This is the index to the Adobe Illustrator Guide.
Learning Illustrator takes more than a single guide part. Below is a list of Illustrator guides. It is a beginners guide, so little prior knowledge is required. Do note that this guide is being made through Illustrator CS4, so if you are running a different version, there may be alternate locations for some features. The basic concepts, however, remain the same.
- Part 1: Initial Thoughts on Illustrator (Raster vs Vector)
- Part 2: Stroke, Fill, and an Intro to the Pen Tool
- Part 3: Mastering the Pen Tool and Layers
- Part 4: Text and Gradients
- Part 5: Rulers, Outlines, and Groups
- Part 6: Transparency and the Clipping Mask
- Part 7: Effects and Calligraphy
- Part 8: Final Thoughts on Illustrator