I recently came across the portfolio website of Patrik Hübner and noticed a great tutorials section with design tutorials in PDF format. He currently has two issues posted on the site and it looks like there will be a new issue every month. Below is a sneak peak of what you will find in the tutorials:

Issue 3 – Vectors With a Lacing of 3D

In this tutorial you will learn how to:

• Create vector shapes in both a 2D and 3D-environment
• Discover how to unleash your vectors into the third dimension
• Create useful and great looking textures
• Create and scatter a custom brush
• Modify vectors via layer masks
• Use shapes with alternating opacity to create great effects
• Texturize your vectors in 3D

DOWNLOAD ISSUE 3

Issue 2 – Digital Illustration With Adobe Photoshop

In this tutorial you will learn how to:

• Create and colorize textured backgrounds
• Create a custom brush-style using Adobe Photoshop
• Discover how to employ the Smudge-Tool and Displace-Filter
• Create and modify custom vector shapes
• Optimize color-curves and adjust colors using adjustment layers

DOWNLOAD ISSUE 2