Overview
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Learn how to make custom Adobe Illustrator brushes that you can use to create compelling and unique works of art.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Welcome
- What you should know
- Using the exercise files
- What are custom brushes?
- How to use brushes in Illustrator
- Load preset brush libraries
- Calligraphic brush overview
- Create a custom calligraphic brush
- How the brush responds to variations
- Calligraphic brush and blob brush
- Scatter brush overview
- Scatter brush options
- Colorization options
- Add textures and effects
- Art brush overview
- Segment your art brush
- Make art for your art brush
- Create a more sophisticated brush
- Create a watercolor effect
- Bristle brush overview
- Incorporate shading
- Pattern brush overview
- Distribute on a path
- Add endcaps
- Tips for creating a complex pattern
- Create an overlapping pattern brush
- Use gradients
- Combine brushes
- Save your custom art brushes
- Next steps
