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Illustrator: Creating Custom Brushes

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to make custom Adobe Illustrator brushes that you can use to create compelling and unique works of art.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What you should know
  • Using the exercise files
1. Brush Types Overview
  • What are custom brushes?
  • How to use brushes in Illustrator
  • Load preset brush libraries
2. Calligraphic Brush
  • Calligraphic brush overview
  • Create a custom calligraphic brush
  • How the brush responds to variations
  • Calligraphic brush and blob brush
3. Scatter Brush
  • Scatter brush overview
  • Scatter brush options
  • Colorization options
  • Add textures and effects
4. Art Brush
  • Art brush overview
  • Segment your art brush
  • Make art for your art brush
  • Create a more sophisticated brush
  • Create a watercolor effect
5. Bristle Brush
  • Bristle brush overview
  • Incorporate shading
6. Pattern Brush
  • Pattern brush overview
  • Distribute on a path
  • Add endcaps
  • Tips for creating a complex pattern
  • Create an overlapping pattern brush
7. Customization and Beyond
  • Use gradients
  • Combine brushes
  • Save your custom art brushes
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Emily Kay

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