The internet is such an invaluable tool when it comes to learning new Illustrator, Photoshop, Web, and Blog design techniques for any skill level. I try to incorporate a "new to me" online tutorial technique on at least 1 or 2 solutions for every freelance project that I work on. This keeps the ideas fresh, keeps you current on design techniques that are out there and helps you to continue to learn and grow as a designer. Today, we will be exploring some great tutorial reference sites and some of my personal favorite tutorials. {most of these sites have multiple platform tutorials}
**helpful hint** These are just some of the amazing tutorial sites on the internet. If you have a personal favorite site or tutorial, please add it to the comment section. Thank you!
+ tutorial reference sites ::
/ veerle's blog /
/ vectips /
/ vector tuts /
/ layers magazine /
/ six revisions /
/ bittbox /
/ photoshop cafe /
/ planet photoshop /
/ psd tuts /
/ tutvid /
See my personal favorite design tutorials after the break!
+ favorite tutorials :: I work mainly in Illustrator, so this section will be Illustrator heavy. I will also keep adding to this section from time to time.
/ 3D pill /
/ Command Shape / Illustrator
/ 22 very useful Illustrator tutorials /
/ Best of Illustrator Tutorials Part I / Smashing Magazine
/ Best of Illustrator Tutorials Part II / Smashing Magazine
/ 26 Professional Photoshop Retouching Tutorials /
/ 50 Excellent 3D Illustrator Tutorials / Smashing Magazine
/ 80 Best of Illustrator Tutorials, Brushes, EPSs and Resources /
/ Advanced Glow Effects / Photoshop
/ Design Vista Styled Wallpaper / Photoshop Glow
/ Sunburst Effect / Illustrator
/ Starburst / Beautiful Photoshop Vortex
/ Complex Circular Designs / Illustrator - looks like Spirograph
/ How to Create a Spray Grunge Splatter / Illustrator
/ Create Sketchy-Style Vectors /
/ Mastering Illustrator Effects / Basic Illustrator
+ remember :: If you have any specific freelance questions you would like to see answered, shoot me an email or write it in the comments section. I would be happy to hunt down the answers.
Also, I just want to remind everyone that I am taking all Fridays off from now on. Have a great weekend!
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