Create Whimsical Art In Adobe Illustrator

Learn to create a range of whimsical illustrations in Illustrator as you develop graphic design and Illustrator skills

What you'll learn
Make whimsical designs in Illustrator.
Work from sketches to create art in Illustrator.
Work more confidently in Illustrator.
Use Illustrator tools in a real world situation.
Choose the right tool to use for a particular need.
Be familiar with a range of everyday Illustrator tools.
Develop graphic designs skills and use smart workflows.
Requirements
You should be able to use your PC or Mac at a competent beginner level.
You should have a recent version of Adobe Illustrator installed and be able to launch the program.
You should have an interest in creating whimsical art which has a hand drawn and organic feel.
A desire to learn and a willingness to learn and practice new skills.
Description
Make Whimsical Illustrations and Designs in IllustratorA practical guide to using Illustrator that focuses on making fun stuff   Are you ready to learn Illustrator? Do you want to increase your Illustrator knowledge? Are you ready to take your graphic design skills to the next level?    Great!   Welcome!    This course is for you. It's a fun and a practical way to learn Illustrator.    Here you'll "learn by doing" as you create a range of whimsical designs in Illustrator. You can use these designs for stock images, backgrounds, and scrapbook papers and embellishments. You can upload them to Spoonflower to make fabric and wallpaper, you can print them on book covers and mugs. There are literally hundreds of ways to make use of the designs you'll make in this course and you'll be so proud when you say "I made that".

  What will you learn?

  When you complete this course, you'll:

  -       be able to create a range of whimsical designs in Illustrator

  -       have extended your knowledge of Illustrator tools 

  -       have learned new tips and techniques that you can use every day 

  -       be able to confidently render whimsical style illustrations for a range of design and commercial uses

  Do I hear you say "…but I don't know how to use Illustrator (and frankly, I'm scared of it)"?

  I understand!

  I've been there.

  Illustrator can be really scary to use when you first start out.

  … but I've created a better way to learn Illustrator. One that makes it a lot less scary and a whole lot more fun.

  You see, you'll learn by actually making art that you can sell, give away on your blog, and use yourself. So you'll be making designs that you can do something with at the same time that you are learning Illustrator. There's no waiting! There's no hours of learning before you can get started actually doing something. In fact you can start today. Complete the first few lessons and you'll have your first design made!

  Do I hear you say "… but I hate the Pen tool!"?

  I understand! Most people hate the Pen tool. You are not alone!

  … I believe that Illustrator is so much more than its (dreaded) Pen tool – so we'll use the pen tool only when we have to (which is practically never) and you'll see just how much you can achieve without it.

  Do I hear you say "… but I can't draw"?

  No problem! If you can use a mouse you can complete this course.

  Quite simply, you don't need to be able to draw. In fact many designers can't draw and yet they make fantastic designs and great products. 

  If you can draw – great! If you can't draw – don't worry, you'll be able to do succeed in this course even if drawing isn't a skill you have mastered.

  If drawing is needed in this course I will give you reference images you can use so you can trace over them.

  Are you ready to extend your Illustrator skills?

  If you already know the basics of using Illustrator, taking this class will elevate your skills to a new level. You'll learn to use tools and techniques in a practical situation. No laboriously making shapes just to learn what the pathfinder tool does. No! In this class you'll learn the pathfinder because you need it, you'll draw shapes intrinsic to the design you are making - you'll be putting your skills to practical use from the first lecture. You'll reinforce your existing knowledge as you apply it to real world designs. And if we use tools you've never used before - great! You'll learn to use them fast and easily so you understand how you can put them to work in your daily workflow.

  Do I hear you say "Please don't waste my time"?

  If there is one thing I hate it’s wasting time and you probably do too. 

  So, I don't say "um", I don't fluff about, I don't make mistakes, I know my stuff and I show you how to do things efficiently and effectively. I speed up the videos where appropriate so you don't get bored or distracted. 

  I'm 100% focused on helping you learn.

  In short, I'll get straight to the point and I’ll maximize what you learn in every class.

  So, I'll learn all there is to know about Illustrator in this course?

  I'm sorry, no you won't. No one can truly promise you that.

  What I will do is to teach you to use a range of tools in a practical setting so you can apply these tools to your own work in future. My hope for you is that you will fall in love with Illustrator and leave the class feeling excited about the creative possibilities ahead.

  How will I learn?

  This course is made up 100% of video content. You'll watch my screen as I show you how each step is performed. I'll explain what I am doing and why so you can learn as you watch. 

  If resources are needed, I'll either give them to you to use or give you download links so you can download them yourself.

  Join me… 

  I hope you will join me in this Illustrator class. I look forward to meeting you and I invite you to contact me if you have any questions as you work through the lectures.  

  cheers!

  Helen

 


 

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Create a Whimsical Drawing

Lecture 2 Set up the Template Image

Lecture 3 Add the Lines

Lecture 4 Edit and smooth the lines

Lecture 5 Prepare for Live Paint

Lecture 6 Fill shapes using Live Paint

Lecture 7 Color the Lines

Lecture 8 Add a background color

Lecture 9 Recolor the Art

Section 3: Effects for adding Whimsy

Lecture 10 Create and use a custom brush

Lecture 11 Save a Brush for Reuse

Lecture 12 Create an Off-Register Effect

Section 4: Textures and patterns for whimsical drawings

Lecture 13 Draw with the Pen and Ellipse tools

Lecture 14 Edit Shapes using the Smooth and Direct Selection tools

Lecture 15 Work with Stroke and Fill colors

Lecture 16 Layers and freehand drawing with the Pencil

Lecture 17 Make a Knitting Stitch brush and pattern

Lecture 18 Apply a custom made Pattern to a shape

Lecture 19 Make and warp a stripe pattern

Lecture 20 Add texture with a scatter brush

Lecture 21 Scallop edges and Graphic Styles

Lecture 22 Cut a shape with the Knife tool and replace its pattern fill

Lecture 23 Recolor artwork using the Recolor Artwork Tool

Section 5: Whimsical curls and patterns

Lecture 24 Brush profiles and the Twirl Tool

Lecture 25 Simplify and smooth and unite paths

Lecture 26 Make and work with Symbols

Lecture 27 Make patterns using Transform Effects

Section 6: Whimsical Text Effects

Lecture 28 Understand problems with formatting text

Lecture 29 Create scallop edge text

Lecture 30 Apply stroke effects to editable type

Lecture 31 Adjust type with the touch type tool

Lecture 32 Whimsical pattern filled text

Section 7: Extra and Bonus videos

Lecture 33 Turn the Bear into a Seamless Repeating Pattern

Anyone who wants to learn Illustrator in a fun and practical way by making art.,Anyone who knows a little about Illustrator and who wants to advance their knowledge.,Anyone wanting to make designs and patterns for sale online or personal use (eg. scrapbooking, stock).,Anyone who doesn't think they can draw and who wants to learn Illustrator.