Kye Cha

We have another great Vector Plus tutorial available exclusively for Plus members today. If you want to learn how to create retro illustrative designs, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. This one will have you adding those subtle touches that will take your work to the next level!

This Tutorial is Filled with Creative Techniques

I’d describe this as an intermediate level tutorial and throughout the process I’ll show how you how to add a little Art Deco glamour to your illustrations by making subtle use of the Gradient and Transparency palettes in Illustrator CS4, as well as introducing an aged paper feel with clever use of texture resource files.

Tutorial Details

• Program: Illustrator CS4
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Estimated Completion Time: 4 hours

A preview of the final image is below.

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This is a Detailed and Professional Tutorial

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Meet Alex Beltechi

Alex is the new Psdtuts+ editor, but he’s been writing awesome tutorials for the site for a long time. Alex is one of the most talented Photoshop illustrators in the world, or at least in Romania – though he’d never say that! Alex is also a pianist and composer, and a good one at that.