If you use Illustrator regularly, no doubt one of your first steps when working on a new document is to set up your guides. The process, though, can take some time, especially if you like to create a grid made up of guides or want your guides perfectly centered. (CreativeMac.com)

In our last installment dealing with brushes in Adobe Illustrator, we looked at methods for generating Pattern Brushes from vector elements. But this week we'll leave the patterned strokes behind and delve into the messier realm of Art Brushes. (DigitalMediaNet.com)

learn how to create a chrome text effect.

create a realistic asteroid.

learn how I created the text effect for my Nemisis image.

learn how to create a a chromic/mettalic text effect.

create small orbs for your interface.

create a cool looking dotted world map.

create those cool looking wires for your interface.

create a cool text fx.