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><channel><title>SloDive &#187; Design</title> <atom:link href="http://slodive.com/category/design/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://slodive.com</link> <description>Design Resources &#38; Inspiration</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:40:01 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>Best Sites to Find and Download Free Fonts for Windows &amp; Mac OSX</title><link>http://slodive.com/design/best-sites-to-find-and-download-free-fonts-for-windows-mac-osx/</link> <comments>http://slodive.com/design/best-sites-to-find-and-download-free-fonts-for-windows-mac-osx/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:47:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>SloDive Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fonts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Websites]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://slodive.com/?p=1685</guid> <description><![CDATA[We know every designer has a different taste in choosing font for their typography work. Selection of fonts becomes very important both for web designers and developers as visibility and readability of font are very significant to increase traffic on the site. To help you to select the one according to your preference, we have come up with a best sites where you can find “Very Useful Fonts".]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><br
/><h2><strong>Older Related Articles:</h2><ul><li><a
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href="http://slodive.com/freebies/158-paper-textures-backgrounds-designs/">Paper Textures For Kickstarting Your Backgrounds &#038; Designs</a></li></ul><p></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p></center></p><h1>Fonts2u</h1><p>The largest free font archive on the Internet. Find a suitable font blazing-fast! It has over 33000 free fonts available.<br
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alt="Fonts2u" src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fonts-sites/fonts2u.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.fonts2u.com/index.html">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Free Fonts</h1><p>FreeFonts.co.in is a website where you can download various Freeware Fonts for free. They try to keep Freefonts.co.in website as clean as possible for the best user experience. You can download any font you want from our collection of nearly 12000 fonts.<br
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alt="Free Fonts" src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fonts-sites/freefonts.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://freefonts.co.in/about.php">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Abstract Fonts</h1><p>Abstract Fonts has a listing of 13,065 free fonts in their database. The site has a nice navigation and user experience with proper categorization of fonts.<br
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alt="Abstract Fonts" src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fonts-sites/abstractfonts.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.abstractfonts.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Fawnt</h1><p>Fawnt is a resource for designers, developers, and anoyone that loves free fonts. Fawnt lists beautiful fonts in nice speech bubbles coupled with a scrollable interface to make browsing easy.<br
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alt="Fawnt" src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fonts-sites/fawnt.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.fawnt.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Daily Free Font</h1><p>Daily Free Font is a site that has over 5600 freeware fonts  listed in its directory.<br
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alt="Daily Free Font" src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fonts-sites/dailyfreefonts.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.dailyfreefonts.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Free-Fonts</h1><p>The free-fonts.com database contains more than 55.000 fonts &#8211; truetype, opentype, postscript type 1 typefaces.<br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.free-fonts.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Dafont</h1><p>Dafont is another nice site to find free fonts, they list over 10000 fonts, most of which are free to use for personal use on Windows and Mac OSX. Licensing terms are clearly marked above the download buttons.<br
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alt="Dafont" src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fonts-sites/dafont.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.dafont.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Urban Fonts</h1><p>Another site which lists over 8000 free fonts. The fonts are segregated into different easy to find categories, and can also be alphabetically browsed.<br
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alt="Urban Fonts" src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fonts-sites/urbanfonts.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.urbanfonts.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Simply The Best Fonts</h1><p>Browse through the alphabetical font listings or the font categories to view the available free fonts. Each font has a full preview page with proprietary details.<br
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alt="Simply The Best Fonts" src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fonts-sites/simplythebest.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://simplythebest.net/fonts/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Font Freak</h1><p>Font Freak has a database of 5000 free fonts, they store a mix of both free and commercial fonts, so check the licensing before you download the fonts.<br
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alt="Font Freak" src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fonts-sites/fontfreak.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.fontfreak.com/main.htm">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Search Free Fonts</h1><p>Over 13,000 free fonts and over 91,000 commercial fonts available for download.<br
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alt="" src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fonts-sites/searchfreefonts.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.searchfreefonts.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://slodive.com/design/best-sites-to-find-and-download-free-fonts-for-windows-mac-osx/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>12</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Best WebSites to Have Fun With Your Pics</title><link>http://slodive.com/design/best-websites-to-have-fun-with-your-pics/</link> <comments>http://slodive.com/design/best-websites-to-have-fun-with-your-pics/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:11:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>SloDive Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[3D]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Caricatures]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cartoon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fun]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Illustration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://slodive.com/?p=1683</guid> <description><![CDATA[You are bored of watching the same old photographs of yours time and again or you want to surprise your friends by sending them your photograph on a famous magazine cover, but you don’t possess the necessary Technical skills! No worries, today we are presenting 12 Best Free Sites for editing your photos and thus getting you more reasons to smile.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><br
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class="hl2"></div><p></center></p><h1>Fun Photo Box</h1><p>FunPhotoBox.com is an online photo editing tool where you can create funny pictures from your photos. Just upload your photo and apply hundreds of professionally designed photo effects.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/funphotobox.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://funphotobox.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Moron Face</h1><p>Let&#8217;s face it! You would like to look funny but you do not like to call your self moron. Relax&#8230;, moronize yourself and upload your photo. You&#8217;re welcome in the  moron club  with thousands of moron members. No worriezzz, we are morons too!<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/moronface.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.moronface.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Picartia</h1><p>Create photo mosaic Online and Free! (Photo Collage Maker).<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/picartia.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.picartia.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Yearbook Yourself</h1><p>Come transform yourself through the decades or create your own Personal Yearbook Pages.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/yearbookyourself.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://yearbookyourself.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Magmypic</h1><p>MagMyPic.com is a website that allows you to upload any photo and put it on the cover of a unique magazine. Users can then publish their magazine to their own social networking profile, website, blog, or anywhere they&#8217;d like.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/magmypic.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.magmypic.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>PhotoFunia</h1><p>PhotoFunia is an online photo editing tool that gives you a fun filled experience. You upload any photo and just wait to see the magic. Their proprietary technology automatically identifies the face in the photo and let&#8217;s you add cool photo effects and create funny face photo montages.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/photofunia.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://photofunia.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>My Heritage</h1><p>MyHeritage.com is one of the world&#8217;s first services to apply advanced face recognition.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/myheritage.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.myheritage.com/face-recognition/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Personalized money</h1><p>Get your head into that dollar bill.<br
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rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.festisite.com/money/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/festisite.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.festisite.com/money/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Hollywood Hair Virtual Makeover</h1><p>Try on the hottest celebrity hair and makeup looks, plus our Best Beauty Buys!<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/instyle.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.instyle.com/instyle/makeover/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Poladroid – The easiest and funiest polaroid maker</h1><p>POLADROID produces images which seem to be POLAROID photos.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/poladroid.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.poladroid.net/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Picnik</h1><p>Picnik makes your photos fabulous with easy to use yet powerful editing tools. Tweak to your heart’s content, then get creative with oodles of effects, fonts, shapes, and frames.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/picnik.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.picnik.com/">Website Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Dynamic Einstein picture</h1><p>You can change the text on this image to whatever you like. Change the text in the form below, then click on &#8220;preview image&#8221;.<br
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rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.hetemeel.com/einsteinform.php"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fun-photo-sites/hetemeel.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.hetemeel.com/einsteinform.php">Website Link</a></strong></em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://slodive.com/design/best-websites-to-have-fun-with-your-pics/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>25 Fresh Illustrator Tutorials to Help You Make Icons</title><link>http://slodive.com/design/25-fresh-illustrator-tutorials-to-help-you-make-icons/</link> <comments>http://slodive.com/design/25-fresh-illustrator-tutorials-to-help-you-make-icons/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:44:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>SloDive Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Drawing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Icon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Icons]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Illustrator]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tutorial]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Useful]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://slodive.com/?p=1680</guid> <description><![CDATA[Being a designer, you must have got queries from your clients regarding Icon designing. But some of you may not be sure how to proceed further to accomplish the project as you have never tried your hands on it. Today we have complied some Awesome Adobe Illustrator Icon Tutorials to clarify your doubts regarding Icons, how to start from scratch and we have also covered the advanced level tutorials for experts.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><br
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href="http://slodive.com/design/best-sites-for-getting-free-vector-art-images/">Best Sites For Getting Free Vector Art Images</a></li><li><a
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class="hl2"></div><p></center></p><h1>Create A Simple Paint Brush Icon</h1><p>Here you can learn to create a quite simple paintbrush icon. For this fast tutorial you’ll use some basic tools like the Rectangle Tool, the Ellipse Tool or the Pen Tool. Then, for some neat effects you’ll need the Wrinkle Tool or the Warp and Rougher effects.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/brush.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-a-simple-paint-brush-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>How to Illustrate a Marvelous Violin Icon</h1><p>If you want to learn how to create a marvelous violin icon, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. This tutorial covers how basic shapes and a solid understanding of perspective and volume work together to quickly build a successful icon.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/violin.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-illustrate-a-marvelous-violin-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Wizard Icon Tutorial with Illustrator</h1><p>The word “wizard” has its root on concepts like wisdom and guidance. Most probably that´s the reason why those helping user interface elements, the assistants, are also called wizards and are represented by default with a wizard’s hat and wand icon.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/wizard.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://iconlibrary.iconshock.com/tutorials/tutorial-wizard-icon-with-illustrator/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Tasty Burger Icon in Illustrator</h1><p>In this delicious tutorial author’ll show you how to create a three-dimensional, scrumptious burger using Adobe Illustrator. Remember that author is a vegetarian, so you should definitely appreciate the effort!<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/burger.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.cutelittlefactory.com/tutorials/create-a-tasty-burger-icon-in-illustrator/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create A Briefcase Icon</h1><p>In this tutorial, author will show you how to create a briefcase icon with rectangles, ellipses, and gradients. This briefcase icon is great for web designs and user interfaces. Moreover, you can easily apply these techniques to other icons, logos, and illustrations.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/briefcase.jpg"/></a><br
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class="hl2"></div><h1>How to Draw the Vector Style Icons Used in the “Station Fixes” Template</h1><p>Author’ll show you how to create a vector error icon using Adobe Illustrator. This icon was created for use in the Station Fixes Template.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/station.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://blog.boxedart.com/tutorials/how-to-draw-the-vector-style-icons-used-in-the-station-fixe-template/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>How to Make a Realistic News / Newspaper Icon</h1><p>In this intermediate-advanced illustrator tutorial, we’ll learn how to make a 3D newspaper icon in Adobe Illustrator. This tutorial is based on the news icon in my Formida icon set, and was made in CS3.<br
/> <a
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/newspaper.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.kendraschaefer.com/2010/02/illustrator-tutorial-how-to-make-a-realistic-news-newspaper-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create an Arrow Through a Heart Icon</h1><p>With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought I’d bring you something with a similar theme. In this tutorial we are going to create a vector/icon heart with an arrow going through it, using Adobe Illustrator. This tutorial will teach you to take simple shapes and use them to create more complex objects, as well as several other techniques.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/arrow.jpg"/></a><br
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class="hl2"></div><h1>How To Create A Slick IPod Icon Using Illustrator</h1><p>A great little illustrator tutorial form Creative Nerds, which shows you how to create an iPod icon using illustrator. The perfect tutorials for beginners learning their way around illustrator simply because the whole iPod is created using only basic default illustrator shapes.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/ipod.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://creativenerds.co.uk/tutorials/how-to-create-a-slick-ipod-icon-using-illustrator/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Making Glossy Button in Illustrator</h1><p>This tutorial is about creating glossy button using Illustrator.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/glossy.jpg"/></a><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.digital-portrait.net/tutorials/making-glossy-button-in-illustrator.htm">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Windows 7 Icon with Illustrator</h1><p>In this tutorial we will use Adobe Illustrator CS4 to create the music icon of the Windows 7 style.<br
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/windows.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://iconlibrary.iconshock.com/tutorials/icon-tutorial-windows-7-icon-with-illustrator/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Documents Icon</h1><p>In this tutorial you’ll learn to create a pretty common icon. To reach this result you need to know how to use the Rectangle Tool, the Pen Tool or the Type Tool. The Drop Shadow, the Warp effects or the Clipping Mask will help you create some discrete details.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-a-documents-icon/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/documents.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-a-documents-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Simple Paperclip Icon</h1><p>This is a really fast tutorial. In only seven steps you’ll learn to make a paperclip icon. You will only need the Rounded Rectangle Tool, the Direct Selection Tool and the Gradient Tool. Also you might learn some basic stuff about working with grids and strokes.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-a-simple-paperclip-icon/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/paperclip.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-a-simple-paperclip-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Stylized First Aid Icon in Illustrator</h1><p>In this tutorial we’ll use a combination of craft and Illustrator’s 3D tools to create a first aid icon. You can use the techniques you learn in this tutorial to create realistic rounded box icons of your choice. This works well for complex icons at large sizes and scales down nicely.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/icon-design/create-a-stylized-first-aid-icon-in-illustrator/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/first.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/icon-design/create-a-stylized-first-aid-icon-in-illustrator/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Laptop Icon</h1><p>In the following tutorial you can learn to create a laptop icon. Once you’ve created the basic shapes, it’s easy to continue with the other components. Give it a try and you might learn some interesting stuff about the role of Smart Guides and Rectangular Grid Tool.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-a-laptop-icon/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/laptop.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-a-laptop-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Design a Stylish Wallet Icon in Illustrator</h1><p>In this simple tutorial I’ll show you how to create the wallet icon from my Women’s Icons using Adobe Illustrator CS4.<br
/> <a
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/wallet.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.cutelittlefactory.com/tutorials/design-a-stylish-wallet-icon-in-illustrator/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Classic Calendar Icon</h1><p>In this tutorial you’ll learn to create a classic calendar icon. It’s a pretty simple and fast tutorial. You only need to know how to use the basic tools and some effects like the Inner Glow, the Drop Shadow, the Transform effect, the Rounded Corners effect or the Warp effect.<br
/> <a
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/calendar.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-a-classic-calendar-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>How to Create a Shiny Bucket Icon</h1><p>In this tutorial you will learn how to make a realistic vector bucket icon. You will learn to use the 3D Revolve function, how to add realistic light effects and how to draw different objects to form a composition.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-shiny-bucket-icon/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/bucket.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-shiny-bucket-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Simple LCD Monitor Icon</h1><p>In this tutorial you’ll learn to create a simple lcd monitor icon. It’s a pretty simple tutorial that might help you understand some basic effects like the clipping mask or the offset path. Also you can learn some stuff about multiple fills and strokes and about alignment.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-a-simple-lcd-monitor-icon/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/lcd.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-a-simple-lcd-monitor-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>The Making of GUI Design Icons Font</h1><p>Icons are inseparable part of a GUI (graphical user interfaces) design. I was downloading, buying and creating icons for ages, then one day I decided to make my own usable icon set. Something to help other GUI designers make work faster and better.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/articles/making/the-making-of-gui-design-icons-font/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/font.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
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class="hl2"></div><h1>Create the Volkswagen Logo</h1><p>In the following tutorial you will learn to create the Volkswagen logo. You’ll only need some simple circles, gradients, strokes and some basic effects. You might face some problems with the letter shapes but the grid and the snap to grid will simplify your work.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-the-volkswagen-logo/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/volkswagen.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vforvectors.com/create-the-volkswagen-logo/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Creating a Money Roll Icon</h1><p>Cash-in when you follow this tutorial for creating accurate and logical reflections. Author&#8217;ll cover how to use shading and masking to create an illustration that’s worth the look.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/reflections-done-right-creating-a-money-roll-icon/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/money.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/reflections-done-right-creating-a-money-roll-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Simple Storefront Icon</h1><p>In this tutorial author will show you how to create a simple storefront icon using some rectangles, Illustrator Effects, and gradients. This icon is great for use in e-commerce sites and the techniques in this tutorial can easily be applied to other icons, illustrations, and logos.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-storefront-icon/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icon-tutorials/storefront.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-storefront-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://slodive.com/design/25-fresh-illustrator-tutorials-to-help-you-make-icons/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>30</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Best Sites For Getting Free Vector Art Images &#8211; 35 Of Them</title><link>http://slodive.com/design/best-sites-for-getting-free-vector-art-images/</link> <comments>http://slodive.com/design/best-sites-for-getting-free-vector-art-images/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:27:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>SloDive Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[3D]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Drawing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Illustration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Useful]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vector]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Web Design]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://slodive.com/?p=1662</guid> <description><![CDATA[Vector images are extreemly popular in designer community because it can be adjusted to any dimension without compromising on its quality. A vector file does not include DPI so resizing the icon is at your convenience. Vector images are mostly used in graphic design, flash animation, icons, clip-art and print adds. But searching the right Vector files can be a tiresome job specially when you have strict project deadlines. So today we have come up with a collection of some excellent sites for getting free vector art images to give a boost your design projects.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><br
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target="_blank" href="http://www.vecteezy.com/">Texturise</a></em></strong><div
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href="http://slodive.com/freebies/11-fresh-hq-bokeh-textures-with-commercial-license/">Fresh HQ Bokeh Textures with Commercial License</a></li><li><a
href="http://slodive.com/freebies/158-paper-textures-backgrounds-designs/">Paper Textures For Kickstarting Your Backgrounds &#038; Designs</a></li></ul><p></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p></center></p><h1>GrungeTextures</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.grungetextures.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/grungetextures.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.grungetextures.com/">GrungeTextures</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Royalty Free Textures</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.royaltyfreetextures.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/royaltyfreetextures.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.royaltyfreetextures.com/">Royalty Free Textures</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>TextureKing</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.textureking.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/textureking.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.textureking.com/">TextureKing</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Texturise</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.texturise.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/texturise.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.texturise.com/">Texturise</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Texturespot</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.texturespot.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/texturespot.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.texturespot.com/">Texturespot</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Pattern Wall</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://patternwall.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/patternwall.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://patternwall.com/">Pattern Wall</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>FreeStockTextures</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://freestocktextures.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/freestocktextures.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://freestocktextures.com/">FreeStockTextures</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>FreePhotoshop</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://freephotoshop.org/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/freephotoshop.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://freephotoshop.org/">FreePhotoshop</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>3D Resources</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.3d-resources.com/3d_textures.php"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/3d.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.3d-resources.com/3d_textures.php">3D Resources</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Free-Textures.Got3d</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://free-textures.got3d.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/free-textures.got3d.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://free-textures.got3d.com/">Free-Textures.Got3d</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>CaffeDigital</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.caffedigital.com/index.php"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/freetextures2.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.freetextures.org/">CaffeDigital</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>2Textured</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.2textured.com/main.php"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/2textured.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.2textured.com/main.php">2Textured</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Autodesk’s The Area</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://area.autodesk.com/downloads/textures"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/autodesk.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://area.autodesk.com/downloads/textures">Autodesk’s The Area</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Smashing Magazine Texture Contest</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/05/27/smashing-texture-contest-results/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/smashingmagazine.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/05/27/smashing-texture-contest-results/">Smashing Magazine Texture Contest</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>TextureWarehouse</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.texturewarehouse.com/gallery/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/texturewarehouse.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.texturewarehouse.com/gallery/">TextureWarehouse</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Texturebits</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.texturebits.blogspot.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/texturebits.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.texturebits.blogspot.com/">Texturebits</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Luhger Texture</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.lughertexture.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/lughertexture.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.lughertexture.com/">Luhger Texture</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Image Abstraction</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.imageabstraction.com/gallery/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/imageabstraction.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.imageabstraction.com/gallery/">Image Abstraction</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>1000 Skies</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.1000skies.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/1000skies.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.1000skies.com/">1000 Skies</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>PhotoshopSupport</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.photoshopsupport.com/resources/free-textures.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/photoshopsupport.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.photoshopsupport.com/resources/free-textures.html">PhotoshopSupport</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>UrbanDirty</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://urbandirty.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/urbandirty.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://urbandirty.com/">UrbanDirty</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Textures. Z7Server</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://textures.z7server.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/textures.z7server.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://textures.z7server.com/">Textures. Z7Server</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>GR Sites</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.grsites.com/textures/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/grsites.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.grsites.com/textures/">GR Sites</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>3dup</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3dup.com/textures/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/3dup.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://3dup.com/textures/">3dup</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>CGIndia</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://cg-india.com/free_textures.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/india.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://cg-india.com/free_textures.html">CGIndia</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Texturepop</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.texturepop.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/texturepop.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.texturepop.com/">Texturepop</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Spiral Graphics</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.spiralgraphics.biz/packs/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/spiralgraphics.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.spiralgraphics.biz/packs/">Spiral Graphics</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Texturama</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.texturama.com/txt_free.php?osCsid=e60a1a8fc8720ad3d52058fa07138d24"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/texturama.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.texturama.com/txt_free.php?osCsid=e60a1a8fc8720ad3d52058fa07138d24">Texturama</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>3DXO</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.3dxo.com/page/46.htm?sid=07c9b0e94da5495fd250c38b4a3c43c6"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/3dxo.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.3dxo.com/page/46.htm?sid=07c9b0e94da5495fd250c38b4a3c43c6">3DXO</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>ImageAfter</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.imageafter.com/textures.php"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/imageafter.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.imageafter.com/textures.php">ImageAfter</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>FreeTexture(.net)</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://freetexture.net/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/freetexture.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://freetexture.net/">FreeTexture(.net)</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>PhotoshopTextures</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.photoshoptextures.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/photoshoptextures.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.photoshoptextures.com/">PhotoshopTextures</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Free 3ds Textures</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://free3dstextures.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/free3dstextures.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://free3dstextures.com/">Free 3ds Textures</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>The Well Equipped Thief</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://thief.washboardabs.net/textures/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/washboardabs.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://thief.washboardabs.net/textures/">The Well Equipped Thief</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Mayang</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://mayang.com/textures/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/mayang.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://mayang.com/textures/">Mayang</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>CG Textures</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cgtextures.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/cgtextures.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.cgtextures.com/">CG Textures</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>TextureLovers</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.texturelovers.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/texturelovers.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.texturelovers.com/">TextureLovers</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Morgue File</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/1164"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/morguefile.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/1164">Morgue File</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Amazing Textures</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazingtextures.com/textures/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/amazingtextures.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.amazingtextures.com/textures/">Amazing Textures</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Free Texture Site</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.dougturner.net/blendersite/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/dougturner.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.dougturner.net/blendersite/">Free Texture Site</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Zen Textures</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://zentextures.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/zentextures.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://zentextures.com/">Zen Textures</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Texturez</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://texturez.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/texturez.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://texturez.com/">Texturez</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Abduzeedo</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://abduzeedo.com/tags/textures"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/abduzeedo.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://abduzeedo.com/tags/textures">Abduzeedo</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Lost and Taken</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://lostandtaken.com/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/lostandtaken.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://lostandtaken.com/">Lost and Taken</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>TextureVault</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.texturevault.net/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/texturevault.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.texturevault.net/">TextureVault</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Textureworks</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.textureworks.com/freestuff.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/textureworks.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.textureworks.com/freestuff.html">Textureworks</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>PSDTuts+</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://psd.tutsplus.com/category/freebies/texture/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/psd.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://psd.tutsplus.com/category/freebies/texture/">PSDTuts+</a></em></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Bittbox</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.bittbox.com/category/freebies"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/textures/bittbox.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.bittbox.com/category/freebies">Bittbox</a></em></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://slodive.com/design/50-sites-for-discovering-free-textures/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>32</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>25 New Illustrator Tutorials That Will Make You A Master Of Vector Art</title><link>http://slodive.com/design/new-illustrator-tutorials-that-will-make-you-a-master-of-vector-art/</link> <comments>http://slodive.com/design/new-illustrator-tutorials-that-will-make-you-a-master-of-vector-art/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:40:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>SloDive Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[3D]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Conceptual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Drawing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hand Drawn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Illustration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Illustrator]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Textures]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Typography]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://slodive.com/?p=1587</guid> <description><![CDATA[Just because you can usually get a similar effect in Photoshop doesn't mean the end result will be as good as using Illustrator (depending on the project). If you are like me (and I will bet most of you are) you will go ahead and use PS because you know it much better even though the final project will not be as good or functional as it could be. Well it's time to buck up and get this learning curve completely out of the way so you make the right choice next time. Below are some sweet Illustrator tuts that will leave you in vector heaven once your done.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><br
/><h2><strong>Older Related Articles:</h2><ul><li><a
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class="hl2"></div><p></center></p><h1>Shakespeare Text Illustration Tutorial</h1><p>This tutorial teaches you how to make a portrait of William Shakespeare in Illustrator using text.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://kenreynoldsdesign.co.uk/tutorials/shakespeare-text-illustration-tutorial/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/shakespeare.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://kenreynoldsdesign.co.uk/tutorials/shakespeare-text-illustration-tutorial/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>An Illustrator’s Project: From Start to Finish</h1><p>A very interesting tutorial, from Design Instruct, that takes you behind the scenes and shows you the illustration process from start to finish.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://designinstruct.com/drawing-illustration/an-illustrators-project-from-start-to-finish/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/interesting.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://designinstruct.com/drawing-illustration/an-illustrators-project-from-start-to-finish/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create an Abstract, Textured Artwork in Illustrator</h1><p>In this tutorial, you’ll use the Blend Tool, Paintbrush Tool and textures to create a stunning abstract piece of art.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/effects/create-an-abstract-textured-artwork-in-illustrator/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/artwork.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/effects/create-an-abstract-textured-artwork-in-illustrator/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Learn Gorgeous New Shading Skills</h1><p>This tutorial from Digital Arts, teaches you how to transform a pencil sketch into a beautiful, digital artwork using Illustrator and Photoshop.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/index.cfm?FeatureID=1943&#038;pn=1"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/shading.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/index.cfm?FeatureID=1943&#038;pn=1">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Cool Vector Panda Character in Illustrator</h1><p>I really liked this tutorial from Chris Spooner. In it, he uses basic shapes, gradients and subtle effects to make a very nice vector panda.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/create-a-cool-vector-panda-character-in-illustrator"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/panda.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/create-a-cool-vector-panda-character-in-illustrator">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create A Cute Creature Character From A Sketch</h1><p>In this tutorial, on Vectips, you’ll learn how to use an array of Illustrator tools to create a cute creature; techniques that can also be applied to many other projects.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-cute-creature-character-from-a-sketch/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/creature.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-cute-creature-character-from-a-sketch/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Fun Print-Ready Doodled Business Card Design</h1><p>In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to combine fun doodles with a business card design to create a print-ready PDF.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/create-a-fun-print-ready-doodled-business-card-design"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/business.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/create-a-fun-print-ready-doodled-business-card-design">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Set of Shiny Character Eyes</h1><p>This tutorial teaches you how to create detailed vector eyes. Although the techniques used here are basic, the result looks great and can be used for all sorts of character designs.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/character-design/create-a-set-of-shiny-character-eyes/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/shiny.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/character-design/create-a-set-of-shiny-character-eyes/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create Quirky Repeating Patterns</h1><p>This tutorial teaches you how to create repeating patterns. The techniques you’ll learn can be applied to a wide range of projects, such as , textiles, T-shirt prints and more.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/?featureid=3218891"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/quirky.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/?featureid=3218891">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Lego Bricks Typeface</h1><p>This great tutorial on Vectordiary teaches you how to convert the beloved LEGO bricks into a cool looking typeface in Illustrator.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.vectordiary.com/illustrator/lego-bricks-typeface-tutorial/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/bricks.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.vectordiary.com/illustrator/lego-bricks-typeface-tutorial/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Don’t Be Constrained by Control Points: An Introduction to Extreme Path</h1><p>This is a great tutorial by Grant Friedman from Colorburned, that shows you how to use Extreme Path, a plug-in for Adobe Illustrator.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://colorburned.com/2010/02/dont-be-constrained-by-control-points-an-introduction-to-extreme-path.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/control.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://colorburned.com/2010/02/dont-be-constrained-by-control-points-an-introduction-to-extreme-path.html">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create A Mouthwatering Chocolate Covered Strawberry</h1><p>In this tutorial, you’ll learn tricks and techniques to create a chocolate covered strawberry but can also be used in an array of projects.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-mouthwatering-chocolate-covered-strawberry/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/chocolate.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-mouthwatering-chocolate-covered-strawberry/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create An Editable Metal Type Treatment</h1><p>This tutorial uses the Appearance panel to create a metal looking type treatment that is fully editable when it is done.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-an-editable-metal-type-treatment/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/metal.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-an-editable-metal-type-treatment/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Cafe Style Coffee Art in Adobe Illustrator</h1><p>This tutorial shows you how to make a beautiful coffee illustration that was inspired by the book “1000 Restaurant, bar &#038; café graphics”.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.tutorial9.net/illustrator/cafe-style-coffee-art-in-adobe-illustrator/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/coffee.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.tutorial9.net/illustrator/cafe-style-coffee-art-in-adobe-illustrator/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Google Phone Styled Background in 6 Easy Steps</h1><p>This tutorial from Vectips shows you how to create the “Nexus One” Google Phone background with a few simple steps using transparency modes to create cool lighting effects.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-google-phone-styled-background-in-6-easy-steps/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/google.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-google-phone-styled-background-in-6-easy-steps/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create A Briefcase Icon</h1><p>In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a briefcase icon with basic shapes and gradients. You’ll also learn some useful techniques that can be used for other projects.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-briefcase-icon/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/briefcase.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-briefcase-icon/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create a Candy Inspired Vector Snowboard Design</h1><p>In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to put together a candy inspired design by cutting, splitting and joining vector paths to produce an intricate weave of basic shapes.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/create-a-candy-inspired-vector-snowboard-design"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/candy.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/create-a-candy-inspired-vector-snowboard-design">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>How to Design a Cheeky Koala Mascot Head</h1><p>This great tutorial from VectorTuts+, will show you how to combine basic shapes, blending modes and smart coloring to create a koala illustration.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/character-design/how-to-design-a-cheeky-koala-mascot-head/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/koala.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/character-design/how-to-design-a-cheeky-koala-mascot-head/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>How to Make an Attractive Vector Butterfly</h1><p>This great tutorial from VectorTuts+, will show you how to combine shapes, blending modes and the gradient mesh to create a beautiful butterfly.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/how-to-make-an-attractive-vector-butterfly/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/butterfly.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/how-to-make-an-attractive-vector-butterfly/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Create An Editable Stitched Label Type Treatment</h1><p>This tutorial, from Vectips, uses Appearance panel in Illustrator making it easy to edit the text and apply the treatment to other fonts and vector elements.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-editable-stitched-label-type-treatment/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/editable.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-a-editable-stitched-label-type-treatment/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>How to Create Typeface Characters</h1><p>This tutorial by Julian Dorado, shows you how to take different sections of the characters of a font and put them together, therefore creating all kinds of creatures.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/text-effects/how-to-create-typeface-characters/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/typeface.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/text-effects/how-to-create-typeface-characters/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>How to Create a Seamless Argyle Pattern in Illustrator</h1><p>A great screencast tutorial from Colorburned that explains the steps needed to create a seamless arglyle pattern.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://colorburned.com/2010/01/how-to-create-a-seamless-argyle-pattern-in-illustrator.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/argyle.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://colorburned.com/2010/01/how-to-create-a-seamless-argyle-pattern-in-illustrator.html">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>How to Create a Cute Vector Bear T-Shirt Design</h1><p>This tutorial shows you how to design a bear character and surrounding scenery using basic shapes, for use as a cool t-shirt design.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/how-to-create-a-cute-vector-bear-t-shirt-design"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/bear.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/how-to-create-a-cute-vector-bear-t-shirt-design">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Make Watercolor and Marker Style Portraits with Illustrator</h1><p>This tutorial will teach you the techniques used to create digital portrait illustrations that have the unique feel of marker and watercolor.<br
/> <a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://designinstruct.com/drawing-illustration/make-watercolor-and-marker-style-portraits-with-illustrator/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illustrator/watercolor.jpg"/></a><br
/> <em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://designinstruct.com/drawing-illustration/make-watercolor-and-marker-style-portraits-with-illustrator/">Article Link</a></strong></em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://slodive.com/design/new-illustrator-tutorials-that-will-make-you-a-master-of-vector-art/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>28</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>20 Awesome Photo Manipulation Tutorials For GIMP</title><link>http://slodive.com/design/20-awesome-photo-manipulation-tutorials-for-gimp/</link> <comments>http://slodive.com/design/20-awesome-photo-manipulation-tutorials-for-gimp/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:45:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>SloDive Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[3D]]></category> <category><![CDATA[4D]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Animation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Drawing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GIMP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Illustration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tutorial]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://slodive.com/?p=1461</guid> <description><![CDATA[There's nothing better than free open source software that can do a lot of the same things and sometimes more than your professional overpriced software can do. I don't know, it just feels good and that's why I love GIMP. The tutorials below are some great examples of GIMP in use and several are Photoshop tutorials converted for GIMP use. Well, minus the $700 you had to pay to do it with Photoshop.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><br
/><h2><strong>Older Related Articles:</h2><ul><li><a
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class="hl2"></div><p></center></p><h1>Creating Fireball and Explosion effect in Gimp</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank"href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/creating-fireball-and-explosion-effect-in-gimp"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/fireball.jpg"/></a><br
/> You’ll learn how to transform a stock image – into a fireball and explosion scene.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/creating-fireball-and-explosion-effect-in-gimp">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Adding life into a Flat Photograph</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/flat-photograph"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/flat.jpg"/></a><br
/> This tutorial was converted from Giackop&#8217;s tutorial at psdtuts.com.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/flat-photograph">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Beautiful Parrot Photo Manipulation in Gimp</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/Parrot_Photo_Manipulation_in_Gimp"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/parrot.jpg"/></a><br
/> This tutorial will describe how to make a colorful photo manipulation using a parrot picture, two flower stock photos and two texture background. You’ll see it’s not that hard to create a simple photo manipulation with effective color and using some texture.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/Parrot_Photo_Manipulation_in_Gimp">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Gimp Sin City Tutorial</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ajitgraphics.blogspot.com/2008/09/gimp-sin-city-tutorial.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/sin.jpg"/></a><br
/> This tutorial has been converted from the original Photoshop tutorial into Gimp. This tutorial is not recommended for beginners.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://ajitgraphics.blogspot.com/2008/09/gimp-sin-city-tutorial.html">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Fun with Light</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/light_bulb_gimp_tutorial/techniques-for-web-designers-part-2/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/lamp.jpg"/></a><br
/> In this GIMP tutorial we will transform this stock bulb photo into a switched on 2watt? light bulb.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/light_bulb_gimp_tutorial/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Be A Sketch Artist</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://chetanism.blogspot.com/2009/01/be-sketch-artist.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/sketch.jpg"/></a><br
/> Convert a photograph to a pencil sketch.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://chetanism.blogspot.com/2009/01/be-sketch-artist.html">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Creative Composition</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/Creative-Composition/"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/composition.jpg"/></a><br
/> The tutorial is on creating photo-manipulation using an eye stock.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/Creative-Composition/">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>How To Do Skin Care With Gimp</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gimps.de/en/tutorials/gimp/picture-photo-image/skin-care/index.htm"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/skin.jpg"/></a><br
/> Gimp can help you to remove wrinkle, acne scars, red rash, blemish, pimple and other annoying skin problem on face in a photo portrait.This is a guide, manual and help for how to retouch skin with Gimp.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimps.de/en/tutorials/gimp/picture-photo-image/skin-care/index.htm">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Hot Wallpaper with Flames</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.gimp-tutorials.com/tutorial/Creating-a-hot-Wallpaper-with-flames-445.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/hot.jpg"/></a><br
/> In this desktop background tutorial author will show you how to create a hot wallpaper with Angelina Jolie.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.gimp-tutorials.com/tutorial/Creating-a-hot-Wallpaper-with-flames-445.html">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>How to Create An Awesome Action Picture</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://abduzeedo.com/reader-tutorial-how-create-awesome-action-picture-gimp"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/action.jpg"/></a><br
/> This tutorial is intended for people that have a general idea of layer masks, as layer masks are a big part of this tutorial.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://abduzeedo.com/reader-tutorial-how-create-awesome-action-picture-gimp">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Make Grunge Vector Style Art</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://sglider12.blogspot.com/2008/04/make-gunge-vector-style-art.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/grunge.jpg"/></a><br
/> Author will show you how to make vector-grunge based styles that can be used for design in Photoshop in Gimp.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://sglider12.blogspot.com/2008/04/make-gunge-vector-style-art.html">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Creating Liquid Fire</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank"href="http://gtuts.com/photo-manipulation/creating-liquid-fire"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/liquid.jpg"/></a><br
/> In this tutorial we’ll turn water into fire by creating a wave of water that transforms into a wave of fire. We’ll use some advanced color tools such as Levels and Curves to accomplish this, and we’ll also add some matching text.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
href="http://gtuts.com/photo-manipulation/creating-liquid-fire">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Splattered Vector In GIMP</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/node/1143"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/splattered.jpg"/></a><br
/> Author will create a splattered vector and photography  mash up based on a Photoshop tutorial by James Davies at PSDTuts. We will be using mainly the paths tool, along with the dodge and burn tools.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/node/1143">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>How to Design a Dramatic Winged Dragon with Gimp</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/Dramatic-Winged-Dragon-tutorial"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/dragon.jpg"/></a><br
/> Create a fantasy image with the Gimp.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/Dramatic-Winged-Dragon-tutorial">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Graffiti Tutorial</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/Graffiti-Tutorial"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/graffiti.jpg"/></a><br
/> Author going to create some realistic graffiti in the Gimp.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/Graffiti-Tutorial">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Infrared / Monochrome Effect</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.gimpusers.com/tutorials/infrared-monochrome.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/monochrome.jpg"/></a><br
/> Black/White or Monochrome effects on pictures are evergreens in image manipulation and picture presentation. Also some speak of the so called infrared-effect which is just a special adjustment of the graytones.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://www.gimpusers.com/tutorials/infrared-monochrome.html">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Make Your Photo Look Like a Hollywood Movie</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gimpology.com/submission/view/make_your_photo_look_like_a_hollywood_movie"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/movie.jpg"/></a><br
/> Learn how to make your photographs look like they came straight out of Hollywood by following a couple of simple steps!<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimpology.com/submission/view/make_your_photo_look_like_a_hollywood_movie">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Steampunk Tutorial</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/steampunk-gimp-tutorial"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/steampunk.jpg"/></a><br
/> Steampunk is a sub-genre of fantasy and speculative fiction that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. This tutorial is based off of a Photoshop tutorial by JamesZilla from psdtuts+.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://gimp-tutorials.net/steampunk-gimp-tutorial">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Creating Dark Surreal Image</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://puteraaladin.blogspot.com/2009/03/gimp-tutorial-creating-dark-surreal.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/surreal.jpg"/></a><br
/> This tutorial is all about creating an dark surreal using some free stock images from Deviant Art and i want to introduce some new trick &#8211; combining two great free software, Gimp and IrfanView. The composition is quite simple, but with a little inspiration you can create something really nice.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://puteraaladin.blogspot.com/2009/03/gimp-tutorial-creating-dark-surreal.html">Article Link</a></strong></em><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/></p><h1>Create a Worn Vintage Pop Art Design</h1><p><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://sglider12.blogspot.com/2008/08/create-worn-vintage-pop-art-design.html"><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gimp/pop.jpg"/></a><br
/> Author going to teach you how to create a worn vintage pop art design in Gimp based on a tutorial by Alvaro Guzman at PSDTuts.<br
/> <br/><em><strong><a
target="_blank" href="http://sglider12.blogspot.com/2008/08/create-worn-vintage-pop-art-design.html">Article Link</a></strong></em><br
/></p><div
class="hl2"></div><p><br/><br
/> <a
href="http://www.gimp.org/" target="parent">Download and Test Drive GIMP</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://slodive.com/design/20-awesome-photo-manipulation-tutorials-for-gimp/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>47</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Apple Tablet Mock-Up Done Last Year For School Project Slay Them All!</title><link>http://slodive.com/design/apple-tablet-mock-up-done/</link> <comments>http://slodive.com/design/apple-tablet-mock-up-done/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:38:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>SloDive Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Drawing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MAC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Painted]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photoshop]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://slodive.com/?p=1445</guid> <description><![CDATA[These Apple Tablet mock-ups were created by designer Patrycjusz Brzezinski who resides in Poland. He named it the MacView and it appears it was created for a school project sometime last year. I've seen a lot of mock-ups over the past few weeks but none have caught my attention like these. They are breathtaking to look at and they really get the gears turning in my head. Only a few more days and we will know how the actual Apple Tablet looks and functions but one can only hope it's as cool as the concept below.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><br
/><h2><strong>Older Related Articles:</h2><ul><li><a
href="http://slodive.com/inspiration/time-lapse-cover-design-for-macworld-magazine/">Time Lapse Cover Design For Macworld Magazine</a></li><li><a
href="http://slodive.com/design/stop-motion-animation-videos-resources/">Tilt-Shift Photography Is Cool But Video…Amazing!</a></li><li><a
href="http://slodive.com/design/stop-motion-animation-videos-resources/">Stop Motion Animation Videos &#038; Resources</a></li></ul><p></strong><div
class="hl2"></div><p></center></p><p><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/pat.jpg"></p><h2><a
target="_blank" href="http://brzezinski.art.pl/">Visit Patrycjusz Brzezinski&#8217;s Portfolio </a></h2><div
class="hl2"></div><p><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview1.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview2.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview3.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview4.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview5.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview6.jpg"></p><p><img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview7.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview9.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview10.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview11.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview12.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview8.jpg"></p><div
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src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/macview/macview13.jpg"></p><div
class="hl2"></div><h1>Link To His Portfolio</h1><p><strong><a
rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.behance.net/PatrycjuszBrzezinski">Portfolio</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://slodive.com/design/apple-tablet-mock-up-done/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>35</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Tilt-Shift Photography Is Cool But Video&#8230;Amazing!</title><link>http://slodive.com/design/tilt-shift-videos/</link> <comments>http://slodive.com/design/tilt-shift-videos/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:23:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>SloDive Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[3D]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Illustration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photoshop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Showcase]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tilt Shift]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tutorial]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://slodive.com/?p=1392</guid> <description><![CDATA[We're gonna take a look at what tilt-shift photography is, the various ways to do it, and some amazing video examples of multiple images used to create an animated effect.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1> What Is Tilt-Shift Photography?</h1><p>According to <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift_photography">Wikipedia </a> &#8220;Tilt-shift photography&#8221; refers to the use of camera movements on small- and medium-format cameras, and sometimes specifically refers to the use of tilt for selective focus, often for simulating a miniature scene. Sometimes the term is used when the shallow depth of field is simulated with digital postprocessing; the name may derive from the tilt-shift lens normally required when the effect is produced optically.</p><h3>Tilt-Shift Example</h3><p><a
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arnarbi/508525463/sizes/l/" target="parent"><br
/> <img
src="http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tilt-shift/example-one.jpg"></a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arnarbi/508525463/sizes/l/" target="parent">Eiffel Tilt-Shift II</a><br
/> by ArnarBi</p><div
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href="http://www.google.com/products?q=tilt-+shift+lens&#038;hl=en&#038;aq=f" target="parent"> Tilt-Shift Lens</a> for sell.</p><p><strong>2.)</strong> For method two we can get a little creative and build our own tilt-shift lens. <a
href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/build-a-tilt-shift-camera-lens-peanuts" target="parent">Creative Pro </a>wrote an awesome article a while back on how to make your own <a
href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/build-a-tilt-shift-camera-lens-peanuts" target="parent">here</a>.</p><p><strong>3.)</strong> Finally for method three we can just skip the lens altogether and worry about creating the effect in the comfort of our own home with Photoshop. Yeah it&#8217;s cheating and not a real tilt-shift shot but I won&#8217;t tell if you won&#8217;t. Let&#8217;s take a look and see how this is done.</p><h2>Tutorial &#8211; How to fake tilt-shift in Photoshop</h2><p><object
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class="hl2"></div><p></p><h1> Photography Is Cool But Video Is Amazing</h1><p>Now that we have a good idea of what tilt-shift photography is lets take a look at some wonderful video examples. Some are done using many photographs to create an animated look and others are done in After Effects. Why do one image when you can do 30fps?</p><p><object
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isPermaLink="false">http://slodive.com/?p=1224</guid> <description><![CDATA[Of all the 3D software programs available C4D is said to be the easiest to learn and the most intuitive which is why the program has absolutely taken off. It's almost become an extension to Photoshop and designers are expected to know and be able to incorporate the program into their bag of tricks. If your like me and open the program and think to yourself where do I even start, then these tutorials should get you up and running.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><br
/><h2><strong>Older Related Articles:</h2><ul><li><a
href="http://slodive.com/photoshop/30-advanced-photoshop-illustration-tutorials/">30 Advanced Photoshop Illustration Tutorials</a></li><li><a
href="http://slodive.com/photoshop/photoshop-cheatsheets-our-must-know-shortcuts/">Photoshop Cheatsheets &#038; Our Must Know Shortcuts</a></li><li><a
href="http://slodive.com/photoshop/wallpapers-design-30-photoshop-tutorials/">Create Amazing Wallpapers Or Design Concepts With These 30 Photoshop Tutorials</a></li></ul><p></strong><div
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