Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop vs. Illustrator: Part 2
Photoshop Vs. Illustrator in a (continued) no-holds-barred battle to the death! WARNING! This blog post contains foul language and dirty underhanded insults. The (harsh) opinions expressed in this article do not reflect those of Go Media Inc. or Adobe Inc.…
Photoshop vs. Illustrator: Part 1
Photoshop Vs. Illustrator in a no-holds-barred battle to the death! WARNING! This blog post contains foul language and dirty underhanded insults. The (harsh) opinions expressed in this article do not reflect those of Go Media Inc. or Adobe Inc. Please…
Create a Complete Apparel Tech Pack
So you just spent 10 or more hours creating a crazy t-shirt design and your client has officially signed off…so what now? You may have created stellar photo-realistic mockups and used tons of really cool colors- but none of this…
Create A Vector Art Twitter Bird Character Icon In Adobe Illustrator
In-depth Adobe Illustrator tutorial detailing the process of creating an original cartoon-style Twitter bird character vector illustration. From sketch to vector, this tutorial will not only walk you through the steps, but also offer tips on optimal methods for creating your vector art with maximum editability and flexibility.
Free Vector Pack 15 Sampler
We just released brand new collection of high quality vectors in Vector Pack 15!
It includes @oliverbarrett’s suggestion for Arabesque, a mind bending collection of Op Art, a detailed sequel in Ornate 2, Graffiti, Fashion, Dee Jay and some authentic Architectural Design Elements.
Rule Seven: Composition: putting it all together.
Part Seven of Seven Easy Principles to Becoming a Master Designer. Ok Folks, This is it; part seven of seven. I’ve hopefully convinced you to limit your use of colors and fonts, taught you to provide sufficient contrast, suggested that…
Free Vector Set 14 Sampler
Well we hope it’s been worth the wait! To celebrate the release of Complete Vector Set 14 we’re sharing favorite pieces from each of the 7 packs. There’s a lot more to see though – look through the image galleries…
Illustrate a Malevolent Skull in 8 Steps
In the tutorial I will go over how to create a cool looking malevolent skull that can be used for bands, t-shirts, or just vector art of your choosing.
Vector Freebie: Skeletons
Hey, sometimes it’s just fun to design with skulls, zombies & other not so living characters. The new vector skeletons from Vector Set 14 bring something different to the table. Inside you’ll find close ups of bones, teeth, claws, rib…
Vector Freebie: Ornate Flourish & Pattern
It’s Monday, and that means another taste of upcoming Vector Set 14. And this one is particularly tasty! First of all, none of these ornate images are recycled from low-resolution stock. We’ve created each one from scratch and have baggy…
Vector Freebie: Hand Drawn Wings
For Vector Pack 14, Hand Drawn Wings became a stand out example of why we love to create art. Graphite, ink & moleskine fibers went flying & soon Go Media artists Adam Law, Jeff Finely & Bill Beachy had created…
Hand Drawn Vector Eyeball Freebie
Awhile back I got a friendly email from designer & illustrator Rich Nosworthy saying he had some fun eyeball vectors to share. After poking around his well developed portfolio, I was excited to see what he had in mind. He…
How to Design a Font: {Part 4} Finishing Touches
Well this is it – the final part in my series “How to Design a Font”! Be sure to catch up with the previous articles in the series: Part 1: Get inspired Part 2: Draw up a Storm! and Part…
Sexy Holiday Vector Pin-Up Girl Tutorial
A month or so ago I did this sweet tutorial of a pin-up girl on a motorcycle. It had been a project from on of our better clients. Since they liked and bought the design I thought that they wouldn’t…
Freebies, Discounts, Vectors & Textures!
Discounts Last week Go Media’s Arsenal released Tennery & Ladies Short Sleeve Templates. This week Go Media has two major resources to announce – Vector Pack 13 & Fingerpaint Textures! To celebrate the new packs, we’re sharing the discount code…
Create a Dream Design with 3D Typography
Hello, my name is Alex Beltechi, a designer that is currently studying in college and working in the print media realm. I would love to explain my vast experience and overwhelming knowledge to you, but due to the fact that…
How to make a vector pattern brush
Hey everybody! I hope the last few weeks have gone well for you – whatever that may mean. I hope that you found at least a little time to soak up all the great resources and knowledge being shared around…
14 Free Scatter Brushes & How-to
I was screen spying on Go Media’s Chris Comella as he was working on a Smashing Pumpkins design in which the dense black typography was exploding shards in every direction. He placed every particle by hand (and it shows). I…
Free Vector Pack 12 Sampler
Jeff promised there would be a sample when he announced the release of Vector Pack 12 last week, and here it is. This freebie is just a taste of what’s in the real thing. We picked one piece from each…
Vector Freebie: Fingerprints
It was a messy Monday morning at Go Media as this fingerprint freebie was being made. There are eleven vector pieces inside that include finger tips, palm prints and streaks. Experiment using the palm prints to distress some type! As…
How to Draw Your Own Vector Wings
Everyone loves to give away free vectors, but what about teaching a man to fish? Here’s how to create your own wings Go Media style. In this tutorial you’ll need Adobe Illustrator and some skills with the pen tool.
Vector Freebie & Micro Tutorial: Seamless Swirls
Hey it’s a Monday morning freebie! This one took a little extra time to make, so I really hope you enjoy it. It is (mostly) seamless, so you can drop it into your swatches panel and fill any shape with…
Vector Freebie: Night Lights
Be honest – is this what you would see if you took off your coke-bottle glasses on a late night drive home? These out of focus night light vectors can add a sleepy, dreamy feeling to a design. This freebie…
How to make an animated GIF with 8-Bit Characters: Part 2: Animation
In the last post, I showed you how to make 8-bit characters in Adobe Illustrator. In this post, we will animate those characters in Adobe Photoshop using the Animation Window. 1. CREATE A NEW PHOTOSHOP DOCUMENT To Begin, open up…