Creating an MC Escher-esque Shape in Illustrator

Deke creates a hexagonal pattern in Adobe Illustrator with an eye to creating a tessellating, interlocking MC Escher-inspired pattern.

Creating a Pattern in Adobe Capture

Deke uses the new Patterns feature in Adobe Capture to put a kaleidoscopic spin on the everyday world.

Islamic Design 5 Coloring and Sculpting

In this week's free Deke's Techniques we finally complete our journey to recreate this Tunisian stained-glass window, born in Africa, revealed in Amsterdam, glimpsed in London, and finished today in Illustrator (and then Photoshop).

Islamic Design 3, Connecting the Pieces

In this week's free Deke's Techniques movie we continue our travels into the mesmerizing Islamic pattern inspired by a lovely Tunisian stained glass window.

Islamic Design Part I, Flirting with Geometric Genius

Today Deke's Techniques begins a multi-week journey from Tunisia to Amsterdam to London to Colorado to wherever you are, courtesy of Deke's quest to replicate this 19th-century Arabic patterned stained glass window he came across in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

My Latest Video Course, "Illustrator CS6 One-on-One: Intermediate," Came Out 2 Weeks Ago

Deke's Techniques 161: Creating a Spirograph-Like Pattern in Illustrator

Here's how to make a Spirograph-like pattern that can be made to fit into any design. Without a single clipping mask. And it looks pretty sweet when it's done.

Deke's Techniques 057: Drawing Trendy Swirls in Illustrator

This week, I draw you into a swirling vortex of spirals and show you how to create a couple of good-looking custom curlicues in Adobe Illustrator.

Spirals Reborn in Adobe Illustrator