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How to apply custom texture to a shape in Illustrator

Go to FILE > PLACE, and find your texture image. Click "Place." Click and drag your texture image into the swatches palette. http://www.squidoo.com/illustrator_shape_texture
http://vector.tutsplus.com/articles/web-roundups/create-retro-graphics/ If you’re looking to improve your vector design skills, learn how to use Illustrator on a deeper level, and discover how to create vintage vector graphics, then you’ve landed on the right article. We’ve assembled a collection of tutorials that show you how to create vintage illustrations, and retro graphics using Illustrator effects and a variety of professional workflows. These tutorials will teach you how to create retro characters, add a vintage textural look to your vector work, combine text with graphics for timeless vintage branding, make retro design items to add to your portfolio, such as 50′s era posters, and more. Build your vector vintage design skills with this collection of tutorials that will help you build up your portfolio with custom, retro style work. Retro Graphics and Vintage Illustration Create Retro Graphics in Illustrator

25+ Illustrator Tutorials: Vintage Graphics & Retro Illustration

The retro style badge/emblem of logos is a hot trend at the moment, and it’s no surprise why – They’re super cool! We’ve already looked at a showcase of retro and vintage style logos based on circular motifs, now let’s build our own. We’ll put the basic structure together in Illustrator, then give it that aged vintage appearance with some finishing touches in Photoshop.

How To Create a Retro Badge/Emblem Style Logo

http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/how-to-create-a-retro-badgeemblem-style-logo
http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/sunrays-in-illustrator.14294.html

Sunrays in Illustrator | Adobe Illustrator

Make a new document, standard A4. Create a new layer. Select the ellipse tool.