Quick Tip: Creating Custom Color Swatches From Any Photo
In this quick tip we'll be looking at a technique that I use a lot when working with photos. If I like the colors in a photo and want to use those in a design, or in future designs, I'll create and save a custom swatches file. Let's take a look at how it's done in Photo...Read more
Create an Easy Neon Light Text Effect in Photoshop
Neon lights have a cool vintage look. Recreating that look in Photoshop is surprisingly easy. In this tutorial I'm using pink as my light color, but feel free to use blue or green or whatever color you prefer. Let's dive right in and get started....Read more
Working With Transparent Text Layers in Photoshop
Have you ever wanted to make text layers in Photoshop transparent and allow the background layer to show through? Layer masks and clipping masks cannot be directly applied to text layers in Photoshop, so we have to take a different approach if we want to avoid convertin...Read more
How to Create a Vintage Badge Logo with Illustrator and Photoshop
Ever wondered how to create those awesome retro badges that are so popular at the moment? It is surprisingly easy to create your own unique brand identity with Illustrator, and add authentic finishing touches in Photoshop....Read more
10 Incredible Illustrators that You Should be Following
Putting pen to paper, or pen to screen, is an incredible talent that I hold in high regard. There is no Photoshop filter or Illustrator action that can match the true craftsmanship of an artist. Below is a list of 10 illustrators that are more than worthy of your time a...Read more
Quick Tip: Using Bitmap Textures in Adobe Illustrator
Textures in Illustrator are a wonderful thing, but converting complex textures into vectors can be taxing and can unnecessarily bloat your file size. In comes bitmap textures to save the day. Bitmap in Illustrator? Trust me, it's better than it sounds. Let's take a look...Read more
How to Use the Active Store UI Kit to Create a Layout
If you've ever seen our UI kits and aren't sure how to start using them, then this is a must-read. This guide will show you how easy it is to create stunning ecommerce web layouts in a matter of minutes using the Active Store UI Kit....Read more
A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating an Outdoor Themed Vector Badge
Without a doubt, drawing graphics by hand is my preferred method of attack. I'm a fan of the slightly imperfect line made by the human hand versus the perfect line made by a vector drawing program. But, you can combine the two to create a powerful work flow. Let's take ...Read more