Vector art and comics are a match made in heaven. Because of this, it’s no surprise that many vector illustrators would love to illustrate their own comic or graphic novel one day. To help you reach this goal, here are 10 priceless comic-book illustration lessons from a star-studded group of industry legends.
New VECTORTUTS PLUS Vector Pack: Seamless Retro Patterns
Nov 12th in News by DesigniousThis is the first of upcoming Vector Seamless Patterns from VECTORTUTS. We have a new set of retro wallpaper style seamless vector patterns available exclusively for PLUS members. These are great for using as the background for music websites, or to add that timeless feel to your design work. All crafted with 100% vector love from the group over at Designious.
The Top Character and Creature Illustration Tutorials and Articles on VECTORTUTS
Nov 11th in Web Roundups by Sean HodgeCharacter and Creature Illustration is filled with creative energy, quirkiness, and plenty of space for you to express yourself. It requires illustrative skills, which most of the tutorials on VECTORTUTS are dedicated to teaching. Now if your looking to refine your skills with making either cute characters or scary creatures, then we have quite a few articles and tutorials on the site. We’ll be publishing more in the future as well.
The Top 12 Environmental, Organic, and Natural Resources on VECTORTUTS
Nov 8th in Web Roundups by Sean HodgeThere is so much opportunity to create natural vector style illustrations. We have quite a few tutorials and resources on natural landscapes, beautiful aurora vistas, organic luscious fruit, nature inspired doodles, the elements of water, earth, fire, and more in this collection. This is a popular category on this site and across teh web. Bookmark this collection and set a goal to do so some of these tutorials, review the resources provided here, and improve your natural illustration skills.
VECTORTUTS Exclusive Freebies
Nov 7th in News by Sean HodgeWith the new theme and updated version of VECTORTUTS came new sections to the site. One of these sections is the Freebies area. You can find all sorts of vector freebies in this new section of the site, also we are adding exclusive freebies there as well. Download some and have fun!
60 Free Vector Graphics for Digital Art Pros
Nov 6th in Web Roundups by Chris SpoonerThere’s plenty of free vector art out there, but most of it shouldn’t be seen in public, let alone on your latest digital art masterpiece. Here are 60 completely free vector graphics that even the professionals use. They really should cost money, but we’re not complaining!
New PLUS Tutorial - Producing an Informative Map In Perspective with Illustrator
Nov 5th in News by Ian YatesWe recently launched the VECTORTUTS PLUS section of the site. We have another great PLUS tutorial exclusively available to members today! Learn how to professionally illustrate a detailed 3D map in vector. This tutorial describes a well balanced approach that blends information graphic principles with aesthetic choices. Learn more at the jump!
VECTORTUTS Freebie Vector Pack: Browser Screens and Website Elements
Nov 4th in News, Vectors by JonathanThis is a new exclusive freebie Vector Pack from VECTORTUTS. It’s a useful set of vector website assets you can use to mock up your client projects, present your work, or get a quick visual while laying out websites.
Best of the Web – October
Nov 1st in Web Roundups by Grant FriedmanOctober was a really exciting month for the vector design community. Adobe released their much anticipated Illustrator CS4. Additionally, there were tons of great tutorials, free downloads and articles written. This roundup features some of the best vector content for the month of October.
10 Principles of the Logo Design Masters
Oct 31st in Web Roundups by Chris SpoonerThe veterans of the logo design industry have achieved their success for a reason. Sure, it’s partially due to the years of practice, blood, sweat, tears and inky fingers. But mainly, it’s because they stuck to the ten solid-gold principles of world class logo design.
