Create a Vintage, 50s Style Auto Advertisement (Print Design)

If you want to take learn how to create ads with a rockin’ 50?s retro flair, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. This tutorial shows you how to use retro inspired influences, your own character designs, custom lettering to create a spirited design.

This tutorial takes a brief look at the quintessential aspects of 1950?s automotive advertising, the aesthetics of the cars and the portrayal of their owners. Then taking what we’ve learned to create an image that embodies the spirit of the bold 50?s auto ads.

Tutorial Details

  • Program: Adobe Illustrator CS4 – CS5
  • Difficulty: Advanced
  • Estimated Completion Time: 2hrs

This tutorial is written by Ben Mounsey.

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Creating Hero Versus Villain Character Archetypes (Character Design)

Learn the fundamental characteristics of creating heros and villains. While these characters are created in Adobe Illustrator, this tutorial isn’t focused on click by click software instruction. It instead set’s out to teach you a fundamental process for conceptualizing and putting these characters together. We dip into character theory a bit and then put it into practice. After reading this tutorial, try making your own heroes and villains, and then put them into battle.

Tutorial Details

  • Program: Adobe Illustrator CS3
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Estimated Completion Time: 5 hours

This tutorial is written by Ben Camberos.

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