This FREE 30 days Illustrator crash course is created for beginners interested in learning Illustrator. Each lesson will take around 20 mins to complete and you will be able to learn the basic fundamental techniques before the 30 days trial ends.
In this crash course, I will not be drilling down in details how each feature works. However, I will be covering all the essential tools that are commonly used so that you can get started and have a feel of how illustrator works. At the 30 days you will be able to and draw your illustrations, design your own logos and create special effects!
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1st Week
Day 1: What is Illustrator
Day 2: Getting Started in Illustrator
Day 3: Drawing Basic Shapes
Day 4: Drawing with Pencil Tool
Day 5: Drawing with Pen Tool
Day 6: Weekend Break
Day 7: Weekend Break
2nd Week
Day 8: Using Brushes
Day 9: Creating Compound Paths
Day 10: Working with Color and Strokes
Day 11: Editing Objects, Layers & Groups
Day 12: Transparency & Graphic Styles
Day 13: Weekend Break
Day 14: Weekend Break
3rd Week
Day 15: Transforming & Moving Objects
Day 16: Basic Text
Day 17: Blending Shapes & Colors
Day 18: Photorealism with Gradient Mesh
Day 19: Using the Symbol Tools
Day 20: Weekend Break
Day 21: Weekend Break
Last Week
Day 22: Creating Special Effects
Day 23: Applying 3D Extrude & Bevel
Day 24: Distort using Warp Effects
Day 25: Applying Live Paint
Day 26: Masking using Clipping Path/ Opacity Mask
Day 27: Weekend Break
Day 28: Weekend Break
Day 29: Saving & Printing
Day 30: Final Project - Designing a Logo
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July 14th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
i think this is awesome that you are going to do this!!! (can i hope that you will do one for photoshop cs3 too??)
can’t wait to learn along with these!
July 14th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
this is just what I need as i am just about to add illustrator to my adobe knowledge.
will be checking back over the next 30 days looking forward to it.
FYI - the link for day 1 is missing an h
(ttp://)
Cheers!
Alex
July 15th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Hi Ladyangora, I will see the response for this tutorial is before I decide whether I will write one for photoshop CS3. Thanks for your suggestions.
Hi Alex, Thanks for the link fix! =)
July 15th, 2008 at 3:09 am
Wow REALLY AWESOME! And what a coincidence that i stumbled upon this on the first day! I can’t wait to follow this whole project by every inch!
Tnx!
July 16th, 2008 at 3:09 am
hey this is cool!
i’ve just installed illustrator a few days ago and i was looking for something like this
thanks!
July 16th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
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July 18th, 2008 at 2:21 am
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July 18th, 2008 at 4:02 am
You are so awesome for doing that. Thanks loads. I’ve been using illustrator for like a month now, but I still feel lost. I can make stuff, but I’m not sure if this is enough to get me a job, you know. I apologize for rambling. But yeah, thanks a lot. I’ll be visiting your blog religiously.
July 19th, 2008 at 4:53 am
That ideia is great, very usefull, but I will be thankful if you can write one about Photoshop CS3 too. I know how to do somethings, but a really good tutorial would be great. Thanks a lot ^^
July 19th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Hi Julia, thanks for your feedback. What do you like to accomplish with Photoshop? Photo montages, designing web interface, designing ads or posters?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Hi Candy, I’m not too sure what job you would like. If you want to land a job as an illustrator, then you really need to have good foundation in drawing. However, if you are working as a graphic designer, illustrator can help you create character drawings and logos.
July 19th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Yeah, I’m actually currently looking for graphic designer jobs, since I’m only proficient in photoshop, illustrator, and indesign. I can draw, yeah, but not very good. Anyways, I have another question, but not sure if this is the right place to ask it. It’s concerning portfolios (PDF ones mostly) - I’m not sure what to include in it. Thanks again for replying. Greatly appreciated.
July 19th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Since that’s the case, I think illustrator can help you create icons, maps, line drawings, charts and diagrams easily. This are some ways illustrator would be useful for your job. For portfolio, it will depend on your strength and what job you are looking for. If you are good at brochure design and looking for a job in that area, then focus on it and put your few best pieces in. Then you can leave out your web projects and illustration drawings. If you have anymore questions in making your portfolio, you can email me. I will be happy to help.
July 20th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Oh now I understand! I emailed you. Thank you very much.
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July 24th, 2008 at 6:02 am
I think this is great. May I suggest that for next time instead of just having a weekend break that an optional “homework” assignment be given, some sort of project that would allow us to put together that week’s skills. For example, have us a make something and then after the weekend publish your own work flow and how you would get it done. I want to use this to make a web site for my site: tefilla.org
July 24th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
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July 25th, 2008 at 11:10 am
This is a great idea! I just purchased Illustrator because I got a webmaster job for school, and I though it would be helpful know a little Illustrator here and there, and so far I like it, but I have no clue what true power the application holds. I will definitely follow along starting tomorrow! I can’t wait to see what this experience has to offer! Thanks!
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July 26th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
This is fabulous, thank you so much I have tried to learn it on my own but not doing very well LOL
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July 26th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
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Thank you so much
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August 5th, 2008 at 8:25 am
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much love,
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September 2nd, 2008 at 10:37 am
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September 5th, 2008 at 11:10 am
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September 9th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
This is great! another request can you do the same for Adobe Indesign CS3 please.
September 16th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
This is a brilliant idea. I wish this was available sooner. However it is still helpful to me. Great job. I hope to see something like this course for Photoshop and Flash cs3.
September 17th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
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September 21st, 2008 at 6:42 pm
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September 26th, 2008 at 3:28 am
Wow!, this is great. Thank you.
Do you think you can do the same for InDesign?
September 27th, 2008 at 12:01 am
Quero deixar aqui o meu agradecimento a todos vcs que elaboraram essas lições sobre Ilustrator, me ajudou muito na minha caminha de aprediz.
Obrigado!! Thanks!!
Abração!! Gd.
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October 28th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
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November 11th, 2008 at 1:03 am
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November 24th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
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November 27th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
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December 3rd, 2008 at 2:15 pm
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