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Graphic Design / Illustrator

Using artboards in Illustrator

Using artboards in Illustrator is very much like pages in programs like InDesign.  When you create a new document in Ai, you can choose to create multiple artboards as well. You …

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Graphic Design / Illustrator

Illustrator variable width profiles

The Illustrator width tool and variable width profiles are excellent ways to quickly add interest to line art.  To use the Width tool, click the Width tool or press Shift …

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Graphic Design / Illustrator

Using grids and guides in Illustrator

Using grids and guides in Illustrator can frustrate new users – especially those coming from InDesign. In InDesign, you may be used to quickly creating margins, columns and rows to …

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Graphic Design / Illustrator

Illustrator blend tool

The Illustrator blend tool allows you to object color or to create repeated shapes. There is flexibility with this tool to blend two open paths to create a smooth transition …

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Graphic Design / Illustrator

Shape Builder in Illustrator

Using shape builder in Illustrator allows you to start creating iconography and begin your illustration adventures. First, create the shapes on which you want to apply the Shape Builder tool. …

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Graphic Design / Illustrator

Creating artwork with the Illustrator pen tool

The basics of creating new artwork with the Pen tool. The Pen tool, found in the Toolbar, is one of the most powerful drawing tools in Illustrator. With it, you …

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Graphic Design / Illustrator

Using Illustrator across the Creative Cloud

Using Illustrator across the Creative Cloud is easier than new users think. This training will show you how to use Illustrator files in different applications and with different exports.  Let’s …

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Graphic Design / Illustrator

Illustrator knife tool

The Illustrator knife tool is ‘hidden’ with the Eraser, so click and hold to reveal it. When using the knife tool, you can either cut straight lines or wavy lines …

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Graphic Design / Illustrator / Photoshop

Working with Illustrator layers in Photoshop

Opening Illustrator work inside Photoshop is as easy as copy/paste. Start by opening your work in Illustrator. Make sure you have already created named layers inside of Illustrator.  Next, select …

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Graphic Design / Illustrator

Share and comment in Illustrator

Share and comment has been available in InDesign for a few versions, now it’s available in Illustrator. This update allows you to share a link to your artwork with collaborators, …

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