2013 has been a great year for vector on Tuts+. Yet again, we’ve been able to provide you with more amazing, free, scalable content and it’s getting better and better each month. So what have been the best posts of the year? Top 25 Vector Tutorials on Tuts+ in 2013 As the Vector and Drawing Editor, I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with some of the most talented vector educators around. They’ve created inspiring, original and quality content, just for our community. It’s with that, I’d like to share with you my top 25 tutorials from 2013. How to Create a Colorful Parrot using Gradients in Adobe Illustrator You’ll learn how to create volume in vector illustrations using a few colors per object. I’ll be bringing a sketch of a beautiful tropical bird (macaw) to life using vectors and then start the coloring process. How to Create a Seamless Bird Pattern with Retro Touch in Illustrator In this tutorial you will learn how to create a series of minimalist and stylized birds and create a seamless pattern from them. The tutorial is aimed at users of Adobe Illustrator CS5 and below, since in CS6 creating patterns has become easier and more intuitive. In the second part we will then use this pattern for what could be a poster background and apply some effects to give it a retro look. How to Create a Stylish Deer with Brushes and Graphic Styles in Adobe Illustrator In this tutorial we are going to draw a deer with custom Art Brushes, Graphic Styles and Blends in Adobe Illustrator, all …
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The Top 25 Vector Tutorials on Tuts+ in 2013
