40 Detailed Drawing Tutorials for Adobe Illustrator

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40 Detailed Drawing Tutorials for Adobe Illustrator

March 17, 2010 - 25 Comments

Categories → Graphic Design,Illustrator,Tutorial,Vector



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Adobe Illustrator can at first seem a little bit intimidating and daunting (speaking from first hand experience) to work

with, whereas it is in many ways similar to working within Photoshop (or any other graphic editor), but in others very

very different. And the thing is, quite often certain design techniques with Illustrator may seem at first complex, but in

actual fact are very very simple – Its just about learning techniques.

There is no better way for learning new Illustrator techniques, for a beginner or an advanced user, than delving into agood high quality and detailed tutorial, which is exactly what you will find in the tutorials below.

How To Build a Vector Clock Graphic

Follow this walkthrough to learn by adding layer after layer of vector shapes, along with a range of gradients and a spot

of texture can quickly create a great looking icon-style clock graphic.

Create Lady Birds Insect

Lady birds, is there any other insect that symbolize the prosperity and freshness of the nature more? In this tutorial you

will be shown how to create a cool lady bird using Adobe Illustrator.

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Vector Handphone Tutorial

In this tutorial, you'll be shown how to draw a vector mobile phone by using simple shapes and gradients.

How to Create a 3D Marker in Illustrator



How to Create a 3D Marker in Illustrator

There are many ways to create a marker in Adobe Illustrator, but this might be one of the quickest. It only takes threepaths, some text for the imprint and a 3D effect to create a semi-realistic and freely rotatable marker.

Create a Stylized Avocado

In this tutorial, you'll how to create a cut avocado with simple shapes, blends, and textures. We’ll design both the outerskin, yummy light green avocado filling, and the inner core.

How to Create Stereo Headphone Plugs



How to draw an USB Flash Drive

In this advanced tutorial, you will be shown how to draw this amazing USB flash drive.

How to Create a Photorealistic iMac and Magic Mouse

This tutorial is about using Adobe Illustrator’s Mesh Tool (U) and several basic techniques to create a vector style

monitor and mouse, with a similar design as Apple’s brand new iMac 27″ with magic mouse.



Create an old TDK Cassette

The retro style is always a popular style, and in this tutorial you'll be shown how to create a standard D-C60 TDk

cassette in just a few minutes.

How to draw a delicious Burger



How to draw a delicious Burger

Create a Golden, Vector Compass

In this tutorial you will be taken through the steps and techniques for creating a golden compass.



How to Create A Realistic Chef’s Knife

If you love cooking, then this tutorial is just for you! Learn how to create a realistic chef’s knife by using simple paths

and gradients. You’ll use relatively easy techniques to give an object volume, control the lighting, and make it look super

sharp.



How To Create A Vector Wacom Tablet

In this tutorial, you will be shown how to create a vector Wacom tablet in Illustrator CS4 using some basic shapes,gradients, and effects. In order to follow this tutorial, you should have some prior experience with the Pen Tool and

know how to manipulate preexisting points and curves.



Create An Awesome Space Rocket

You’ll draw a shiny, awesome-looking space rocket in Adobe Illustrator using advanced techniques such as gradient

meshes, pattern brushes and opacity masks. You will then learn how to add a flare, smoke, clouds and sky to complete

this fun illustration.



Realistic Orange Tutorial

In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to make a photo realistic orange using Adobe Illustrator CS3.



Turn a Client Approved Snack Label into a 3D Looking Snack Pack

Often after approving the final label’s design, clients will want to see the design mocked-up as a package. Starting with

a final label design, you’ll use Illustrators mesh tools to simulate a 3D package design.



How to Make an Icy Cocktail



How to Create a Cute Earth Illustration in Vector

In this tutorial, you'll be taken through the steps of creating a cute earth illustration. You’ll use basic shapes and some

Illustrator knowhow to make this. It’s a fun look at the earth, as seen from space, and interpreted in a cartoon vector

style.



Create A Realistic Pendrive

In this Adobe Illustrator tutorial you will be shown how to create a realistic pendrive only using shapes and gradients.



Drawing a Chinese Fan

In this tutorial you'll learn to draw a chinese fan in Illustrator using some simple but effective techniques.

How to Make Super-Sharp, Vector Swords

In this tutorial you’ll be shown how to draw a sword in Illustrator, using the Rectangle Tool, gradients, and other

Illustrator tools.



How to Create Semi-Realistic Scissors

In this tutorial, you are going to create metallic scissors using some basic Illustrator tools, as well as simple shading and

highlighting effects to create this illustration.

Drawing a Clock

In this tutorial you'll draw a cool looking clock with simulated 3D metallic look and lustre.



Draw A Realistic Vector Light Bulb From Scratch

In this tutorial, you'll be shown how to build a light bulb from scratch in Illustrator, using numerous shapes and effects to

create this illustration.



How to Create Shiny, Vector Dice

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a set of vector dice using Adobe Illustrator and the Gradient Mesh Tool. The

Gradient Mesh Tool can be tricky to get the hang of, but hopefully with this tutorial it will shed some light on this great

little tool.



Create a Rocketing, Vector Aircraft Shuttle

In this tutorial, you’ll be creating a illustration of a speeding aircraft shuttle. It’s going to be all vector, but along the way

you’ll use blends, and other techniques that give this rocketing aircraft an interesting look.



How To Create A Slick IPod Icon

This is a great little illustrator tutorial form Creative Nerds, which shows you how to create an iPod icon using illustrator.

This is s good tutorial for beginners learning their way around Illustrator simply because the entire iPod is created using

only basic default illustrator shapes.



How to Create a Recycling, Paper Bag Icon

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create an eco-friendly paper icon with simple shapes and gradients. This tutorial is

great for beginners getting started with icon design, as this is a fairly simple icon to create.

Create a Vintage TV Set IconIn this tutorial, you will create an open book mostly with Illustrator’s 3D Extrude & Bevel Tool and create the open

pages with graphics and add a wavy background. The book can be easily customized by applying your own graphics to



pages with graphics and add a wavy background. The book can be easily customized by applying your own graphics to

the pages.

Create an Open Book with Illustrator’s 3D Extrude & Bevel Tool



How to Make a Flat Screen HDTV

This tutorial is going to walk you through the process of making a nice flat-screen HDTV. This could be great for

showing off images or videos, or just honing your Illustrator skills. It will cover a variety of tools including the Gradient

Palette and the Pathfinder Palette.

Cute Retro-Flavored Teddy Bear with the Gradient Mesh Tool



Cute Retro-Flavored Teddy Bear with the Gradient Mesh Tool

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to easily add a retro feeling to your creations and also cover techniques such as using

gradient mesh tool to add inner shadows to your objects, which gives them a subtle rounding while keeping your

artwork scalable.

How to Create an Electronic Piano

In this tutorial, you’ll be shown how to make your own realistic, electronic piano in Illustrator. You’ll create quite a few

shapes and apply various gradients and blends to make this vector instrument. Even though it’s a bit of work to put all

this together, the techniques used in this tutorial are fairly simple.

Creating a Toaster-Popping Illustration

With this tutorial, learn how to apply some effects not often used in Illustrator, like the Chrome effect, which is used to

create metallic look with a realistic aspect. Also, notable in this tutorial is the use of Texturizer to create toast texture.

You will also use 3D effect and the Mesh tool, which bring depth to the this illustration.



You will also use 3D effect and the Mesh tool, which bring depth to the this illustration.

Create a Vector Tree with Custom Brushes and the Gradient MeshTool

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a leaf-filled, vector tree – step by step. Some of the techniques you’ll use are

custom made brushes to create the leaves, and Gradient Mesh Tool for creating light and shadows.



Create a Candy Inspired Vector Snowboard Design

Learn how to put together a sweet candy inspired design in Illustrator by cutting, splitting and joining vector paths to

produce an intricate weave of shapes. You’ll then add some finishing touches with subtle shading and a cool striped

overlay to add depth to the design.

How to Turn Glasses into a Great Geek Icon



In this tutorial, you’ll be shown how to make a cool, or should we say geeky, glasses icon. You should be versed in

Adobe Illustrator’s tools to complete this tutorial. You’ll learn how to take creative license and create an illustration that

uses a photo reference, but differs a bit in the final design.

How to Create a Vector Safari Compass

The Safari browser from Apple has a great little icon that works well in small formats while also displaying quite a lot of

intricate details when viewed in large format. Navigate through this Adobe Illustrator tutorial to draw up your own

vector Safari inspired compass in Adobe Illustrator.



Create a Colorful Cocktail Icon

Create A Mouthwatering Chocolate Covered Strawberry



You can easily apply this illustration to your own greeting card, t-shirt, or anything else you can think of. Moreover, you

can apply this tutorial to other illustrations and logos.

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Ivanjov96

Like Reply8 months ago

Good tutorials indeed. Like the oranges tut.

Frank Zweegers

Like Reply9 months ago

Good tutorials.Thank you for sharing with us!

michael sagikwa

Like Reply1 year ago

Fantastic! these are great, hours of fun, thanks for sharing

peter


These are awesome!! Great roundup!

If you don't mind, here is an Illustrator tutorial I did a week or so ago!

http://www.rasterrebels.com/tu...

Andy Sowards



http://www.rasterrebels.com/tu...

Hope you like it!


Yep, great tutorial Andy, thanks for the share!

Paul Andrew

Like Reply1 year ago in reply to Andy Sowards

Nice collection of illustrator tutorials. i think you missed this one http://www.smashingshare.com/2...

Waheed Akhtar


Hi Waheed, great tutorial. Yeah, I may have missed that one. Sorry ;(

Paul Andrew

Like Reply1 year ago in reply to Waheed Akhtar

very nice List illustrator tutorial..

Thank you for sharing, amazing list.

Beth McLain | Web Designer


you create really useful illustrator tutorials, we thankful to you for "Create Lady Birds Insect".

Tutorial Lounge


Thanks ever so much for mentioning Creative Nerds illustrator tut, and also a great collection of tutorials.

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these tutorials look awesome. i can't wait to try them later! =D


Great Vector Tutorials....there are some really useful ones here. THX!

JC


i liked it ...... and i use for this images

Aliyakhan93

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