Illustrator 2023 Quick Start

Get started learning Adobe Illustrator over your lunch break.

Introduction

• Welcome to the Illustrator quick start course

1. Why Adobe Illustrator?

• Discover the difference between vector and raster graphics

2. Create a New Document

• Create a document fit for a purpose
• Explore the default workspace and create a custom one
• You will learn how to use artboards
• Save a file before starting

3. Draw Using Shapes

• Discover shape tools
• Explore how to create and edit shapes

4. Draw Using Lines

• Draw freehand using the Pencil tool
• Draw with segments and curves using the Pen tool
• Create a stroke with variable width using the Width tool
• You will learn how to outline a stroke

5. Build a Complex Design

• Use shapes as the blueprint of your design
• Combine shapes and lines to create a new shape

6. Create Using Colors and Gradients

• Master the Fill and Stroke control tool
• You will learn how to use the Swatches panel and add colors themes
• Enhance a design with colorful gradients
• Recolor artwork

7. Add Text

• Add text to your artwork with the Type tool
• Browse fonts in the Adobe Fonts library

8. Apply Effects to Transform Paths

• Discover how to use the Properties and Appearance panel
• Distort and transform shapes by applying effects
• Create editable duplicates by using the Blend tool
• Use Intertwine in Illustrator to create overlapping patterns
• Add a 3D effect to any 2D path with the 3D effect panel

9. Export and Share

• Export artboards and save the file in the EPS format
• Share for review

Conclusion

• Practice the course techniques to create your work