"The official training workbook from Adobe."

Includes index.

Getting to know the work area -- Techniques for selecting artwork -- Make a logo with shapes -- Editing and combining shapes and paths -- Transforming artwork -- Using the basic drawing tools -- Drawing with the pen tool -- Using color to enhance artwork -- Adding type to a project -- Organizing your artwork with layers -- Gradients, blends, and patterns -- Using brushes to create an ad -- Exploring creative uses of effects and graphic styles -- Creating artwork for a T-shirt -- Placing and working with images -- Sharing projects.

Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book (2023 release) uses real-world, project-based learning to cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. For beginners and experienced users alike, you can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you. Learn to create artwork, from precise drawings to stylistic paintings. Make logos, illustrations, posters, podcast covers, flyers, and more. Explore selections, shapes, and color, progress to freeform gradients and layers. Work with dynamic symbols, artistic brushes, and creative effects. Efficiently export assets for the web, print, and more.