This before and after full color graphic illustrates a completed logo next to the separated components. The effect was created in vector graphics using Xara Xtreme. Study the sample to see how bevels, transparency, and cloned elements may be combined for a professional look.

Bonus Tip for Your Website: Artwork for print always prints darker than what you view on your pc monitor. To have matching graphics on your website when creating artwork in Xara Xtreme, change your view in the menu under “window” to “show printer colors/simulate print colors”. Graphics will appear darker now. Next, export your graphic in jpg or gif and your website color scheme will match your printed materials.

You may download a 30 day free trial of Xara Xtreme here (affiliate link). Unlike other more expensive vector graphics programs, Xara is easy for beginners to use and costs less than $100.

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