6 Great Sites for Vector Resources and Tutorials
Here is a list of great sites for vector resources and tutorials. Regardless of your illustrating or design experience, there should be something in these vector sites for you. Each site generally contains a different style of resources to each other, so they are all worth checking out.
And remember, always check the owners terms and conditions before using freebies.
GoMediaZine
Go Media seem to be split between two grungy style sites, a graphic design blog and a product site. The blog is home to loads of original Illustrator tutorials, which cover quite a range of topics. The Go Media Arsenal product site is home to a variety of prepacked vector sets. They are generally $34.99 each from what I can see. Although you may just be looking for free stuff, these should not be dismissed, as they contain a considerable amount of artwork. They do also have a few Vector Sample Packs on offer for free.
Illustrator Tutorials
Free Vector Stuff
Themed Vector Packs (these require purchase – see site for prices)
Vector Samples
Bittbox
Bittbox is run by Jay Hilgert who describes himself as a ‘Freebie Maker’ and that is why he is featured here. He provides some excellent stuff, a mixture of Photoshop and Illustrator supplies. Only problem I found was that it could be difficult searching through the archive, because there is so much. Once I started using his tag cloud as navigation, it was much easier to find what I needed. This is a great site to keep an eye on.
Freebie Thread
Illustrator Tutorials
SpoonGraphics
Chris Spooner gets a mention again, as he previously appeared in my logo designer post. Chris has some great tutorials and freebies on his blog; one of my favourites being for the My Nite Life Logo. There are plenty of useful freebies here too, as well as an article on 50 illustrator tutorials that every designer should see.
Spoon Freebies
Spoon Tutorials
Vecteezy
Like it says – stupid name, cool vectors. This is pure resource, rather than tutorials. It is user submitted vectors and people have the ability to rate them. There is some really good contemporary artwork in here. It also has category filters and such in place, if you are looking for something specific.
Noupe
Although Noupe does not create tutorials, it compiles great lists of tutorials covering all sorts of creative areas. The post I have isolated has 60 tutorials to work through, covering a wide range of vector subjects.
Vector Illustration – 60 Illustrator Tutorials, Tips and Best Practices
Tutorial Blog
Like Noupe, Tutorial Blog compiles lists full of content ready for you to read through. The tutorials are aimed at beginners to intermediate, so have a look through to see what you might pick up from them. There are free vectors available too, mostly in the form of buttons.
Illustrator Tutorials
Free Vector Downloads
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If you have any favourite vector resources or vector tutorial sites, please feel free to add them in the comments below.








Thanks again Roy, another great article.
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