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Illustrator has different drawing modes, that let you create, paste, or place content behind other content or within a vector shape. Add content behind all other content With nothing selected …
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Compound paths allow you to cut holes in objects. Think of a donut shape where you can see through the hole. You can edit these paths independently with the direct …
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Clipping masks are shapes (aka a clipping path) that mask lawyers below it. Only what is within the mask is visible. The clipping path needs to be a vector object …
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The pencil tool is a freehand way to create curves and paths. This is the drawing tool that most closely resembles drawing on paper. To draw, simply click and drag. …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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