25 Best illustrator tutorials from 2022

• December 12th, 2022
• Illustrator

Illustrator tutorials are a great way to explore some of the great features within illustrator, consistently doing new design tutorials is a great way to keep your design skills sharp and discovering new features within illustrator. This post is a collection of all the very best tutorials to guide you step by step through how to create some effects, illustration you name it theres something for everyone. Theres a range of tutorials from how to create 3D isometric text effect to embroidered patch style. This roundup is perfect as theres tutorials to suit every skill level.

1. How to Make a Rainbow Text Effect in Illustrator

In Illustrator, just like in Photoshop, there are many different ways to achieve a certain effect depending on the tools you use. This Rainbow text effect is not exception to the rule. There are methods to make this effect that require more time than others and other methods not as precise. Today, I will show you a simple way to make a Rainbow Text Effect in Illustrator to give you control over the position and colors of the effect. And you’ll be able to easily update the text without having to make the whole effect again.

2. How to Make Grain & Noise Textures in Illustrator

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make a grainy texture in Illustrator as you create this sand text effect.

3. How to Make 3D Objects from any Flat Design in Illustator

If you are an Illustator user and have no experience using a 3D software (or 3D features inside Photoshop), then making 3D objects can seem very complex. Thankfully, Illustrator has introduced a 3D panel to simplify converting any flat design into a 3D one. Today, I will show you how you can easily turn any kind of flat design into a 3D one while controlling the position, depth, and lighting – All in less than 5 minutes and with no previous 3D knowledge required.

4. How to Design a Vintage Circular Logo in Illustrator

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make a vintage logo in Illustrator using vector shapes, a pattern brush, textures, and text.

5. How to Make a Trendy Line Text Effect in Illustrator

Making a line text/graphic effect can look like a very difficult task in Illustrator, but in fact it is very easy! And you can create a wide range of lines effects just by changing the Stroke weight or profile even after you finish the effect. There are, of course, different methods to make line text graphics, but today I will show you a very effective method you can use that is easy and quick to replicate. This method will let you change the line effect even after the effect is made, so you can try many different variations.

6. Colourful 3D Isometric Text Effect Illustrator Tutorial

How to create a colourful extruded isometric text effect. It has a 3D appearance with hollowed out letters, finished off with a vivid spectrum of hues and a subtle glowing appearance. It’s a relatively simple effect to create that makes use of a combination of must-know Illustrator tools.

7. How to Design a Deer Logo in Illustrator

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a deer head logo design in Adobe Illustrator.

8. How to Make a Line Letter Effect in Illustrator

how to make this line text effect in Illustrator using nothing but the default Illustrator tools. Although we can’t edit the text once the effect is made, this one is for sure a nice style to use if you want to make an eye catching logo or typographic poster.

9. How to Make a Dripping Logo

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make a dripping logo starting with a basic logo design.

10. How to Make a Grainy Gradient in Illustrator

It will show you a very simple (yet effective) method to add some grain to your designs. In this case, there is a shape with a gradient applied so you can better see the effect. Please note: You can use any shape or gradient that you like, but to keep the tutorial easy to follow, I will make use of a circle filled with a simple gradient.

11. How to Make a Textured Abstract Gradient Background in Illustrator

The trend of ethereal and dreamy backgrounds is great for those projects that want to look stylish. In this abstract gradient Illustrator tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an abstract gradient in three different ways. You’ll learn to use the abstract gradient mesh in Illustrator and the freeform gradient texture. These gradient texture wallpapers are great for full brand projects, Instagram feeds and stories, or cellphone wallpapers.

12. How to Create a Lightning Effect in Illustrator

In the following tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a lightning text effect in Illustrator. To start, you’ll learn how to create an art brush, the background, and the main compound path.

13. How to Make a Guilloche Pattern in Illustrator

Commonly used in diplomas and certificates to prevent forged copies, Guilloche is a intricate and repetitive pattern used for decoration or security purposes. This type of patterns may seem very complicated to make, but they are actually very easy to create in Illustrator if you use the correct tools. So today, I will show you how easily you can make your own Guilloche Pattern in Illustrator by making a Guilloche brush and using it to make those intricate patterns.

14. How to Create a Blueprint Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

In the following steps, you’ll learn how to create a blueprint text effect in Adobe Illustrator. 

15. How to create wavy words in Adobe Illustrator.

Add movement to your posters by stretching and warping type to create a fluid text design.

16. How to Create a Spring Text Effect in Illustrator

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to start it than with an Illustrator text effect? In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a bold floral text effect using a bunch of brushes.

17. How to Create a Colourful Stacked Text Effect

Illustrator‘s Blend Tool will be used to create the basic stacking text effect.

18. Create an Embroidered Patch Style With Adobe Illustrator

Bring a little bit of nostalgia to your designs with a set of embroidered patch style pictograms. In this embroidery effect Illustrator tutorial, you’ll learn how to layer fills, strokes, and special effects in the Appearance panel to create a complex embroidered patch image using just one circle and a few shapes

19. How to Create a 70s Background in Illustrator

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create two different types of retro 70s backgrounds.

20. How to Make a Comic Text Effect in Illustrator

In Illustrator, just like in Photoshop, we have the ability to create a wide range of text effects. We can also apply these effects to any other text without having to make the whole effect again by using Graphic Styles. And there are many different ways to make a certain effect and make graphic styles with them. So today, I will show you how you can make a Comic Text Effect in Illustrator using only the Appearance panel. Then by making a Graphic Style with it, you can use it an unlimited number of times over any other text you want.

21. How to Create a 70s Background in Illustrator

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create two different types of retro 70s backgrounds.

22. How to Use the Blob Brush Tool in Illustrator

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to use the Blob Brush tool in Illustrator and how to adjust its settings.

23. How to Make an Editable Knockout Text Effect in Illustrator

how to properly make the knockout text effect in Illustrator in a simple way, so you can later edit the text and the shape without having to start whole process again if you want to change it later.

24. How to Create a BHow to Make a Grid in Illustrator

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a grid in Illustrator using the Rectangular Grid Tool or the Polar Grid Tool.

25. How to Create a Monogram Pattern

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a monogram in Illustrator using basic vector shapes. Once you’ve finished creating it, you will learn how to use it to create monogram background patterns.