Illustrator: Creating Custom Brushes

Learn how to make custom Adobe Illustrator brushes that you can use to create compelling and unique works of art.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know
• Using the exercise files

1. Brush Types Overview

• What are custom brushes?
• How to use brushes in Illustrator
• Load preset brush libraries

2. Calligraphic Brush

• Calligraphic brush overview
• Create a custom calligraphic brush
• How the brush responds to variations
• Calligraphic brush and blob brush

3. Scatter Brush

• Scatter brush overview
• Scatter brush options
• Colorization options
• Add textures and effects

4. Art Brush

• Art brush overview
• Segment your art brush
• Make art for your art brush
• Create a more sophisticated brush
• Create a watercolor effect

5. Bristle Brush

• Bristle brush overview
• Incorporate shading

6. Pattern Brush

• Pattern brush overview
• Distribute on a path
• Add endcaps
• Tips for creating a complex pattern
• Create an overlapping pattern brush

7. Customization and Beyond

• Use gradients
• Combine brushes
• Save your custom art brushes

Conclusion

• Next steps