Add Subtle Ink Textures to an Illustration in Photoshop
Adding subtle textures is a great way to add an organic element to your final project. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to apply realistic textures to a SpaceRanger illustration using multiple layers and a technique I call 'subtractive texturing'.
3 Tips for Using Vector Brushes in Illustrator with Ralph Cosentino
Talented children's book illustrator Ralph Cosentino shares three top tips for using Illustrator brushes, including how to tastefully work in organic textures, and how to save time with blending modes.
How to Get the Most from Your Illustrator Brushes
Unlike Photoshop brushes, Illustrator brushes are essentially shapes that are stretched and compressed – so it takes a little more finesse to produce amazing results. Here are three pro tips for getting exactly that.
How to Use Vector Brushes to Recreate Retro Artwork
I've always loved seeing how designers create their designs. Watch this time-lapse video to see how we recreated a piece of authentic 1940s commercial art using the VectorHero brush pack and VectorTone design goodies.
Create a Vintage Logo Using Illustrator and Photoshop
We're total suckers for label and logo design from the '40s and '50s. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through how to create a distressed retro logo in Illustrator and Photoshop – and we'll give you some freebies too.
How to Create a Mid-Century European Pocket Calendar Design
From having zero concept through to building a complete design – by way of adding texture, color and more – this in-depth tutorial walks through how to make a mid-century European pocket calendar using Photoshop and Illustrator.