Illustrator tuts

	Create a Stylized, Vector Rubik’s Cube Jacob Lee on Apr 7th 2010 with 36 comments Learn to create a stylized Rubik’s Cube in Illustrator. I’ll take you through how to make every detail of the final illustration, which will teach you some new techniques and introduce you to some new Illustrator tools. Let’s get started with creating this iconic, retro puzzle cube.
	Create a Vector Tree with Custom Brushes and the Gradient Mesh Tool Isabel Romero Hoffmeyer on Jan 20th 2010 with 26 comments In this tutorial you will learn how to create a leaf-filled, vector tree – step by step. Some of the techniques we’ll use are custom made brushes to create the leaves, and Gradient Mesh Tool for creating light and shadows. So let’s get started!
	Creating a Surrealistic Hand-Drawn Illustration Roberto Sensi on Jan 4th 2010 with 30 comments In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a surrealistic illustration using fine liners, marker, an economic all in one printer, Illustrator and Photoshop. I’m going to explain how to draw the figures that we need even without having great drawing skills. Then vectorize the drawings in Illustrator where we do the most part of positioning and coloring the illustration. After we’ll import into Photoshop to apply a texture, some filters, india ink splashes and some tonal adjustments. This is a great way to create illustrations with a hand-drawn feel!
	How to Create Vector Folk Buildings Using a Digital Tablet and Tracing Techniques Ferenc Szeles on Dec 26th 2009 with 32 comments Will another vector drawing tutorial that uses tracing techniques change the world? I hope yes, since tracing improves your way of conceiving the world graphically and representing it. The more you trace, the more you find the important visual clues to capture the world in your art. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to achieve a 1920′s folk art deco look, seen in the works of artists such as, Transylvanian architectural illustrator and researcher László Debreceni. I recommend you use a graphic tablet for this one, as we’ll be taking full advantage of pressure sensitivity. The techniques shown here work best on buildings and structures.
	How to Create a Vector Goldfish in Six Steps Iaroslav Lazunov on Nov 24th 2009 with 29 comments In this tutorial I’ll show you the process I use for creating a vector goldfish in six easy steps. The steps are a bit condensed so Intermediate Illustrator users will benefit greatly, though beginners will be able to get similar results, you’ll just need to experiment a bit more with these tools and techniques. The vector goldfish is created with the use of the Mesh, Blend and Symbol Tools. Let’s get started!
	Tracing a Vector Face From a Reference Photo Jesse Hora Dot Com on Oct 20th 2009 with 34 comments There are numerous ways that you could approach using a reference photo in illustration, an obvious option being to ‘trace’ the photo. Since there are so many microscopic details in a photograph you have to make numerous decisions on how you want the image to look in the end. Do you want it to look photorealistic? Or more stylized? Comic book-esque? Cartoon-like? All of these decisions will result in the look and style of your final image, and your work as a whole. As a commercial designer/illustrator, the style and look of your work will make or break you. This tutorial will cover these decisions as we create an illustration from a reference photo.
	Super-Slick, Screen Printing Separations with Illustrator Chad Holmes on Aug 3rd 2009 with 34 comments For today’s designer a versatile range of mediums exist to get your artwork seen. The problem with this versatile range of mediums is that they do not all exist on hi-res monitors. In this tutorial, we will explore the process of taking your design from the screen to the shirt. Specifically, we’ll address one of the biggest headaches for a designer – separating your design for print. The steps in this tutorial will show you how to keep your clients looking good, and your screen-printers sane.
	How To Design a Sweet Linework & Typography Combo Birthed Creative Studio on Apr 29th 2010 with 30 comments In this tut, we’ll create a quick sketch similar to the style made famous by the ridiculously gifted guys at Mulheres Barbadas. We’ll scan our sketch in, ink it up in Flash, move it over to Illustrator for coloring, add some nice typography and finish in Photoshop for some subtle grunge. A graphics tablet of some description will make this tut (and probably your life in general) 90% more satisfying, but isn’t essential – if you’re nifty with a mouse you’ll have no troubles inking up your sketch tablet-less-ly. Let’s get started!
	Use Illustrator to Create a Fun, 3D, Character Logo David Laplante on Dec 1st 2009 with 22 comments In this tutorial we’ll use illustrators 3D tool to create text with depth. We’ll give the letters personality by placing them at angles and choosing a fun font. We’ll add a crazy rabbit character and unify all the colors as we add simple shading. Lastly, we’ll give this fun logo a sticker effect. We cover quite a bit of ground in this tutorial, so fire up Illustrator and let’s begin!
	Make an Awesome Military Themed Vector Package Jonathan on Jul 13th 2009 with 42 comments Discover how to create a shiny military themed ration package. This Adobe Illustrator tutorial is ideal for advanced users. We’ll use an interesting combination of techniques to create this themed package design. Let’s get started!
	How to Create an Identity Package in Illustrator Rype on May 19th 2009 with 35 comments In this Illustrator CS4 tutorial I’ll show you how to create an Identity Package including: business cards, letterhead, and envelopes, all in Illustrator. In the tutorial you will set up your document, design the identity package, and learn best practices for proofing and sending to the printer. This tutorial will focus more on setting up your document to create this package, rather than focusing on the creative aspects of the design.
	Create Your Own Gothic Looking Card Deck Simona Pfreundner on Apr 21st 2009 with 16 comments In this tutorial, we will explain how to create an awesome card deck design. You’ll create our own brushes and design elements to achieve a cool looking card. Let’s get started!
	How to Make an Eco Friendly Vector Poster Simona Pfreundner on Mar 24th 2009 with 25 comments In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to create an illustrated poster and how to set up our own crop marks in a few easy steps. This tutorial is aimed at the beginning Adobe Illustrator user. Creating this poster is relatively easy, so let’s get started at the jump!
	Design a Print-Ready Beer Label in Adobe Illustrator Alan Ballard on Mar 18th 2009 with 67 comments Alright folks, it’s time to roll up the sleeves and get down to business with this full-featured Adobe illustrator CS3 tutorial. This one takes you from setup to production of a really cool beer label, although this could be useful for any bottled concoction of your choosing. We get to cover all kinds of useful Tools like Type On A Path, Live Trace, and the Opacity Mask. My buddy brewed his own beer and I made him labels using this technique, and they were an instant hit! I’m very happy to show you how it’s done. OK, let’s do it!
	How to Design a Classic Heraldic Figure Dani Polak on Mar 6th 2009 with 22 comments Ever since I was about ten years old I was fascinated by heraldic figures. This tutorial is all about creating heraldic figures. It’s not about ‘tricks,’ but more about ‘creative inspiration,’ and how to achieve good results relatively ‘quickly.’ Let’s look at making shields, heraldic design elements, and simple text effects to create a classic branded design. Have fun!

[Bonus] Mugumugi vs. 娑婆噹 / 炎熱七月花蓮消暑知性順便洗Gucci的畢業轉大人輕旅行

娑婆噹又叫做水源地，之前我都忘了這邊，現在又多一個地點囉！這裡跟國福佐倉是同一條路線上，所以囉，點進去看網誌，看看別人的遊記就知道了！

水源地

插水ing

花蓮嘛，插水的地方最多了。

炎熱七月花蓮消暑知性順便洗Gucci的畢業轉大人輕旅行 day3

Day3

幕谷慕魚

慕谷慕魚

水面光可鑑人，群山環抱，光看圖都覺得它在呼吸的地方，這就是花蓮的秘境-Mugumugi。

Mugumugi是太魯閣語，白話來說就是「慕谷慕魚」，今天要趕一大早來這邊辦入山證，有多早呢？早上五點半就可以準備從小屋出發了！我想你們平常就有早起的習慣，這難不倒你們的啦。應該可以騎機車去，因為路程不遠而且便利性高。

這邊的水是可以下去玩的喔！所以你們要記得帶換洗衣物或者是泳具才能更貼近體驗這秘境的美！

今天我們也走free路線，之後都是隨選隨go。
是不是很有rock’n roll的style！

炎熱七月花蓮消暑知性順便洗Gucci的畢業轉大人輕旅行 day2

Day 2

第二天呢，我們可以早一點起來，做什麼呢？人家說早起的鳥兒有蟲吃，但我們不吃蟲，我們要來幫Gucci洗澡！
本來有三個人，要抓住Gucci幫他刷洗是很簡單的，只是現在縮減為兩個人，難度提高不少，但是我想你們兩個應該是可以勝任這項工作的！加油！
刷洗完後，就要帶去之前提到的草皮放狗啦！也就是國福佐倉步道一帶

大草皮

到中午便要準備出發前往「鯉魚潭」。花蓮雙潭，七星跟鯉魚，一海一山，各有情趣，而鯉魚潭便是群山環繞，綠意盎然的一片天地。之所以名為鯉魚，不是因為潭水的形狀，而是圍繞的山形，可以仔細觀察，必有一番滋味。

環潭公路一圈約四公里，騎單車或慢慢散步來上一圈，都很愜意，還是來段新鮮冒險，前往「慕谷慕魚」，也是一種選擇…。 

緩步鯉魚潭，從不同的方位角度賞景，湖光倒影，色澤層次多變。

清晨來，鯉魚山青翠倒影映在潭上，潭面漂著淡淡霧氣，一片靜謐，午後天空起了變化，山裡頭雨來的很急，陣雨還未落下，蛙唱蟲鳴，夜晚，路燈昏黃盞盞倒影映在潭上，潭面還是漂著薄薄霧氣，依然靜謐…。

不過我們也可以乘坐鴨子船遊潭，體會湖光山色，所以看到時候各位的興致吧。

鯉魚潭風光

在欣賞完湖光水色後，如果還有時間，我們可以出發去「林田山」。

曾有「小上海」之稱的林田山林場，在政府禁伐林木的政策後，林田山終於洗盡鉛華、回歸自然，時過境遷，但林田山的美仍舊保留，除了原始山川景觀與生態外，林場遺留的檜木房舍、運載鐵道，處處可見前人留下的痕跡，而現今的林田山風貌，也被人形容與「九份」相似。

這裡很有風味，在這邊待一下子，是不錯的選擇。

林田山風華

今天會玩花蓮中區不是沒有原因的，因為今天的晚餐要在這裡解決！那就是隱身半山腰的「月廬」。
雖然月廬梅子雞很好吃，但是有人吃素，那不就只能乾瞪眼了嗎？
不！這裡有許多山產蔬菜，保證不吃雞也能大噲朵頤！
這裡的庭院與夜景也是一絕。


「吃，飽，喝，足，吹吹涼風看夜景，這就是夏天的晚飯啊！」
                                                                              友蔵心の俳句

月廬

月廬梅子雞

享受完夏日晚餐後，出發回小屋。接下來的行程很free，看是要休息還是喝酒玩牌玩遊戲都可以，再不然可以出發去看夜景。之後會再整理夜景行程給你們過目。
如果你們有特別想去的地方，可以討論一下，我再看能不能安排進去哦。

炎熱七月花蓮消暑知性順便洗Gucci的畢業轉大人輕旅行 day1

Day 1
 到花蓮後看要直奔渡假小屋放行李還是先在花蓮市找餐廳解決中餐，然後要去花蓮前最高軍事指揮中心「兵事部」的辦公室參觀，聽說以前神風特攻隊去炸別人前都在這邊喝天皇賞賜的「御前酒」，是高級軍官的休憩所，現在是清幽避世，蒼松老屋靜望美崙溪口的「松園別館」，在此松下聽風，海景山色盡入眼簾，這裡是太平洋詩歌的故鄉，當代文藝青年必來朝聖之地。

渡假小屋附近風光

松園別館

在松園文化洗禮之後便出發前往花蓮的驕傲，名字有潭卻不是潭的「七星潭」。

到七星潭玩耍，動靜皆宜，可以只是欣賞蔚藍的海岸、或者觀看潮浪飛濺的翻滾變化。也可以觀看落日斜陽，仰望滿天星斗，暫時擺脫塵世間的束縛，盡情的放鬆暫停。有興致的話，也能漫步礫灘、踏浪戲水，在各種顏色形狀的卵石堆中，尋找發現奇石的樂趣。

本來要帶Gucci玩的，但是考慮到如果要帶Gucci出來，要從松園折返小屋，這樣挺麻煩而且之後也特地安排了草皮放狗行程，於是就取消了Gucci出來的資格。最重要的是，我們要來騎單車環潭！

單人、或雙人、三人協力的單車之旅。沿著海濱規劃完善的自行車專用道，享受著陽光的洗禮，接受海風的吹拂，徜徉碧海藍天，悠游在單純的汗水淋漓。

這附近有七星柴魚博物館和原野牧場可來吃吃逛逛。

七星潭

在外面消磨了一個下午後，就回小屋休息啦！不過在吃晚餐前要先來個實習前的實習，陪小朋友上國一的英文先修！相信準老師一定駕輕就熟。基於有勞動就有收穫的道理，晚餐一定不會虧待各位！trust me！

晚餐後看個電視，Gucci就要出門散步啦！繞小屋附近3000m左右，吹風助消化！也讓悶一整天的Gucci出門發洩。但是Gucci還沒洗澡，所以明天可以來個Gucci洗澡趴喔！

悶到爆的Gucci

?

為什麼要以為自己很有邏輯呢？
為什麼要把簡單的常識講得好像自己很有學術味一樣？

大師？
除了你自己爽以外我不知道還有誰會覺得你是。
也許啦，你在你的圈圈是會有人認為你大師沒錯。

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最近真的運氣背到一個不可思議。

拼了好幾個大早看球賽，想說太陽要Beat LA，結果反而被LA Beat。
畢業證書還扣在不知道哪間辦公室。
莫名其妙的被放鳥。

還有要死要活為了那些大大小小也許看過爽一下就算了的東西在忙，天天跟太陽說晚安。
媽的，我寧可書不念，什麼都先停了只為了那些東西，最後呢？
最後就是畢業那天，似乎只有林貴美才是好人。

幹，我實在是受不了了。個人的偏見告訴我：為什麼假仙的人不用這麼難堪？

？

我以為有些事只是我的原則。
沒想到，






原來這樣叫自閉。

nonsense

我相信我的直覺。

只能說，

幹。

我是吃飽撐著活受罪，我也真想不爽就不要，哪輪得到我四處奔波。