Adobe Illustrator – Vector Illustration from Scratch (PT-BR, Eng sub)

Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard software for creating vector illustrations, favored by professional designers and digital artists like Fabi and Carlos, founders of creative studio Marmota vs Milky. In this Domestika Basics course, the duo shares their secrets for using Illustrator from scratch and creating original illustrations, based on their experience working with major clients such as Adidas, Ben & Jerry’s, and Havaianas.

The course is divided into six courses, starting with an introduction to Fabi and Carlos and a tour of Illustrator’s interface and components to familiarize you with its concepts, terminology, and structure.

In the second course, you’ll learn how to create illustrations with basic geometrical shape tools, and how to use selection, fill, and transform techniques to enhance your designs.

The third course covers vectorization techniques, where you’ll learn how to convert hand-drawn images into logos and illustrations using functions like Offset Path and Envelope Distortion.

In the fourth course, you’ll discover different ways to add color to your designs and create a custom color palette, modifying object colors, changing gradients, opacity, and inserting effects.

The fifth course teaches you how to apply text to your illustrations using various tools to customize it and add effects, and the differences between digital and print versions of a file.

In the final course, Fabi and Carlos share their tips for streamlining your editing process and exporting your designs correctly, so you can start creating your own vector illustration projects like a pro.

Technical requirements

• Basic computer skills
• A computer with Adobe Illustrator installed (you can download the free 7-day trial version on the Adobe website);
• Pen and paper to draw and a scanner or camera phone
• A graphics tablet is recommended but not essential