Astute Graphics has update two of their popular Adobe Illustrator plugins to work with CreativeSuite 6. Both add a plethora of additional tools to Illustrator users to enhance creativity and workflow. Related posts: Create a 3D rocket ship in Adobe… Read More

Adobe Illustrator is one of the most popular vector-graphics editors in the world. It is used by professionals and amateurs alike. You can enhance your artwork and work faster through the usage of plug-ins. Knowing which plug-ins to choose can… Read More

In most vector illustrations, the underlying objects are pretty simple. It’s the details and polish you add that really bring them to life. In this tutorial, we’ll start with basic building blocks, then use texture and effects to add realism.… Read More

In this tutorial we will create an abstract background using very simple techniques. Take a look at the rings; do they look like vector objects? I did not use raster effects or Photoshop in this work. Study the techniques, and… Read More

Today our guest is Nicholas van der Walle, the proprietor of Astute Graphics. Astute Graphics has become world famous thanks to its Phantasm CS and VectorScribe plugins that make our work easier and more convenient. Among their customers there are… Read More

VectorScribe is an Illustrator plug-in that will change the way you work in your favorite vector drawing program. After you’ve used it for a while, the old ways of file construction will feel cumbersome and tedious. VectorScribe is powerful and… Read More

Today I want to introduce you to VectorScribe, the latest plugin from Astute Graphics. VectorScribe allows you to quickly and easily create and manipulate vector paths in Adobe Illustrator CS3 to CS5 through the use of several new tools and… Read More

In this roundup we have showcased some of the creative illustrator tutorials from 2011. These include typography, character design, poster design, logo design, portrait design and many more. Enjoy!! Artistic Printing Inspiration in Illustrator and Photoshop Create a Lava Island… Read More

In this week’s question time I talk about whether it’s best to learn Photoshop or Fireworks, what software I use to create these Question Time videos and I offer advice for designers who are just out of school and are… Read More

Advertise hereIn this tutorial you will learn how to use Shape Building, Clipping Paths and Opacity Masks to make a metallic Padlock. You will also learn how to use the VectorScribe Adobe Illustrator plug-in to save time when creating vector… Read More

The first review of VectorScribe has flown in. Graphic Xtras, producers of a huge range of extensions and resources for Illustrator and Photoshop — including a 26 plugin set for Illustrator, purchased a copy of VectorScribe and kindly produced this… Read More

I’m happy to announce a new plugin for Adobe Illustrator called VectorScribe. Developed by Astute Graphics out of the UK I was happy to be part of the beta testing and was tasked with creating the creating the branding for… Read More

Advertise hereThis tutorial will cover a set of tools and techniques for creating a photorealistic vector chopper, such as Blends, Gradient, Gradient Mesh and most importantly we will meet the new VectorScribe plugin, which will make your job easier. The… Read More