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March 2009 Edition of Green Bulb Gang eZine is Out!

Gang,
We started the last minute dispatch of the March 2009 Edition Green Bulb Gang eZine.
As always, in this issue too, we bring you a little something Learn, something to Enjoy & something to Gain.

March 2009 Edition of Green Bulb Gang eZine is Out!

1. LEARN
In March 2009 for GBG members we prepared a new video tutorial “Creating Scatter brush in Adobe Illustrator” So, if you are not familiar with these techniques just follow it through and learn something new.

2. ENJOY
As always, we bring some fresh, exclusive and FREE downloads for GBG members and that’s you guys! In this issue we bring:
– FREE Photoshop Brushes set – Funny Bunnies (7+7) [ PREVIEW HERE ]
– FREE Easter Background Download: 2400×2400 pix (8×8 inch, 300 dpi) [ PREVIEW HERE ]

3. GAIN
Of course, as a Green Bulb Gang member you can always gain. This time we prepared a GBG SPECIAL OFFER: Illustrator Vector Set: Spring Birds (65) Special Discount for GBG members only!

Only cool stuff, as always!

So, if you are not the member now is the time to join our GBG HERE –>

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Tutorial: How to create a shiny Web 2.0 button in Illustrator

Easy :)
First, draw a circle (using Shift tab) and fill it with radial gradient like this:

How to create a shiny Web 2.0 button in Illustrator

Now, copy that circle, paste it on the top of the first one and make it smaller. Rotate the gradient fill in that smaller circle for 180 degree. This will create a “shining” effect.

How to create a shiny Web 2.0 button in Illustrator

Make another circle resize it to make it smaller than the one we did just now. Fill it in using simple radial gradient fill.

How to create a shiny Web 2.0 button in Illustrator

Now make the fourth (this is the last one) circle that’s smaller than third one and use Pen tool to create a shape that will look like this: (select the bottom anchor point and simply delete it).

How to create a shiny Web 2.0 button in Illustrator

Done. Now, that wasn’t difficult, was it?

How to create a shiny Web 2.0 button in Illustrator

Here are some sample images derived from this button:


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