I start off by creating a sketch of what i have in mind to create. This is a simple drawing of a medieval castle since i have been working on a vector illustration theme of medieval set i chose this one at the moment...

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Learn about possibilities of texturing a logo in Illustrator to add some "been there, done that" attitude to your web design project.

Launch Adobe Illustrator, and draw a Rounded Rectangle. Use the cursor keys before deselecting to give large rounded corners.

Launch Adobe Illustrator, and create an oval with the Circle Tool...

Launch up Adobe Illustrator, select the Rounded Rectangle Tool and draw a shape as shown. Use the cursor keys to adjust the roundness of the corners to give almost circular ends.

Part one of the series will cover the creation of this flying bat ghost type fellow, so to begin launch up Adobe Illustrator.

The tutorial covers the complete design process from conception to completion, creating a practical logotype that will work in the real world.

I'll not go into the step by step details of every tool use (I would be here until next year!), but rather outline the stages of Frankenspoon's creation which can be implemented into creating your own flat pack toy.

First of all, select your palette of colours. Maybe like me you have just bought a new belt with a cool combination of stripes that you can pinch the colours from...

Follow this tutorial to create your own vector character; Freddy the Fish.