Chapters & Exercises

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15

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Illustrator Classroom in a Book Cover 2018Chapter 11: Using Brushes

Chapter Objectives

  • Use four brush types: Calligraphic, Art, Bristle, and Pattern.
  • Apply brushes to paths.
  • Paint and edit paths with the Paintbrush tool.
  • Create an Art brush from a raster image.
  • Change brush color and adjust brush settings.
  • Create new brushes from Adobe Illustrator artwork.
  • Work with the Blob Brush tool and the Eraser tool.

Exercise

Objective

In this exercise you will utilize your Brush tool skills to create e a print-ready illustration that shows an aboriginal design..

Grading (5 Points Each!)

  • Did you follow the instructions to complete the exercise?
  • You applied different strokes?
  • You were creative?
  • Is the file saved properly?
  • Is the exercise submitted on time?

Instructions

  1. Download the file provided here.
  2. Open the file and save is as Ch11Ex1_(YourInitials).ai
  3. Below is an example of the design you will be creating by using the brush tools, applying color, and different stroke sizes.
    Chapter Exercise Example
  4. Use a variety of brushes and colors to outline and fill the different objects to create the aboriginal artwork that appears above. (Use your own color choices and brushes)
  5. Create a border with the brushes to complement the design.
  6. Save and submit your file into the Network Drive.