Applying Global Edits in Illustrator CC 2019

Deke shows you how to scale or recolor similar objects in your illustration all at once using Illustrator's new Global Edit capability.

Coloring Your Mandala Pattern in Photoshop CC 2019

Deke applies color to his mandala pattern in Photoshop by using a completely adjustable radial gradient adjustment layer. Or three.

Exploring Regular Molecule Patterns in Photoshop

Deke dutifly lines up his fake molecules in Photoshop and creates an then blends them into something wild.

Creating Gradient Molecules in Photoshop

Deke uses an old school Photoshop gradient technique to create simulated molecules.

Creating a Gradient Sunset in Photoshop

Deke uses Photoshop's gradient capabilities to add an artificial sunset to a landscape.

Drawing HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey in Illustrator (in 2017)

Deke recreates the creepy AI computer from 2001: A Space Odyssey in Adobe Illustrator

Making Multicolored Vignettes in Photoshop

Deke uses a custom gradient and a shape layer to create a multi-colored vignette.

Creating a Custom Angry Emoji in Illustrator

Deke uses Illustrator to fill in a gap in the emotional range of emoji-based expression. In other words, he draws Rage.

Deke's Techniques 394: Adding Strokes and Fills to Type in Illustrator

Deke teaches you how to add strokes and fills to your type in Adobe Illustrator, providing a workaround for the limited power of individual character attributes.

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