Adobe Illustrator CC: Essential Illustrator CC Training

Learn to trace a butterfly in Illustrator CC from a placed template, using shape tools—rectangle, ellipse, rounded polygons, segment, arc—and the shape builder to cut and merge parts.

Export your artwork for assignments using the export for screens panel, choose artboards, name your work, select a target folder, and save as png for easy uploading.

Master the shape builder tool in Adobe Illustrator by combining ellipses to form a cat, practicing intersections, color fills, and precise alignment for vector artwork.

Learn to draw eccentric and even impossible shapes in Illustrator CC using the shape builder tool, circle and pentagon construction, and inside-to-outside color workflows.

Master curvature tool in Adobe Illustrator CC to create and adjust curves with points, switch to straight lines using the option key, and refine shapes by adding or deleting points.

Master curve control in Illustrator by using the curvature tool and direct selection handles to adjust anchor points, manipulate handles, and fine-tune curves for smoother, precise results.

Master the pen tool in Illustrator CC by drawing straight and curved paths, adding and removing points, and refining anchors with the direct selection tool.

Use the pen tool to minimize anchor points, mastering click-and-drag techniques for curves and straight lines, adjusting handles, and using the convert point and click-to-remove methods for clean results.

Master the option method for the pen tool to create smooth curves with fewer anchors by changing handle directions, then apply it to drawing boats and crowns.

Learn to convert between curves and corners with the pen tool and anchor point options, applicable to all shapes, and master cut, join, and remove anchor points to refine paths.

Learn to trace a face with the pencil tool in Illustrator, adjust fidelity and smooth curves, and enhance with the width tool for a refined, detailed artwork.

Learn how to create expressive portraits by using the pencil and width tools, applying profiles, gradients, and strokes to sculpt facial features and hair.

Master stroke options in Illustrator CC to craft dashed lines, curved arrows with profiles and dotted strokes, and grids with arrows, using cap, corner, dash alignment, and extend arrows.

Organize your Illustrator artwork by creating and naming groups, isolating subgroups, and managing layer order to keep complex compositions like clouds, butterflies, and monsters clear.

Organize your Illustrator projects by using layers and groups: create, rename, lock, and nest layers and sublayers, move objects between layers, and isolate groups for cleaner workflows.

Create a simple brochure in adobe illustrator by setting a 5.5 by 4 inch postcard, designing a background, converting point text to area text, and formatting with the type tool.

Learn how to use variable fonts in Illustrator to adjust width, weight, and slant for clean, flexible typography, with practical tips for beginners and brochure design.

Learn how to curve type along circular shapes in Adobe Illustrator CC using the type on a path tool, adjust alignment, fonts, leading, and strokes for vintage style text.

Design a custom logo by turning text into outlines and distorting letters for a unique type style. Add a background image, adjust colors or gradients, and refine with path simplification.

Learn to create clipping masks in Adobe Illustrator CC by placing an image and a shape on the same layer, then edit content and release clipping mask when finished.

Discover how to use compound path to cut shapes and create holes, compare with the shape builder tool, and craft complex designs with color, rotation, and drop shadows.

Learn how to use draw inside to clip artwork within shapes, create masks and textures, edit inside clipping groups, and simplify complex edits with Pathfinder and compound shapes.

Explore color modes in Illustrator CC, learn when to use RGB for on-screen work and CMYK for print, and understand switching document color modes and consequences.

Explore colors, swatches, and swatch libraries in Illustrator CC to recolor artworks with themed palettes, switch color modes, and apply pattern and skin-tone sets.

Discover how to derive harmonious colors from an image in Illustrator CC using the eyedropper, RGB/HSB adjustments, and save them as a color group for reuse.

Discover how to create stunning radial gradients in Adobe Illustrator CC by applying colors. Adjust the gradient bar, rotate and stretch the circle, and explore reverse gradients.

Explore freeform gradients in Illustrator and learn to control color dots to shape blends. Practice adding, removing, and adjusting spread for precise, custom artwork.

apply a single gradient to text in adobe illustrator by converting the text to outlines, creating a compound path, and using the gradient tool to adjust colors across all characters.

Explore gradient swatches in Adobe Illustrator CC by navigating the swatch library, applying bright gradients to shapes, and experimenting with color combinations to find suitable looks for your project.

Learn to apply and scale fill patterns in Illustrator CC, rotate patterns independently of objects using the pattern transform tools, and explore swatches for pattern selection.

Edit and recolor patterns in Adobe Illustrator CC by opening pattern options, adjusting dot size and overlap, changing circle colors, and saving updated swatches for reuse.

Learn to create custom patterns in Adobe Illustrator CC by building a footprint motif, turning it into a pattern grid, applying gradients, and recoloring for shirts and backgrounds.

Explore transforming and replicating objects in Adobe Illustrator CC, including move, rotate, reflect, scale, and shear, using option-based duplication and Ctrl or Cmd + D for repeated moves.

Use the scale tool to resize shapes from a center or a chosen anchor point, adjusting with option, shift, and anchor point for uniform or non-uniform scaling.

Create concentric repeats in Illustrator by combining ellipses and rectangles, uniting shapes with Pathfinder, and using transform each to scale and rotate; explore gradients and clipping masks for striking designs.

Learn to vectorize a high-resolution image in Adobe Illustrator by tracing it into paths, then recolor and edit the artwork using image trace settings, rasterization, shape builder, and recolor tools.