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Illustrator How-To: Make your own Magic Markers
How-Tos: Written by Toby Mikle on March 27, 2003
Used to be that any graphic designer could wield a felt marker with skill and panache. But markers are messy and immutable. Here's how to make your mark with a more-forgiving tool like Illustrator.
Illustrator How-To: The Art of Creating Sumi-e
How-Tos: Written by Amy Courtright Toby Mikle on December 20, 2002
Sit. Meditate. Draw. That's the philosophy behind the Japanese art of Sumi-e, or black ink painting. You can apply these ancient techniques with modern tools, thanks to Adobe Illustrator. But remember: there's no digital equivalent for meditation.