TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Intermediate

3 min

Add texture to your artwork

Transform your design with three different texturing techniques to create a vintage printed effect.

What you learned

Add texture

Layer a raster image and use blending modes to apply an overall texture to your art.

Roughen your art

For a subtle inky look, experiment with the Roughen effect for a vintage vibe.

Subtract vector textures

Combine vector textures with the Pathfinder tool to remove unwanted areas and create unique effects.


Instruction by

Andrew Hochradel

Design by

Andrew Hochradel

May 30, 2024

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