Discover how to be the best Adobe Illustrator user you know. This comprehensive, project-based course is the second in a series of three courses by industry pro Deke McClelland. In this course, Deke doesn't just talk about how to leverage different Illustrator features—he ties each concept to a clearly-defined task, ensuring that you close out each section of the course with a practical understanding of the concepts. Discover how to convert scanned line art to scalable, vector-based path outlines using the automated Image Trace feature. Plus, learn how to make a logo using the transformation tools, create an emoji with the Gradient tool, and turn a simple circle into an intricate origami flower using the dynamic effects in Illustrator.

• Introduction
• 16. Tracing a Pixel-Based Image
• 17. Pathfinder Operations
• 18. Layers and Stacking Order
• 19. The Appearance Panel
• 20. Scaling and Rotating
• 21. Align and Distribute
• 22. Gradients and the Gradient Tool
• 23. Object Blends and Clipping Masks
• 24. Live Paint and Interwoven Objects
• 25. Placing Photographs
• 26. The Color Guide Panel
• 27. Recoloring Your Artwork
• 28. Dynamic Effects
• 29. Saving Effects as Graphic Styles
• 30. Printing Your Document
• Conclusion