In this tutorial I’ll be showing you how to create the following:

STEP 1
First, open a blank illustrator file in RGB mode and write your text in the font of your choice. I’ve chosen Lobster  which you can download for free here. I’ve also changed the tracking (space between letters) to -15 in this example.

STEP 2
Select your text, then go to “Object – Expand” from the menu at the top and press OK on the pop up window. This will change your text into an object for our next step.

STEP 3
Using …

Whenever I’m trying to think up a new idea or design concept, I always love browsing the internet to find other artwork that inspires me. I brainstorm visually by collecting pictures that I like, pictures that are created for a similar purpose or about a similar topic to my own design, pictures with the colours I hope to use, and so on.
So in this “Inspire Me!” section I want to share with you some of the pictures that I’ve found inspiring for my own designs.
In this first post, I’ve chosen …

Not everyone has the ability to create Disney quality masterpieces when it comes to drawing characters, but everyone can have a go!
I’ve created some bits and pieces that you can use to get some inspiration for a character or cartoon for your ministry. You can even print these out and use them as an activity with the kids- I did this recently with a group of primary school kids who all LOVED the activity and were very creative!
It doesn’t matter if you’re great at drawing or if you’ve never tried- …