Articles posted in Illustrator 101

Illustrator 101 - Guides and Smart Guides

Guides help you to line control objects and paths easily in Illustrator. Here's a short overview of the options and how Smart Guides can take it a step further. Read more

Illustrator 101 - The Twirl Tool

The twirl tool is a great tool that can make complex and eye-catching objects in no time. Here's one way to use it. Read more

Illustrator 101 - Opacity Masks

Opacity Masks are all over the web. Here's a short tutorial on how they work in Illustrator and how you can use them in your designs. Read more

Illustrator 101 - The Blend Tool

The blend tool is a great way to build out shapes and design elements in Illustrator. Here's a quick overview of how it works and some techniques to apply. Read more

Illustrator 101 - Line Tools

The line tools offer you flexibility to draw anything from straight lines to spirals. Hidden within the menu you will also find tools to draw rectangles and polar grids. Read more

Illustrator 101 - The Type Tool

Controlling typography is easy with the Type Tool but there are also some less well known features that can enhance your designs and save time. Read more

Illustrator 101 - The Pen Tool

A tool worth learning you can soon have the same control as you do when sketching. It is tricky to master but you can soon be up and running with a little practice. Read more

Illustrator 101 - The Lasso Tool

The final selection tool this allows you to select using a freehand shape. Very useful for intricate drawings it can be much quicker than the other selection tools. Read more

Illustrator 101 - The Magic Wand Tool

No wizards just a solid tool that allows you to select objects based on defined criteria and make quick changes to your drawings and illustrations. Read more

Illustrator 101 - Selection tools

Understanding the selection tools is a must for working with icons or illustrations. Master the basics and you will save yourself a great deal of time. Read more