We’re saying goodbye to another year with our annual roundup of our best posts of 2016. But before we get into it, let’s look at a few other things we did in 2016:
- We welcomed Envato Elements to the family. If you’re a regular purchaser of items from marketplace websites such as Envato Market, Elements might be the perfect place for you to save money on multiple purchases.
- We continued our regular themed content weeks. In 2016 we had: Grease Week, X-Men Week, Fairy Tale Week, and Horror Movie Week.
- Introduced new content concepts of “Deconstruction” posts. Envato Market authors have shown us how they created some of their biggest selling items.
- A major win for global diversity in our content: we reached over 3,000 translations!
These articles and tutorials have been a hit with our community and been shared, tweeted, commented on, and tried out many, many times. So here’s the list of those you may have missed or wish to revisit.
The 50 Best Design Tutorials & Articles of 2016
Based on a selection of data from community interactions and traffic, let me present you with our top posts of 2016. Is your favourite there?
DrawingHow to Draw a RoseMonika Zagrobelna
Photoshop EffectsHow to Create VHS Glitch Art in Adobe PhotoshopIvan Gromov
Photo ManipulationHow to Turn a Landscape Photograph Into an Isometric Icon in Adobe PhotoshopMohammad Jeprie
Icon DesignHow to Create Flat Profession Avatars in Adobe IllustratorYulia Sokolova
Pixel ArtWhat is Pixel Art?Mary Winkler
FashionHow to Create a 50s Fashion Illustration in Adobe IllustratorMaria Dimova
Photo Manipulation10 Tips for Improving Your Photo Manipulation SkillsKirk Nelson
DrawingHow to DrawMonika Zagrobelna
PortraitHow to Create a Greyscale Monochrome Vector Portrait in Adobe IllustratorSharon Milne
IllustrationHow to Create a Sleeping Cat on a Pile of Books and Indoor Plants in Adobe IllustratorNataliya Dolotko
Graphic Design10 Illustrator Tools Every Designer Should Be UsingAndrei Stefan
Flat Design10 Top Tips on Creating Flat Design GraphicsYulia Sokolova
Font DesignHow to Create a Font in Adobe IllustratorMary Winkler
Global InfluencesHow to Design a Vintage Travel Poster in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopJanie Kliever
Digital PaintingHow to Paint Realistic Skin in Adobe PhotoshopMelody Nieves
Pixel ArtHow to Make Pixel CharactersRené Alejandro Hernández
Fan ArtHow to Create a Wolverine Photo Manipulation With Adobe PhotoshopJenny Le
Photo ManipulationHow to Create a Floral Portrait Photo Manipulation in Adobe PhotoshopJenny Le
TexturesHow to Create a Watercolor Texture in Adobe IllustratorMary Winkler
Text EffectsHow to Create a Layered Floral Typography Text Effect in Adobe PhotoshopRose
IllustrationHow to Create a Long Scrolling Background for a WebsiteYulia Sokolova
Pixel ArtHow to Create a Pixel Art Portrait in Adobe PhotoshopRené Alejandro Hernández
Text EffectsHow to Create a Double Exposure Inspired Text Effect in Adobe PhotoshopRose
SummerHow to Create a Summer Icon Pack in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Stefan
VectorHow to Create Easy Kawaii Animals in Adobe IllustratorNataliya Dolotko
TypographyHow to Combine Photography & Type for a Dramatic EffectGrace Fussell
Global InfluencesHow to Create an Amsterdam Cityscape in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopJanie Kliever
Photo ManipulationHow to Create a Cute Baby Dragon Photo Manipulation in Adobe PhotoshopMonika Zagrobelna
TypographyHow to Create a Hand-Lettering Textured Poster in Adobe IllustratorYulia Sokolova
Photoshop ActionsHow to Create a Dark Photo Effect Action for Beginners in Adobe PhotoshopMarko Kožokar
Text EffectsHow to Create a ‘Stranger Things’ Inspired Text Effect in Adobe PhotoshopRose
Text EffectsPhotoshop in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Text PortraitMelody Nieves
TypographyHow to Create Vector Floral Typography in Adobe IllustratorYulia Sokolova
Text EffectsHow to Create a Colorful 3D Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius
Day of the DeadHow to Create a Glamorous Calavera Portrait in Adobe PhotoshopMelody Nieves
WinterHow to Create a Wintry, Snow Background in Adobe IllustratorVladimir Galantsev
Adobe PhotoshopHow to Create a Cool Glitch Photo Effect in Adobe PhotoshopMelody Nieves
Digital PaintingHow to Paint Realistic Hair in Adobe Photoshop: Short Hair & BeardsMelody Nieves
Icon DesignHow to Create Delicious Toast Icons in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma
Resumes9 Creative Resume Design Tips (With Template Examples)Grace Fussell
Text Effects25 Creative Photoshop Text Effects – With Vibrant StylesSean Hodge
Graphic DesignThe Graphic Designer’s Resource KitMary Winkler
Adobe PhotoshopPhotoshop in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Portrait QuoteKirk Nelson
WinterHow to Create a Winter Snow Globe in Adobe PhotoshopJohn Negoita
Flat DesignHow to Create a Retro Funfair Vector in Adobe IllustratorYulia Sokolova
Text EffectsHow to Create a 3D Antique Metal Text Effect in Adobe PhotoshopRose
DrawingHow to Draw TreesMonika Zagrobelna
SpringHow to Create Spring Flowers From Basic Shapes in Adobe IllustratorNataliya Dolotko
Adobe FuseHow to Use Adobe FuseKirk Nelson
Adobe Photoshop15 Photoshop Poster Mockup Templates – For Your Creative DesignsSean Hodge
Bonus: Top Translated Posts of 2016!
Although these weren’t published in 2016, due to their translation, they were the most popular translated tutorials:
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- Vreau s? desenez: exerci?ii simple pentru încep?tori
- Una Guía Para Principiantes de Paint Tool SAI
- Bagaimana Membuat Gambar Potret Vector Geometris dengan Style WPAP Menggunakan Adobe Illustrator
- Spécial Rentrée: 30 Tutoriels Simples Pour Adobe InDesign
If you’re interested in translating your favourite tutorials, you can check out our page on Translating for Envato Tuts+.
Goodbye 2016, Bring on 2017!
If your New Year’s Resolution is to share your knowledge with the design community this year, then get in touch with us to get paid to teach at Envato Tuts+. We’re always looking for quality, original content.
On behalf of Envato Tuts+ and the Team Awesome Instructor Team, I’d like to wish you all the best for 2017!
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