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Create an Easy Smoke Type Effect Using the Smudge Tool
Recently I was in need of a method to create a quick smoke effect for an ad that included text within the puffs of smoke. I found that the effect could be easily created by using the Smudge Tool in...
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Photoshop Quick Tip: Turn Any Photo into a Screen Printed Graphic
Screen printed graphics have a certain retro look and feel, which I love. Recently, I set out to find an easy way to recreate this look in Photoshop. Below are the steps I took to transform a photo...
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Illustrator Quick Tip: Embellish a Script Font Using the Trim Pathfinder
This simple technique is so fast and easy, you’re gonna love it. To transform a script font into something that looks like custom hand lettering can be a useful skill to have in your design arsenal....
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Create an Easy Stitched Fabric Type Style in Photoshop
Stitched fabric type can add a realistic element to your designs. It’s an appealing and stylish look that is easy to create using layer styles and a few fabric patterns. Let’s jump in and give it a...
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Photoshop Quick Tip: Improving Workflow Using Auto-Select
There is a tool in Photoshop that I use so often that I don’t even think about it. This tool is so essential to my work flow that I would be lost without it. I realized that if I didn’t write a PS...
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5 Simple Tricks to Enhance Your Textures in Photoshop
I take a lot of texture photos. The macro lens in on my camera about 90% of the time waiting for the opportunity to find a perfect texture. In most cases though, textures are not design ready right out...
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Illustrator Quick Tip: Create Decorative Swirls in Minutes Using the Width Tool
I’ve always been a huge fan of Si Scott. I’ve followed his work for some time now, and I’m always amazed at the amount of detail in his illustrations. I can’t imagine the time it takes to create such...
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Create a Painted Portrait Effect in Illustrator Using the Bristle Brush
In the past, when I wanted to create a paint-like effect, I always opened Photoshop and relied on the trusty old bitmap graphic. That is, until I discovered the Bristle Brush in Illustrator. The...
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Create a Quick and Easy 3D Type Effect
Clean and modern 3D type is a cool effect, and it’s surprisingly quick and easy to create. With the combination of Photoshop and Illustrator, this effect is can be created in minutes. Let’s take a look...
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Create a Vintage Type Design Using Envelope Distort in Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial I’ll show you how I use the Envelope Distort feature in Adobe Illustrator to warp text, creating a vintage badge or logo design. After that we’ll add some additional text, photos and...
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Announcing the Winners of the WeGraphics Community Art Project
The WeGraphics Community Art Project has closed. Thanks to everyone for their submissions. The three winning designs are below. Art Project resources can be found here. Experienced designers will tell...
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Summer Music Festival Poster Round-Up
There are dozens of major outdoor festivals held throughout the summer months, each seeking to catch the eye of people with limited time and money. Even in a digital age, the classic one-sheet concert...
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Create a Quick Vintage 3D Effect in Photoshop
If you’ve ever seen an old 3D movie, comic book or photograph you’ll recognize this look. It’s intended to produce a 3D effect when viewed through the old red and blue 3D glasses. But, if you’re like...
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How to Create a Stress Relief Coloring Book Page in Adobe Illustrator
I’ve noticed a recent trend of coloring books targeted to adults. It centers around the idea that coloring intricate patterns can be a method of stress relief and relaxation. These patterns are often...
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Quick Tip: Using Adjustment Layers for a Fast Hipster Look
We’ve all seen it on Instagram. The look is a blend of retro and vintage with a touch of cross processing. We tend refer to it as a “hipster” photo effect. Whatever you like to call it, the look is...
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Create an Easy Retro Type Effect in Adobe Illustrator
Everyone loves retro type styles. Whether its a poster heading or an editorial title, this style is very desirable. Creating type effects in Adobe Illustrator via the Appearance panel is quick and...
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Create a Quick and Easy Typographic Illustration in Illustrator
Creating a hand drawn look in Illustrator is easier than you think. So easy in fact, that you can create an entire design that looks completely hand drawn in a matter of minutes. I’ll show you how...
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The Top Free Resources of 2015
Happy 2016! We’ve put together a list of the 5 most-downloaded free WeGraphics resources of the last year. Sign up for our email and get new free resources right to your inbox. Dust Particle Brushes...
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Create an Easy Stitched Fabric Type Style in Photoshop
Stitched fabric type can add a realistic element to your designs. It’s an appealing and stylish look that is easy to create using layer styles and a few fabric patterns. Let’s jump in and give it a...
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Photoshop Quick Tip: Improving Workflow Using Auto-Select
There is a tool in Photoshop that I use so often that I don’t even think about it. This tool is so essential to my work flow that I would be lost without it. I realized that if I didn’t write a PS...
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