Adobe Illustrator Tutorials, Brushes, Symbols, Vector Images, Books, Resources

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Adobe Illustrator Tutorials, Brushes, Symbols, Vector Images, Books, Resources

Illustrator Reviews, Documentation, TechNotes, Help. Do
you know of some good articles, tutorials, books, or resources related
to Adobe Illustrator, vector graphics, brushes, symbols, shapes,
gradients, Web graphics, or graphics programs? Recommendations are welcome and appreciated!

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Vector Images, Illustrations, Icons, Web Site Icons

Illustrator Reviews, Documentation, TechNotes, Help. Do
you know of some good articles, tutorials, books, or resources related
to Adobe Illustrator, vector graphics, brushes, symbols, shapes,
gradients, Web graphics, or graphics programs? Recommendations are welcome and appreciated!

On this page:

Also within Adobe Illustrator Tutorials, Articles, Resources, Books, Software (7 pages):

Also within Graphics Software, Tutorials (24 pages):

Related within Where to Find Photos, Images, Graphics, Icons (5 pages):

Vector Images, Illustrations, Icons, Web Site Icons

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Adobe Illustrator Symbols, Symbol Libraries

9 Free Adobe Illustrator CS3 Brushes and Symbols
Rounded triangle symbols, alert symbols, warning symbols. Includes
versions with and without the Web 2.0 style mirrored glass table
reflections. Great for websites, blogs, applications, or other purposes.
Fully customizable - change the colors, the sizes, etc. Free for
personal or commercial use. Available as Illustrator brushes or
Illustrator symbols. [Illustrator brushes dated 04/05/2008, by Shirley Kaiser, SKDesigns, for Brainstorms and Raves.]
12 Glossy Buttons
Vectorized glossy round buttons in 12 different colors. Button colors are gradient, nicely done, with gray outer border. Free. [Illustrator Symbols dated 12/06/2007, by Anya82, for DeviantART.]
Adobe Illustrator Symbols
Lots of free and commercial Illustrator symbols here. Also helpful
listing by categories, similar to the brushes - Most Recent, Most
Popular, Highest rated. Wide variety of symbols here. Business objects,
light bulbs, fruit and vegetables, swirls and curls, holiday symbols,
glass buttons, speech bubbles, flags, maps, money stacks, transparent
tape, and so much more. [Illustrator Symbols part of Adobe Illustrator Exchange, Adobe.com.]
Cartographic Symbols and Map Symbols
Beautifully created vector map symbols for Adobe Illustrator, FreeHand,
and Corel Draw. “A complete, well-designed contemporary set of map
symbols packaged into an Illustrator vector library covering most of the
features that need symbolizing on a map. Each library contains point,
line and area symbols (including colors and patterns) which are fully
editable and scalable.” Inexpensive. Download free symbols to try before
purchasing. [Illustrator Symbols by Steven Gordon, Cartagram, LLC.]
Code Zebra Symbols
Commercial, high quality vector Illustrator Symbol Libraries include:
Architecture, Building Services, Landscaping, Electrical, Mechanical,
Fasteners, General. Hundreds of symbols (maybe over 1000). Prices run
about $89 per symbol library, $359 for complete set - check site for
current pricing. For Illustrator 10, CS, CS2, CS3. [Illustrator Symbols by Hot Door.]
Conceptual Diagram Symbol Libraries
Free IAN symbol libraries include over 1500 vector symbols. “The IAN
symbol libraries contain over 1500 custom made vector symbols (in 32
categories) designed specifically for enhancing science communication
skills. The libraries are designed primarily for use with Adobe
Illustrator (requires version 10 or better), however we also offer eps
and svg versions for non-Illustrator users. The symbols allow
diagrammatic representations of complex processes to be developed easily
with minimal graphical skills.” Included in the download are: 32
self-installing symbol libraries, 1500+ science/ecology symbols, 100+
custom swatches, Ecosystem landscape diagrams, Interactive multimedia
tutorial, PDF index of all symbols. [Illustrator Symbols by IAN (Integration and Application Network) IAN (Integration and Application Network), University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.]
Free Download: Adobe Illustrator Symbols (floral)
Nicely done free flowers as Illustrator vector symbols. [Article/tutorial dated 09/20/2007, by bsilvia, Graphics-Illustrations Blog.]
Free Symbol Libraries for Adobe Illustrator
Illustrator symbols libraries, including St. Patrick's Day &
Shamrock Symbols, Halloween Symbols (Halloween Spooky Witch Broom Hat
Bat Spider Web Boo Spiderweb Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern Ghost). More
upcoming. [Illustrator Symbols by Sara Froehlich, Contributing Writer for About.com's Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW, Graphics Software.]
Map Symbols & Patterns for NPS Maps
“Standard cartographic symbols and patterns used on National Park
Service maps.” Free map symbols include recreation pictographs, north
arrows, bar scales, road shields, etc. Other symbols include pictographs
for accessibility, winter recreation, water recreation, etc. Also
available are map patterns, including Lava/reef, sand, swamp, and tree
patterns (accessed as a swatch library in Adobe Illustrator CS or
later). Available in PDF format, Adobe Illustrator Symbol Libraries, TTF
fonts. [Illustrator Symbol Libraries by U.S. National Park Service (NPS).]
Vectorportal.com: Illustrator Symbols
Hundreds of free Illustrator symbols. Embellishments, starbursts, orbits, much more. [Illustrator Symbol Libraries by VectorPortal.com.]

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Adobe Illustrator Free Downloads
Annotated listing of links to free Illustrator brushes, actions,
symbols, Illustrator artwork and clipart, text styles, and more. [Article/tutorial by About.com: Graphics Software.]