In this video, we are going to use the drawing tools in Adobe illustrator to trace a drawing. We are going to be using the pen tool, the brush tool, the blob brush tool and the Eraser tool to convert a scanned in sketch drawing into vector artwork.

By the end of this tutorial you will be very familiar with the drawing tools and equipt with the knowledge to create your own artwork. I will also be sharing some of my tips and tricks.

**FYI**
In this video tutorial I will be using Adobe Illustrator CC for mac. Almost all of the principles demonstrated and covered will apply to future and previous versions. Some differences may apply if you are using a previous or future version.


Topics Covered

- Commence Tracing 00:03:20
- Create a custom brush 00:44:25


Keyboard shortcuts used in this video:

P - Pen tool
A - Direct selection tool
V - Selection tool
S - Scale tool
N - Pencil tool

Shift C - Anchor tool

cmd (Ctrl PC) + C - Copy
cmd (Ctrl PC) + V - Paste
cmd (Ctrl PC) + R - Show rulers
cmd (Ctrl PC) + ; - Show guides

Press & hold spacebar - Maneuver around document


Press & hold shift + click - Draw straight & 45 degree lines (with pen tool active)
Press & hold shift + click - Select multiple objects (with selection tool active)

Press & hold alt + click & drag - Quick duplicate object (with selection tool active)
Press & hold shift + click - Deselect objects (with selection tool active)

Press & hold shift + click & drag - Scale object (with scale tool active)
Press ' [ ' to increase, press ' ] ' to decrease brush size - Toggle brush size (with brush tool active)



Enjoy


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DOWNLOAD LINKS:

PROJECT FOLDER:

Download the project folder for free from the overview video here:
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TUTORIAL COURSE PDF WORKSHEET:

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EPISODE LIST WITH LINKS:


Dia De Los Muertos | Speed Art | Sugar Skull Artwork | Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/Nz0s5GFHOIk


This video is part of a 19 part course:


COURSE OVERVIEW

The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/IBouhf4seWQ


SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

Ep 1 - Interface Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/QKWnkIPur2Q

Ep 2 - Panels & Workspaces in Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/2E9oGKd0Ayg

Ep 3 - Artboards in Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/9GbLm_WXWwk

Ep 4 - Vector basics | Selection & Direct selection tool
youtu.be/GFY0_EMVYDw

Ep 5 - Fill & Stroke effects in Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/xhATZA88zC4

Ep 6 - Using Colour | Swatches | Pantone's | Gradients & more
youtu.be/MX67tVC8f3s

Ep 7 - 10 Handy Tips | Things to know for beginners
youtu.be/wRL9rPO2SYk


SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTISE

Ep 8 - Creating shape vectors
youtu.be/FH4-WIkHnd4

Ep 9 - Grouped vectors, Compounding vector shapes & Using the shape builder tool
youtu.be/aGFWmYHUQOU

Ep 10 - Drawing with the Pen tool | Brush tool | Pencil tool & more
youtu.be/mApJiURbBAg

Ep 11 - The Blob brush tool & Eraser tool
youtu.be/wnXDboK7FH8

Ep 12 - Type tools in Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/9mj57YnpJPk


SECTION 3 - CREATE A PROJECT

CHAPTER 1 - SETUP & IMAGE TRACE
Ep 13 - Setting up a document | Placing in a drawing / Sketch
youtu.be/1QLJmHxQqVA

Ep 14 - Image trace tool for sketches in Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/4X1uc4dUoC0


CHAPTER 2 - DRAWING

Ep 15 - Tracing a hand drawn sketch & converting to vector artwork
youtu.be/_PDgoisoCwo


Ep 16 - Compounding vector shapes & strokes | Use the Pathfinder Tool & more
youtu.be/-gXH5G2vD-k


CHAPTER 3 - COLOURING & ADDING TYPE

Ep 17 - Colouring a vector drawing in Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/0MDns4AP4Qw

Ep 18 - Adding type to a poster design in Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/ppGdjmpuqBc

CHAPTER 4 - FINISHING & EXPORTING

Ep 19 - Prepare and export artwork ready for print in Adobe Illustrator
youtu.be/TM-Blz_Mnqc


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1. Illustrator Tutorial Overview & Breakdown
2. Interface Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
3. Panels & Workspaces in Adobe Illustrator
4. Artboards in Adobe Illustrator
5. Vector basics | Selection & Direct selection tool & more
6. Fill & Stroke effects in Adobe Illustrator
7. Using Colour | Swatches | Pantone's | Gradients & more
8. 10 Handy Tips | Things to know for beginners
9. Creating shape vectors in Adobe Illustrator
10. Grouping | Compounding vectors & Using the shape builde
11. Drawing with the Pen tool, Pencil tool & Brush tool
12. The Blob brush tool & Eraser tool in Adobe Illustrator
13. Type tools in Adobe Illustrator
14. Setting up a document | Placing in a drawing / Sketch
15. Image trace tool for sketches in Adobe Illustrator
16. Tracing a hand drawn sketch & Converting to vector artwork
17. Compounding vector shapes & strokes | Pathfinder tool
18. Colouring a vector drawing in Adobe Illustrator
19. Adding type to a poster design in Adobe Illustrator
20. Prepare and export ready for print in Adobe Illustrator

On this course I will be introducing you to the program and covering some essential practice exercises. Then I will be demonstrating how to create a small project in Adobe Illustrator from start to finish.