Post Description

Up and Running with Illustrator is a streamlined introduction to Adobe's popular vector drawing application. Expert Deke McClelland shows how to create professional-quality illustrations for print and electronic output, in the shortest time possible. The course covers the basics of setting up artboards, formatting type, drawing and combing path outlines, and applying dynamic effects. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:

    Getting around an illustration
    Drawing shapes and brushstrokes
    Applying fills and strokes
    Designing custom gradients
    Creating type on a path
    Working with the Layers panel
    Scaling and rotating artwork
    Drawing with the pen tool
    Saving and exporting artwork