July 2011
1 post
Create a Simple Character Face with Vector Shapes →
Another tutorial for my friends over at VectorTuts+. Learn how to create a stylized and simple character face in Adobe Illustrator with Ryan Quintal. It’s all the elipse and pen tool in this one,…
June 2011
1 post
Diaphanous Tactics — Ryan Quintal’s 10 simple... →
Diaphanous Tactics — Ryan Quintal’s 10 simple steps to success in any industry. 1. Create more content You simply don’t do enough. Consider giving up your full time job in order to improve…
Ryan…
May 2011
1 post
Free Birthstone Wallpapers →
Threw together some wallpapers with Flame Painter, one for each month and birthstone color. They’re yours free. You can download them individually below or grab them all here.
Ryan Quintal’s Adobe…
April 2011
4 posts
How to make the App Store Icon in Illustrator –... →
How to make the App Store Icon in Illustrator – Tutorial from Ryan Quintal on Vimeo.
Learn to master the art of visual vector forgery in Adobe Illustrator by starting with a screenshot…
A Rich Mix of Graphic Design and Kitty Cat Love →
Ryan Quintal loves cats
People often ask what makes me qualified to run a website about kats? Well what makes anyone else qualified to talk design? A degree? I think not. Stare straight…
Kat Iconz (SO CUTE) →
You NEED TO GET DEEZ ICONZ. Teh be making us smile at KittentalDesigns
http://iconfactory.com/freeware/preview/cab2
SO CUTE
LOVE DEEZ CUTE KITTEH ICONZ
Kat Iconz (SO CUTE) →
You NEED TO GET DEEZ ICONZ. Teh be making us smile at KittentalDesigns
http://iconfactory.com/freeware/preview/cab2
SO CUTE
LOVE DEEZ CUTE KITTEH ICONZ
March 2011
5 posts
iOS Inspired Vector Dock – Illustrator Tutorial →
iOS Inspired Vector Dock – Illustrator Tutorial from Ryan Quintal on Vimeo.
Learn how to make a dock inspired by iOS in Adobe Illustrator in under 10 minutes. With simple effects like…
WatchQuick and Easy Inset Twitter logo effect – Photoshop http://ryqu.in/hKv28Q
WatchTiger Blood T-shirt in Adobe Illustrator - Tutorial
A note from the newly refreshed Ryan Q →
I want to take a moment to remind everyone why I use technology, because recently I had to remind myself. By no means am I trying to make myself out to be a crusader for a generation of gadget guys…
A note from the newly refreshed Ryan Q →
August 2010
5 posts
Design Sanity Tip: Let yourself enjoy something →
A couple of days ago, a client approached me who was a friend of a friend. As opposed to being cynical and snarky at the idea of helping them with their design needs, and having a small phone chat,…
Movie Poster - Photoshop Tutorial →
Multiply, Screen, and Overlay – Blending Modes in... →
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Design Sanity Tip: We all make mistakes →
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Design Sanity Tip: We all make mistakes →
July 2010
2 posts
Illustrator for Photoshop Users — QD Live →
If your next project requires you to use illustrator, and you’re a photoshop power user, This session is going to discuss the finer points of using the Pen tool, how to handle layers,…
Create a Dazzling Aurora Borealis – Video Tutorial →
It’s time to create some Northern Lights. Ryan from QuintalDesigns demonstrates how to light up the vector night sky in this video tutorial. Using gradients, blur effects and more you…
June 2010
2 posts
The Skills Every Designer Needs →
So you want to be a designer! Great! Welcome aboard the Enterprise, Number One. The truth is when you’re considering a college, or wanting to peruse this on your own outside a formal…
PSD iPhone 4 Wallpaper Template →
Breaking news from Engadget and the Apple WWDC, here’s a psd to get started making beautiful new iPhone wallpapers and interfaces. with a FREE QuintalDesigns.com Background…
May 2010
4 posts
Create a Stylized, Vector Rubik’s Cube –... →
Learn to create a stylized Rubik’s Cube in Illustrator. I’ll take you through how to make every detail of the final illustration, which will teach you some new techniques and introduce…
Create a Stylized, Vector Rubik’s Cube –... →
Learn to create a stylized Rubik’s Cube in Illustrator. I’ll take you through how to make every detail of the final illustration, which will teach you some new techniques and introduce…
Design like Apple #2 — The Mobile Generation →
Last August, I put together a post called “Design like Apple — Seven Slick tutorials” Where I pointed people to the place where they could score some cool Apple product icon and…
Design like Apple #2 — The Mobile Generation
Last August, I put together a post called “Design like Apple — Seven Slick tutorials” Where I pointed people to the place where they could score some cool Apple product icon and imagery tutorials. Well since then there has been a lot of tutorials and resources around the web put together for those who want to design like Apple, and I wanted to expand the post to include Photoshop, web, designers,...
April 2010
7 posts
Email Dance #5: The End Begins →
Email Dance #5: The End Begins from Ryan Quintal on Vimeo.
The Email Dance crew calls it quits and ends The Email Dance. Father time tries to persuade…
How to Create Realistic, Vector Bubbles –... →
QuintalDesigns first tutorial for VectoTuts+ website, Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial How to Create Realistic, Vector Bubbles and the video version is below.
Feelin Colbert – Brushes #2 →
I’m watching the Colbert Report and the need to doodle overtook me. Just a little red white and blue. Thanks Steven. And goodnight.
My First Creation in Brushes
Since this is really my first “Brushes Post” and I’m just sorta playing with the whole idea, I wanted to explain a little bit why I’m doing these things. I downloaded the popular iPhone app “Brushes” created by Steve Sprang. I completely fell in love with this, and it gave me some hope that I would renew my promise to be a better classical artist, or at least...
The Relationship – Brushes #1 →
Since this is really my first “Brushes Post” and I’m just sorta playing with the whole idea, I wanted to explain a little bit why I’m doing these things. I downloaded the popular…
Retro Typography – Speed painting →
Retro Typography – Speedpaint from Ryan Quintal on Vimeo.
Some typography from the time of flower power. The whole project took 18 minutes from star to…
Cool 3D Flash User Experiences →
As far as adobe flash technology is concerned there’s great opportunity to have some amazing user experiences. So after scouring the Internet, I found some really cool and fresh user…
March 2010
2 posts
Vector Shiny, Glossy Buttons and Bars –... →
Vector Shiny, Glossy Buttons and Bars – Illustrator Tutorial from Ryan Quintal on Vimeo.
Learn the techniques to create three different types of shiny…
Watch QuintalDesigns.com HD Video tutorial exclusive. This Video Tutorial shows you how to create the popular 8-bit pixel art effect found all over the internet in complete Adobe Illustrator vector glory. The Technique uses the blend tool, pathfinder, and the Live Paint tool.
