It’s time to crack open the old Illustrator and learn something new! A few weeks ago, I shared a tutorial with some tips for utilizing gradients with shapes. Today, I’m building on my last video with even more awesome gradient tricks for typographic elements. Watch this short tutorial, and learn how to use gradients with text. Gradients […]
Who’s ready to brush up on their design skills? Today I’m back with a new tutorial about some basic Illustrator tools and how they can be utilized in your illustrations and designs. Get ready to have some fun with color, because, in today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to use gradients with shapes. […]
It’s a new year and time for some new, hand drawn graphics! Today’s freebie includes 11 unique doodles that are sure to add a fun touch wherever you decide to include them. These lovely text dividers will look so nice as part of your next design, and make a great addition to your digital library. With […]
There’s a new tutorial in town, and, let me tell you, it’s a good one! If you look at beautiful henna and Indian designs and think, “Wow, I wish I could create something that intricate,” I have great news for you—you can! Watch this video and learn how to make mandala patterns in Adobe Illustrator. P.S. […]
It’s time to take your design skills up a notch with another Designs By Miss Mandee tutorial! In today’s video, I walk you through the steps of how to make curved text in Adobe Illustrator. So, buckle up, and come along on this fun, 7 minute ride with me. The main tools you will be using: […]
Another spectacular Thursday is upon us folks! And what better time to expand our design knowledge? Today I’ve got a super quick Illustrator tutorial that I think you’ll enjoy. Learn how to utilize multiple artboards so you can make multiple page PDFs and separated image files in a cinch. Plus, get a sneak peak at an upcoming […]
Daylight saving is in affect, my bracket is already busted, and Easter is this weekend! March is just slipping away, isn’t it. But, before I let my favorite holiday get away from me, I thought I’d make festive graphics to share with all of you. Use these Easter eggs to dress up some invitations, embellish […]
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Ok, that’s not a real thing, but it is Thursday, and I do have a new Illustrator tutorial to share with you. This one is for all you font-lovers, or would-be font lovers out there. Experimenting with beautiful fonts can be such a blast—especially if you’re a type enthusiast (which, if you […]
If you’re always looking for ways to give your designs some more dimension or a little extra…something, then you’ve come to the right place (but, let’s be real, when you’re at Designs By Miss Mandee, you’re always in the right place). Today I’m sharing some grunge textures with great character! These are perfect for textured backgrounds […]
Happy Thursday everyone! With the daylight getting shorter and the air getting colder, it feels like winter will be here any moment now (cue booing). But, I’m not giving up on fall yet! I’ve been doodling away in my sketchbook, and today I want to share these fun fall sprigs with you. Isn’t this set great! […]