Learn about Illustrator Brushes

Learn to create and use custom brushes with these Illustrator brush tutorials. Discover how to add unique touches to your designs with Illustrator brushes.
  1. How to Create the Beetlejuice Logo

    How to Create the Beetlejuice Logo

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Let's take a closer look at the Beetlejuice logo, which is both creepy and very intriguing at the same time. In this tutorial, we will recreate it together.

  2. How to Create a Beyoncé "Cowboy Carter" Ribbon in Illustrator

    How to Create a Beyoncé "Cowboy Carter" Ribbon in Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn how to create a ribbon vector banner inspired by the Beyoncé Act II Cowboy Carter album cover. This includes a ruffle vector brush that is easy to use...

  3. How to Use Outline Stroke in Illustrator

    How to Use Outline Stroke in Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn how to use an outline stroke and brushes to make a creative Noël text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

  4. How to Change the Brush Size in Illustrator

    How to Change the Brush Size in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, you'll discover how to change the paintbrush size in Illustrator, and how to make the eraser smaller in Illustrator.

  5. How to Make a Paint Splatter Brush in Illustrator

    How to Make a Paint Splatter Brush in Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Here, you'll learn how to make a spray paint brush in Illustrator for your blood splatter drawings. By following the steps, you'll know how to draw a blood...

  6. How to Make a Watercolor Brush in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Make a Watercolor Brush in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Wondering how to make a watercolor brush in Illustrator? Today you'll learn how to do watercolor painting in Illustrator using three different methods.

  7. How to Make an Arrow in Illustrator

    How to Make an Arrow in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make an arrow in Illustrator. We'll explore three simple methods that you can use to create arrows in...

  8. How to Install and Use Brushes in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Install and Use Brushes in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Illustrator brushes help you create complex designs. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add brushes to Illustrator and explore the best Illustrator...

  9. A Huge Compilation of 40 Free Illustrator Brushes

    A Huge Compilation of 40 Free Illustrator Brushes

    Tutorial Beginner

    Customizable Illustrator brushes are must-haves in your design locker. Here are 40 free Illustrator brushes you can work with, plus some premium downloads too.

  10. Use a Pattern Brush to Create Rope Effects in Illustrator

    Use a Pattern Brush to Create Rope Effects in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Wondering how to draw a rope pattern to create a rope brush? In this tutorial, you'll learn how to do it to create a nice rope font text effect.

  11. How to Make a Texture Brush in Illustrator

    How to Make a Texture Brush in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    If you like textures and you enjoy drawing in Illustrator, this tutorial is for you. Learn to easily create textured illustrator brushes!

  12. How to Vector Hair With Brushes in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Vector Hair With Brushes in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to make a set of brushes to create a free flowing, detailed vector hair style with them.