Gradients in Adobe Illustrator CS4

Adobe Illustrator CS4 adds some functionality to gradients. Watch the video for examples of opacity control and the new gradient annotator.

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Crown symbols for Adobe Illustrator

A set of 8 vector crown symbols for Adobe Illustrator from darkdesign1209. Download
Note: To use, load the PDF with Illustrator and open the symbols palette (Window>Symbols).

Miss Vector Universe by Anthony Aguinaldo

A beauty contest based on a set of stunning vector girl illustrations by Anthony Aguinaldo. Below you can have a look at some of the contestants (Miss Brazil, Miss UK and Miss Jamaica). To see the full set of illustrations use this link.

3 Boston Terriers art

Sunday afternoon and I just finished up these little Boston Terriers. I am trying very hard to touch 3 client projects per day, even on the weekends. If I can keep up this pace I will go into November very strong and may even clear my plate for a few days so I can work on administrative stuff.

What Do You Think This Is ?

By Reallyfreshriceball

Spot Colors

"Screened in combination, the four inks of process printing – cyan, magenta, yellow and black – can create the illusion of a wide range of colors. But CMYK cannot reproduce large parts of the visible spectrum, such as very bright colors. After all, these four inks can only reflect light, not emit it."
Full Tutorial & Files Computer Arts Magazine 2008

Friday Dog Art

I did not have time this week to do a dog artist interview so instead I will post some of the projects I have been working on this week. I am really getting busy with holiday commissions. I am planning on working pretty hard this weekend.

"Henry"

"Mogul"

"Vijay"

"Sadie"

"Amaya"

There are only 22 days left to order a custom pet portrait this month for holiday gift giving.