Adobe Illustrator Vector Brush Workshop
4h 12mIntermediate2023-02-07
Authors
Von Glitschka
Designer, Illustrator
Course details
Looking to take your design skills to the next level, but not sure what to focus on next? Unlock the secret tool of Adobe Illustrator and expand your creativity with the vector brush. In this course, instructor Von Glitschka shows you how to use vector brushes to enhance image quality, create repeating patterns, add calligraphic lettering, and customize organic linework. Explore the full range of options for each type of brush with practical design tips for different illustrations. From layering and grainy shading to detailing, artifacting, resurfacing, and beyond, Von teaches you how to customize your brushes accordingly so you can put them to use on your next creative project.
Skills covered
IllustrationIllustratorAdobeAnimation and IllustrationOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Expand vector creativity with brushes
- 02 - Tools for creating and using brushes
- 03 - Creating brush resources in Photoshop
- 04 - Using the correct black
- 05 - Drawing out your idea
1. Vector Art Brush
- 06 - Create and control art brushes
- 07 - Art brush usage example
2. Vector Scatter Brush
- 08 - Create and control scatter brushes
- 09 - Scatter brush usage example
3. Vector Pattern Brush
- 10 - Create and control pattern brushes
- 11 - Pattern brush usage example
4. Vector Calligraphic Brush
- 12 - Create and control calligraphic brushes
- 13 - Calligraphic brush usage example
5. Vector Bristle Brush
- 14 - Create and control bristle brushes
- 15 - Bristle brush usage example
6. Customizing Brushes
- 16 - Linework brushes
- 17 - Grainy shading brushes
- 18 - Layering brushes
- 19 - Surface and detail brushes
- 20 - Speckling brushes
- 21 - Watercolor brushes
Conclusion
- 22 - Next steps