This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Gradient Mesh tool to create a colourful circular orb, which can then be modified into an abstract shape with Illustrator's Warp tool. The design can then be used in all kinds of branding or art projects. 46. Prepare Illustrator graphics for After ...
Linking an AI is not ideal when you have multiple copies of a graphic and don't want it to change all together eg an icon that you want to have the same stroke width at different sizes in the document, or to just be able to edit one instance where you change the size and shape...
Close Gaps With Paths When selected, inserts unpainted paths into your Live Paint group to close gaps (rather than simply preventing paint from flowing though the gaps). Note that since these paths are unpainted, it may appear gaps are still there even though they have been closed. ...
If we move down, we’ll see an option called Shape, which lets us choose from ten different brush head types, giving us a quick preview so that we know what to expect.For this current example, I’m going to go with a Round Point one, but feel free to try something different if ...
I love the new Shape Builder tool in AICS5. However, in practical use, I wish the thing would work over un-selected objects. Imagine how much speedier things could go if, it could pull that little trick off? At present, with the tool selected, Shift/Command will let you sel...
Attach objects to any shape of path and then move and distribute them evenly, all at the same time. Vectorise drawings with more accuracy. Turn drawings into crisp vectors. Use the fastest, most accurate Image Trace ever to get easy-to-edit results with fewer anchor points. Make realistic ...
Use Image Trace to transform your imported font sketch into an easily edited vector graphic. Tweak it for legibility and shape each letter to get the unique typographic look you want. Build out your ideas. With third-party plug-ins to help you finalize and manage fonts, it’s easy to add...
The edges of the invisible shape added in the previous step will serve as the bounds of the pattern tile that you're about to save. Use the Selection Tool (V) to select all your shapes, and simply drag them into the Swatches panel to save them as a pattern. 7. How to Apply a B...
it's going to go into the art board edit mode and give me some more options. So again, my first art board is the one that is selected or active. And I now have this bounding box around it that allows me to just freely resize this art board. Just like if it were a shape, I ...
Use Pathfinder functions to create a unique compound shape from overlapping objects or align the selected objects in various ways. When you place an image, you can crop it, change its colors, and transform it in other ways. Alternatively, click Image Trace to easily convert it to vector art...