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Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals
Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals
Advanced Techniques
Blend Tool
Select the Blend Tool from the toolbar and apply it between objects;
The blend smoothly transitions both shape and color ;
You can enter the isolation mode to move blended objects individually on the artboard;
You can access the blend options by double-clicking the blend tool. Adjust settings like smooth color or specified steps to control the transition;
Use the "Object > Blend > Blend Options" menu for more control, like reversing the order of blending or expanding the blend into editable shapes.
Symbols
Go to Window > Symbols to open the symbols panel. Illustrator has preset symbols and symbol libraries that you can explore;
Symbols can be resized, edited, and placed into your artboard;
Editing a symbol affects all instances of that symbol. When editing, Illustrator will warn you about this;
You can enter symbol editing mode (similar to isolation mode), make changes, and exit. All copies of the symbol will update automatically;
You can create custom symbols and after creating your symbol, drag it to the symbols panel;
Choose between static (like the flower example, where all copies remain the same) or dynamic (allows you to change individual instances' colors and sizes without affecting the original symbol);
When placed on the artboard, the symbol keeps the size it was recorded/inserted with;
Designers often use symbols to store variations of logos or other reusable elements for quick access in new projects;
You can save a symbol library for future projects, making it a useful way to organize branding elements across different clients or projects;
The Symbol Sprayer Tool lets you spray symbols like paint across the artboard;
There are additional symbol tools for further customization (e.g., altering symbol size, density), though they are not commonly used;
Symbols are underutilized but can be very effective for organizing and maintaining consistency across designs. They save time by allowing you to reuse and modify elements efficiently.
Perspective Drawing
Select the Perspective Grid Tool from the toolbar to display the grid, which can be adjusted to suit different perspectives;
You can modify the height , bottom border , size of squares , and grid extension using different anchor points;
Adjusting the horizon line changes the perspective, such as creating a bottom-to-top view (for tall buildings) or a top-down view;
You can modify the orientation of the perspective using anchor points on the grid. For architectural designs or precise perspectives (e.g., front, side, or top views of a building), adjusting these settings helps achieve the desired layout;
The widget allows you to choose which part of the grid you are drawing on (left, right, or horizontal grid). For example:
The left grid is represented by the blue side ;
The right grid is represented by the orange side ;
The horizontal grid (top or bottom view) can be adjusted as needed;
Shapes drawn will automatically snap to the selected grid's perspective;
To hide the grid, click the "X" on the grid or go to View > Perspective Grid > Hide Grid ;
You can also choose from 1-point , 2-point , or 3-point perspective options for specific types of drawings;
You can save your adjusted grid as a preset for future use;
The three-point grid has three vanishing points, often used for 3D drawings like buildings, where you have two sides and a top view;
Use this tool to select and adjust objects drawn within the grid, or snap a normally drawn shape into the perspective grid;
You can also toggle to no active grid , meaning new shapes will be drawn normally (without snapping to a grid).
1. Which of the following is a use case for the Blend Tool in Adobe Illustrator?
2. What is the main purpose of saving a custom grid preset in perspective drawing?
3. What happens when you edit a symbol in Adobe Illustrator?
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