Have you ever tried to use a raster image (JPEG, PNG) in Illustrator and couldn’t use the Pathfinder tools or couldn’t drag your pattern into the Swatches panel? It often happens because some tools don’t work with raster images (JPGs, PNGs) and you will have to vectorize them first. In today’s tutorial, I want to ... VIEW POST
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How to become a full-time blogger
Do you want to become a full-time blogger? Do you want to quit your day job and start a creative business? This is such an exciting journey, but it can also be very scary. And for many people, the scariest part is the technical aspect of it. Building a blog or a website can be ... VIEW POST
Convert RGB / CMYK colors to Pantone in Illustrator
Do you use Pantone colors when you create color palettes? I’m used to working mostly for the web, so I usually create color palettes from photos in RGB color mode. Unfortunately, when I print my work, those colors don’t look great. If you’re like me, you don’t have to worry about it because you can ... VIEW POST
Should you open a YouTube channel for your business?
Have you ever wondered if you should open a YouTube channel for your business? People spend less time reading blog posts, and with videos and podcasts becoming so popular, you should start creating video content. I know you might go live on Facebook or Instagram, but videos that are hosted by YouTube, or other sites ... VIEW POST
How to digitize a sketch using Illustrator
In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to digitize a sketch using Illustrator. We are also going to talk about the best methods of drawing, capturing the image, digitizing, and coloring your illustrations. You can use this method to vectorize your hand-drawn sketches or you can use it for hand lettering. When you ... VIEW POST
Learn graphic design with Skillshare
This week, I spent a lot of time binge-watching videos on Skillshare. I love Skillshare because you can learn graphic design and so many other things by watching short videos made by experts. I also love watching video tutorials because they help me improve my own tutorials and help me come up with ideas for ... VIEW POST