Illustrator on the iPad MasterClass

Create a new document in Illustrator on the iPad with presets or custom size. Set units, orientation, color mode, and art boards, storing as cloud documents.

Master how to use multiple artboards in Illustrator on the iPad to organize branding projects, adjust sizes, rename, duplicate, and manage assets for export within a single document.

Explore import options in Illustrator on the iPad. Place photos, cloud documents, or CC libraries into a document, and convert layers to objects.

Contrast pixel roster with vector artwork to show vector graphics are resolution independent, print at any size, and composed of individual objects for easy edits.

Set up stroke color and explore the pencil tool with smoothing, color wheel controls, and anchor points to draw, create straight segments, and close paths.

Master the pen tool to build precise paths with anchor points and handles. Tap and drag to form curves, tap for straight segments, and edit points as needed.

Master pen tool shortcuts on the iPad to create and edit paths efficiently, using double-tap Apple Pencil, touch shortcuts to split and move curves, snap handles, and constrain point movement.

Learn to use the blob brush tool on the iPad to create filled shapes that merge into a single object, with adjustable brush settings, pressure dynamics, and eraser controls.

Explore shape tools in the iPad MasterClass to draw rectangles, ellipses, triangles, and stars; adjust corner radii, corner count, rotation, and fill or stroke colors by swiping.

Master layer organization in Illustrator on the iPad by creating, renaming, and moving items across layers, managing stacking order, and using layer visibility and locks for targeted edits.

Master the selection tool to select, group, and ungroup objects using the layers panel. Resize and rotate with proportional constraints, manage strokes, opacity, and blend modes for precise vector edits.

Learn how to reduce anchor points with the simplify tool, tidy paths with smart delete, join points to close paths, and slice paths with scissors to create multiple segments.

Learn to align and distribute objects and anchor points with edge alignment, horizontal distribution, flips, and guides, plus the mirror feature for symmetry.

Master the repeat grid and mirror repeat features in Illustrator on the iPad to create dense, customizable line patterns, control grid size, columns, spacing, and expand to erase unwanted details.

Learn to use radial gradients in Illustrator on the iPad, adjusting color balance, gradient size, center, and shape (ellipse), saving swatches and applying to objects.

Explore free form gradients on the iPad, using movable pins and color stops to form a gradient triangle, adjust intensity and opacity, and copy and paste fill appearances between objects.

Master the Illustrator on the iPad type tools by learning point and area text, vertical type, and how to convert between them, resize frames, and control text flow.

Keep your work in sync between iPad and desktop via cloud documents, refresh to update thumbnails, and use version history to mark, name, and bookmark key revisions before 60-day auto-deletion.

Publish file formats in Illustrator on the iPad MasterClass, covering vector formats AI, PDF, SVG, and raster formats PNG and PSD; learn exporting to Photoshop on iPad or desktop.

Illustrator on the iPad MasterClass updates frequently with new features, shown on the home screen, with each feature released as a separate video lesson.

Vectorize raster images on the iPad using a new tracing option with presets for sketches, paintings, and photos, then refine results with threshold, path corners, and noise.

The lecture demonstrates the paintbrush tool in Illustrator on the iPad, teaching how to select art or calligraphic brushes, apply color, and save favorites for reuse.