A Beginner Guide to Adobe Illustrator for iPad | Create Vector Art on the Go

The long awaited Adobe Illustrator for iPad is here and, in this class, you will learn the basics of the application by creating three simple floral illustrations using various tools within the app.

Welcome everyone! In this beginner's class, I will show you the basics of Adobe Illustrator for iPad by creating three simple floral and leaf illustrations using a combination of tools within the application. We'll start out by taking a tour of the user interface so that you know where all the tools and settings are. Next, I will show you how to use a combination of the drawing and shape tools to create three simple floral illustrations three different ways. 

In this class, you will learn...

• The basics of Adobe Illustrator for iPad, including the layout of the application.
• How to create simple vase and flower illustrations using a combination of built in shapes and the Shape Builder Tool.
• How to create simple vase and flower illustrations using a combination of the Pencil Tool and Direct Selection Tool.
• How to use the Pen Tool to create basic vase and flower shapes.
• How to use the Radial Repeat to create flowers for your illustration as well as how to make adjustments once the repeat is created.
• How to create basic leaf shapes using the Pencil Tool 
• How to add embellishments to your shapes using a combination of all of the drawing tools.
• How to add text to your illustration and set it on a path you create
• How to add depth and dimension using texture image files with Clipping Groups.

What you will need for this class:

• An iPad
• An Apple Pencil or other stylus
• The Adobe Illustrator for iPad app

Everything you need to complete the class, beyond the list above, is built in to the app or provided as a download. Please see the Class Project section for the downloads. 

This class is a basics class so the illustrations we create will be rather simplistic in order to keep it beginner friendly. The lessons taught in the class will provide you with the knowledge and head start you need to explore creating more intermediate illustrations using the application.

Who is your teacher?

 Hi! I'm Tracey. Feel free to check out my Profile here on Skillshare for more info on me. In a nutshell, I have been a full time artist for over ten years, starting in photography and adding digital illustration somewhere along the way. I am a lover of all things digital illustration who loves to know everything I can about all the apps out there and share my knowledge with anyone who wants to learn. I have an unabashed obsession with adding texture...the more the better. I have several classes out here on Skillshare as well as a YouTube Channel where I share shorter tutorials on everything from the Adobe suite, to Procreate, the Affinity suite and more. Check out my channel here and feel free to subscribe.

Do you love textural digital illustration as much as I do? Come join my Facebook Group, "Textural Illustration for Digital Artists," where you can share your work, ask questions, get tips and tricks (or share a few of your own) all in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Come join us here at this link.

I can't wait to see what you create using the techniques you learn in this class so, grab your iPad, come join me, and let's get started! Happy Creating!

Intro and Outro song: "Jazzy Frenchy," by Bensound.com

• Introduction to Class & Welcome!
• Downloads & Resources
• Home Screen | Creating a New Document
• Illustrator for iPad's User Interface
• Creating a Color Palette & Background
• Vase Illustration with the Shape Builder
• Vintage Can With the Pen & Text Tools
• Bud Vase with the Pencil Tool
• Flower Illustration with the Pencil Tool
• Flower Illustration with Radial Repeat
• Creating Leaf Shapes
• Adding Final Textures with Clipping Groups
• Exporting Your Document
• The Class Project & Thank you!