Learning vector illustration with Adobe Illustrator: through augmented reality, videos, projects and more

"When you begin using vector illustration software it can be confusing and frustrating to even work out how to make a mark on the page - but this new hybrid approach to learning integrates augmented reality, tutorial videos and step-by-step projects to help you becoming confident in no time. Starting with first principles, this book introduces you to all the important tools and processes - from the basics of Bezier curves to applying meshes - so you can quickly and efficiently create your own designs. As you learn each skill there are projects for you to try out, and by the end of the book you'll build up to a major design project to put all your new abilities into practice"--

Intro -- LEARNING VECTOR ILLUSTRATION WITH ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR . . . THROUGH VIDEOS, PROJECTS, AND MORE -- LEARNING VECTOR ILLUSTRATION WITH ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR . . . THROUGH VIDEOS, PROJECTS, AND MORE -- Contents -- Introduction -- List of artists -- Chapter 1 Interface and the basics -- Overview -- Interface -- Tool bar -- Saving work -- Printing your document -- Featured Artist Yevheniia Lisova -- Chapter 2 Making marks -- Overview -- Simple mark making -- Commanding vectors -- Nesting strokes -- Brushes -- Still more line tools -- Exercise: Stick figure party -- Exercise: Wild, Wild Life -- Featured Artist Deni Dessastra -- Chapter 3 Taking shape -- Ellipses, Rectangles, Polygons. . . oh my! -- Compound shapes -- Tools that alter shapes -- Special effects -- Objects as symbols -- Freehand forms -- Exercise: Emoji symbols -- Exercise: Logo design -- Featured Artist Victor Escandell -- Chapter 4 Color: Beyond the default swatches -- Color Modes -- Other items in the Swatch Library -- Making a swatch, a group, and a theme -- Gradient and Gradient Mesh -- Exercise: Label ASSIGNMENT 1 -- Featured Artist Lucas Suancha -- Chapter 5 Sketches alive! Bringing your traditional skills into Il…