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Drawing a Whole Bunch of Hex Screws in Adobe Illustrator

Deke finishes his subwoofer illustration in Adobe Illustrator by creating some virtual hex screws around the edge.

Using Compound Shapes vs Compound Paths in Illustrator

Deke considers the different advantages of using compound shapes (dynamic) or compound paths (static) in Adobe Illustrator.

Deep Inside the Subwoofer with Adobe Illustrator

Deke takes the next step in creating his imaginary subwoofer in Adobe Illustrator, by using the Blend command to create the concentric circles inside.

Drawing a Subwoofer in Adobe Illustrator

Deke makes great use of gray gradients in Adobe Illustrator in order to make his very own subwoofer.

Creating Rivets in Adobe Illustrator

Deke uses Adobe Illustrator's gradient, drop shadow, and blend capabilities to create a riveting background for a triceratops logo.

Creating Brushed Metal in Adobe Illustrator

Deke uses Adobe Illustrator to create a brushed metal effect out of nothing but pixels.

Creating a Candy Cane Rhinoceros in Photoshop

Deke uses the candy cane pattern he created last week in Photoshop to make a festive holiday rhinoceros.

The New Line Tool in Photoshop 2021

Deke uses Photoshop's new, improved Line tool to create a candy cane pattern that may or may not end up on a rhinoceros.

Drawing a Pool Cue in Illustrator

Deke finishes up his "pool hall pool themed" clock in Adobe Illustrator by making the cues that will become the hands.

Turning a Sphere into a Colorful Pool Ball in Adobe Illustrator

Deke makes progress on his pool hall clock in Adobe Illustrator this week, by turning the cue ball into a 6 by applying color and text.

Drawing a Cubical Gobstopper in Illustrator

Deke uses Adobe Illustrator as his candy factory and creates a sweet, precise gobstopper shape.

Applying Old-School Distortions as Smart Filters in Photoshop

Deke develops his dream design from last week by applying old school Photoshop distortions as editable smart filters.