{"id":34508,"date":"2012-04-11T14:14:00","date_gmt":"2012-04-11T14:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/?p=34508"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:18:15","slug":"free-and-useful-adobe-illustrator-tutorials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/free-and-useful-adobe-illustrator-tutorials\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Free and Useful Adobe Illustrator Tutorials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As graphic designers we are always learning new techniques, increasing our knowledge and experimenting with tools to create original designs. While creativity and attention to detail is a significant quality of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional graphic designer<\/a>, there is no denying that good graphic design tools also play an important part in the success of a design.<\/p>\n<p>Learning a new tool or software might appear daunting to many which is why today I have for you a collection of some very useful Adobe Illustrator Tutorials. These will not only help you learn new techniques easily but also provide you with useful tips that will come in handy the next time you design.<\/p>\n<p>So without further ado, here are 20 Free Adobe Illustrator Tutorials.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Swirls and Flourishes<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WSxemBP-gZQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15201 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/swirl.png\" alt=\"swirl\" width=\"437\" height=\"277\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 437px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 437\/277;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>2. Vintage Art Deco Poster<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/vector.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/designing\/create-a-vintage-art-deco-poster-with-illustrators-grain-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1609 lazyload\" title=\"Art Deco tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Art-Deco-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage Art Deco Poster\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>3. 3D Tomato Illustration<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/vectorboom.com\/load\/tutorials\/illustration\/how_to_illustrate_a_tomato_using_adobe_illustrator\/5-1-0-72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1610 lazyload\" title=\"3D Tomato tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3D-Tomato-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"3D Tomato Illustration\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>4. Western Type Treatment<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/vector.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/text-effects\/how-to-create-a-smokin-western-type-treatment-in-illustrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1611 lazyload\" title=\"Western Type tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Western-Type-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Western Type Treatment\" width=\"448\" height=\"261\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 448px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 448\/261;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>5. Vector Sponge Art Effect<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.spoongraphics.co.uk\/tutorials\/how-to-create-a-vector-sponge-art-effect-in-illustrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1612 lazyload\" title=\"Vector Sponge tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vector-Sponge-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Vector Sponge Art Effect\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>6. Blue Print Style Text<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/layersmagazine.com\/blueprint-style-text-in-adobe-illustrator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1613 lazyload\" title=\"Blue Print Text tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-Print-Text-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Print Style Text\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>7. Crazy Cool Logo<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/abduzeedo.com\/creating-crazy-cool-logo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1614 lazyload\" title=\"Crazy Cool Logo tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crazy-Cool-Logo-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Crazy Cool Logo\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>8. 3D Newspaper Text Effect<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/vector.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/text-effects\/3d-newspaper-text-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1615 lazyload\" title=\"3D Newspaper Text tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3D-Newspaper-Text-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"3D Newspaper Text Effect\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>9. Colorful Abstract Wavy Ribbon<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.spoongraphics.co.uk\/tutorials\/illustrator-tutorial-create-a-colourful-abstract-wavy-ribbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1616 lazyload\" title=\"Wavy Ribbon tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wavy-Ribbon-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Abstract Wavy Ribbon\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>10. Tracing Photo<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/ndesign-studio.com\/tutorials\/tracing-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1617 lazyload\" title=\"Tracing Photo tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tracing-Photo-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Tracing Photo\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>11. Vector 3D Lighting Text<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/transfuchsian.blogspot.com\/2009\/04\/illustrator-vector-3d-lighting-text.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1618 lazyload\" title=\"3D Lighting tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3D-Lighting-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Vector 3D Lighting Text\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>12. 3D Graphs<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/ndesign-studio.com\/tutorials\/3d-graphs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1619 lazyload\" title=\"3D Graphs tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3D-Graphs-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"3D Graphs\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>13. Simple Organic Shapes<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qsHiEbDEfCM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1620 lazyload\" title=\"Organic Shapes tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organic-Shapes-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>14. Swirl Mania<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/abduzeedo.com\/swirl-mania-illustrator-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1621 lazyload\" title=\"Swirl Mania tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Swirl-Mania-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Simple Organic Shapes\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>15. Soft Water Color Brushes<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/vectips.com\/tutorials\/free-watercolor-brushes-and-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1622 lazyload\" title=\"Water Color Brushes tutorials\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Color-Brushes-tutorials.jpg\" alt=\"Soft Water Color Brushes\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>16. Creating a Ribbon<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.layerform.com\/create-a-ribbon-in-adobe-illustrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1623 lazyload\" title=\"Ribbon tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ribbon-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Creating a Ribbon\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>17. Draw an Ornate Bell<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/designinstruct.com\/drawing-illustration\/draw-an-ornate-bell-in-adobe-illustrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1624 lazyload\" title=\"Ornate Bell tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ornate-Bell-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Draw an Ornate Bell\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>18. Create a Perfect Diamond<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vectordiary.com\/illustrator\/illustrator-tutorial-the-perfect-diamond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1625 lazyload\" title=\"Diamond tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diamond-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Create a Perfect Diamond\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>19. How to Create a Starfish<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/vector.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/illustration\/how-to-create-a-starfish-in-adobe-illustrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1626 lazyload\" title=\"Starfish tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Starfish-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"How to Create a Starfish\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>20. Abstract Background<\/h2>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/ndesign-studio.com\/tutorials\/abstract-background\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1627 lazyload\" title=\"Abstract Background tutorial\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Abstract-Background-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Background\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/250;\"><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Have you created a tutorial that you would like to show off? Do share it with us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As graphic designers we are always learning new techniques, increasing our knowledge and experimenting with tools to create original designs. 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