How to Use Outline Stroke in Illustrator

Overview

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Discover the power of outline stroke in Illustrator through this comprehensive 24-minute video tutorial. Learn to create decorative borders, mask design elements, and craft shadows using this versatile tool. Follow along as the instructor guides you through setting up a document, adding and expanding text, creating colorful lines with masking techniques, and utilizing compound paths for text stylization. Master the art of creating and applying pattern brushes, including more complex variations, and explore the creation and usage of scatter brushes. Enhance your designs with subtle highlights and shading techniques, and learn to craft appealing backgrounds. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the skills to create stunning winter holiday text effects and elevate your Illustrator projects.

Syllabus

- Set Up a New Document
- Add Text
- Expand the Stroke & Text
- Create Colorful Lines and Mask Them
- Use Compound Paths to Stylize the Text
- Create & Save a Pattern Brush
- Apply & Mask a Pattern Brush
- Create & Save a More Complex Pattern Brush
- Apply & Edit a Pattern Brush
- Create & Save a Scatter Brush
- Apply & Edit a Scatter Brush
- Add Subtle Highlights to the Text
- Create the Background
- Add Shading to the Text