Creating Illustrations with Illustrator
A 12-part course with Kristen Palana
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I'm an American/Portuguese multidisciplinary artist based in Malawi. After decades as a digital artist, in 2021 I reconnected with my fine art roots. Inspired by the lofty mission statements and goals used by the world’s top organizations, my mixed... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 46 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 18
- Exercises 23
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27 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 12 CQ
In this lesson from digital media expert Kristen Palana, learn why you should know how to create and edit images on your own using software like Illustrator.
with Kristen PalanaIn this lesson from digital media expert Kristen Palana, learn why you should know how to create and edit images on your own using software like Illustrator.
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5 minAdobe Suite lesson 23 CQ
In this crash course on Adobe Illustrator, get familiar with some basics, like how to set up a new file and familiarize yourself with menus in the program.
with Kristen PalanaIn this crash course on Adobe Illustrator, get familiar with some basics, like how to set up a new file and familiarize yourself with menus in the program.
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5 minFREEAdobe Suite lesson 3Free3 CQ
In this lesson, digital media expert Kristen Palana goes over how to search for photos with a Creative Commons license on Flickr for use with Adobe Illustrator.
with Kristen PalanaIn this lesson, digital media expert Kristen Palana goes over how to search for photos with a Creative Commons license on Flickr for use with Adobe Illustrator.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 42 CQ
Follow along with digital expert Kristen Palana as she demonstrates the process for adding a photo in an Adobe Illustrator project for your own illustration.
with Kristen PalanaFollow along with digital expert Kristen Palana as she demonstrates the process for adding a photo in an Adobe Illustrator project for your own illustration.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 52 CQ
Discover how to adjust your Adobe Illustrator brush settings so that what you intend to draw appears on-screen. Learn how to adjust size, stroke, and more.
with Kristen PalanaDiscover how to adjust your Adobe Illustrator brush settings so that what you intend to draw appears on-screen. Learn how to adjust size, stroke, and more.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 62 CQ
In this lesson from digital media guru Kristen Palana, get expert tips for drawing in Adobe Illustrator, regardless of the tools you use or your skill level.
with Kristen PalanaIn this lesson from digital media guru Kristen Palana, get expert tips for drawing in Adobe Illustrator, regardless of the tools you use or your skill level.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 72 CQ
Learn about the various file types that are compatible with Adobe Illustrator, and get a few helpful tips for saving your digital work safely.
with Kristen PalanaLearn about the various file types that are compatible with Adobe Illustrator, and get a few helpful tips for saving your digital work safely.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 82 CQ
Learn how to set up layers in Adobe Illustrator to color freely, and discover how to adjust your brushes to create either big strokes or small details.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to set up layers in Adobe Illustrator to color freely, and discover how to adjust your brushes to create either big strokes or small details.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 92 CQ
Learn the difference between the Blob Brush and the Paint Bucket tools in Adobe Illustrator, then discover how you can use them to add color to your work.
with Kristen PalanaLearn the difference between the Blob Brush and the Paint Bucket tools in Adobe Illustrator, then discover how you can use them to add color to your work.
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4 minAdobe Suite lesson 103 CQ
Discover how to save an Illustrator project as an EPS file and open it in Photoshop, add color to it in Photoshop, and save it for later use in Illustrator.
with Kristen PalanaDiscover how to save an Illustrator project as an EPS file and open it in Photoshop, add color to it in Photoshop, and save it for later use in Illustrator.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 112 CQ
Discover how to save your Adobe Illustrator file as a GIF that can be posted on the web. Plus, learn a few other options for saving your file.
with Kristen PalanaDiscover how to save your Adobe Illustrator file as a GIF that can be posted on the web. Plus, learn a few other options for saving your file.
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2 minAdobe Suite lesson 122 CQ
This brief lesson covers how to save your EPS file as a GIF using Photoshop. It also takes a look at the options for saving as a smaller file size.
with Kristen PalanaThis brief lesson covers how to save your EPS file as a GIF using Photoshop. It also takes a look at the options for saving as a smaller file size.
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1274 min12-part Adobe Suite course44 CQ
Multimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
with Kristen PalanaMultimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
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1354 min13-part Web Development course35 CQ
From touring the WordPress dashboard and creating your first post, to configuring settings and permissions, learn how to get started with WordPress in this course designed for beginners.
with Kristen PalanaFrom touring the WordPress dashboard and creating your first post, to configuring settings and permissions, learn how to get started with WordPress in this course designed for beginners.
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1069 min10-part Color Theory course39 CQ
Learn how to use color theory to your advantage with the tips presented in this course. Review the effects of the major colors and learn how to use them strategically in design and daily life.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to use color theory to your advantage with the tips presented in this course. Review the effects of the major colors and learn how to use them strategically in design and daily life.
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728 min7-part Video Editing course18 CQ
Are you interested in revamping your business brand and gaining more publicity? Creating a promotional video in iMovie is easy with guidance from experienced digital media Professor Kristen Palana.
with Kristen PalanaAre you interested in revamping your business brand and gaining more publicity? Creating a promotional video in iMovie is easy with guidance from experienced digital media Professor Kristen Palana.
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732 min7-part Creativity course20 CQ
Feel like your creativity has run dry? In this course, discover how to boost your creativity using several different techniques, like creative visualization, reverse psychology, and more!
with Kristen PalanaFeel like your creativity has run dry? In this course, discover how to boost your creativity using several different techniques, like creative visualization, reverse psychology, and more!
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1680 min16-part Adobe Suite course50 CQ
Does it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
with Yes I'm a DesignerDoes it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
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36293 min36-part Adobe Suite course162 CQ
Make the most of your Adobe Photoshop software with this course from Bitesize Business School. Learn how to create stunning campaign graphics, custom colors, artistic photos, and animated GIFs.
Make the most of your Adobe Photoshop software with this course from Bitesize Business School. Learn how to create stunning campaign graphics, custom colors, artistic photos, and animated GIFs.
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10141 min10-part Adobe Suite course77 CQ
Adobe Creative Suite trainer Michael Gatewood covers the nuts and bolts of Illustrator for beginning and intermediate digital illustrators and designers, culminating in a final logo design project!
with Michael GatewoodAdobe Creative Suite trainer Michael Gatewood covers the nuts and bolts of Illustrator for beginning and intermediate digital illustrators and designers, culminating in a final logo design project!
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
What's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
with Benjamin HalsallWhat's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
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696 min6-part Adobe Suite course51 CQ
Creating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
with Benjamin HalsallCreating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.