconic designer, said: “The designer can and should participate in the search for meaning, the construction of a civilized world.” Well, let’s participate.

Create a Painterly Landscape with the Blob Brush Tool

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a Painterly Landscape with the Blob Brush Tool.

How To Create a Jeweled Butterfly In Inkscape

In this tutorial we’ll create a sparkling jeweled butterfly that will shine without using any gradients. We’ll use various path operations and the powerful extension “pattern along path” to reproduce shimmering gold.

How to Replace the Spine in Illustrator Blends

In this Quick Tip you will learn some practical and creative uses for Replacing the Spine in an Illustrator Blend. From mathematically placing elements, to making decorative ornaments, you’ll find a variety uses for this great tool.

How to Draw Atmospheric Perspective

In this Quick Tip you will learn how to apply the principles of Atmospheric Perspective within Illustrator. Using Transparency Masks, simple Linear Gradients and the Hue Saturation Balance color sliders you will blend flat objects to give a scene a sense of depth. Let’s get started!

How to use Global Color in Adobe Illustrator

In Illustrator, a Global Color is one that remains linked to a swatch in the Swatches panel, so that if you modify the swatch, all objects using that color are updated. It’s a quick and easy way to try out different hues and moods in your artwork.

How to Make 3D Ribbons in Adobe Illustrator

In today’s Quick Tip, you will learn how to map a simple Symbol to a 3D cylinder to make curly vector ribbons.

How to Create a Smooth Navigation Menu in Adobe Illustrator

In the following tutorial you will learn to create a nice navigation menu. This is particularly useful for people who want to make perfectly aligned rollover states for websites and applications.

How to Make a Nature Illustration with the Opacity Mask

In this tutorial you will learn how to make an illustration for a magazine cover and learn how to use the opacity mask ,the gradient tool and the pen tool to make some leaves with water drops on them and cloudy background. This technique can be applied to many different objects. Let’s get started!

Make a Headphones Icon Using Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a realistic image of headphones using simple and understandable techniques. It turns out that to get a good result there is no need to do it in a complex way. This tutorial is easy for any beginner to complete.

Create a Green Viscous Text Effect

In the following tutorial expand an existing font, use illustrator’s 3D tools to add dimension, and then add a green viscous text effect. If you want to add a fun, vector text effect to your portfolio, then get started now.

How to Make a Text Mask in Adobe Illustrator

In this quick tip you will learn How to Make a Text Mask in Adobe Illustrator.

How To Create a Vector Soldier Character in Illustrator

In this tutorial you will learn how To Create a Vector Soldier Character in Illustrator.

Create an Abstract Vector Lava

Learn how to create this super cool abstract lava illustration in Adobe Illustrator. You will learn how to use transparency options to create the overlap color effect. A simple tutorial to achieve trendy lava splashes in Illustrator.

Make Artistic and Elegant Vector Artwork with Illustrator

In this tutorial, artist will share the techniques that he use for creating artistic vector artwork with Illustrator.

Create a Top Gun Badge on Illustrator

In this tutorial we’re going to learn how to create this vector badge and add some extra feature to it look more awesome, this is a pretty simple tutorial.

Create an Illustration of Golden Bells Using Adobe Illustrator

In this Adobe Illustrator tutorial artist will show you how to create an illustration with two golden bells and a ribbon.

Create a Hellboy Poster in Illustrator

Before we begin, I must say this is going to be a more advanced tutorial, you won’t need to know how to draw, but with you know it will be a lot simplier. The basic requirements is to be good with the pen tool and blending modes, so let’s do it buddies.

Abduzeedo 2011 Poster in Illustrator and Photoshop

In this tutorial/case study artist will show you how he created the Abduzeedo 2011 symbol.

Create a Merry Christmas Zombie Poster in Illustrator

In this tutorial we are going to learn how to make this Zombie Santa Claus Christmas Poster using some simple tips.

Create simple but effective Weather Icons in adobe illustrator

In this tutorial you will learn how to create simple but effective weather icons in adobe illustrator.

Create Grainy Textures

Creating grainy textures are great for retro illustrations, typography, and logos. Alternatively, you can incorporate these effects into compelling new styles. You can always scan in similar textures and Live Trace them in Illustrator, but you can pretty easily create this type of effect all inside Illustrator!

Create a Cosmic Typo Wallpaper in Illustrator

In this Tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a Cosmic Typo Wallpaper using some nice textures and layer styles also creating a custom typo in Illustrator.

PUT A LOW-POLY SPIN ON MUSIC COVER ART

In this tutorial artist shows you how he created an artwork for his band The Escapists – a techno act comprised of Damien and Leonizer records boss Leonard De Leonard.

How To Create a Colorful Logo Style Icon in Illustrator

Follow this step by step to create a vibrant and colourful logo style icon graphic. This style of abstract three dimensional shape has become a popular trend in the world of logo design. Today we’ll look at how to build the graphic in Illustrator using a range of tools and techniques.