Inking in Adobe Illustrator

In this 30 minute class, you'll learn how to easily create dynamic vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator. You won't be using the pen tool or basic shapes. Instead, you'll get familiar with the brush and blob tools, perfect for creating artwork that's not rigid or lifeless!

I'm Melissa, a Freelance Designer and Illustrator. I sell my own stock illustrations and fonts on Creative Market. I'll walk you through my process for creating vector artworks from start to finish.

You’ll learn how to:

• create custom brushes in Illustrator
• use the brush and blob tools effectively
• add colour, light and shadow to your line work

This class is for beginner or pro alike. Some basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator is highly recommended, although not completely necessary.

• Introduction
• Creating Custom Brushes
• The Practice Sheet
• Flower Inking Demo
• Colour Swatches
• Adding Flat Colour
• Finalizing with Shadows and Highlights
• Final Thoughts