Draw Inside

Explore the three Drawing Modes in Illustrator—Normal, Behind, and Inside—in this 31-minute tutorial. Dive deep into the Draw Inside mode, learning its exceptional uses and applications. Start with a submarine and giant squid illustration, then progress through the different drawing modes, focusing on their unique properties and functionalities. Master techniques like creating compound paths, custom object blends, and using the Roughen effect. Discover the differences between clipping masks and clipping contents, and learn how to effectively use the Pen tool within the Draw Inside mode. Finish by exploring advanced techniques such as blending and roughening inside a clipping mask, accessing Blend Options through the Blend Tool, and targeting entire layers for complex designs.

Submarine and Giant Squid
Part 1: The Three Drawing Modes
The Properties Panel Hates New England
The Draw Behind Mode
“As I Am, So Often”…Wont to Do
Meet Draw Inside
Making a Compound Path
Edit Contents
Part 2: Cutting and Pasting
Making a Custom Object Blend
Spiking Things up with Roughen
Edit, Paste in Place
Part 3: The Persistence of Draw Inside
Clipping Mask vs. Clipping Contents
Drawing Inside with the Pen Tool
Blend and Roughen inside a Clipping Mask
Blend Tool: Back Door to Blend Options
Now Things Are Gonna Get Wicked Cool
Targeting an Entire Layer
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