Chapter 1: Introducing Illustrator CS and Its Interface

Understand Illustrator s Role in  the  World  of Digital Graphics

Adobe Illustrator is an almost supernatural program for generating print and digital artwork. Illustrator s drawing tools provide micro-control over drawings. Its gigantic set of graphical effects, combined with its almost limitless control over sizing, scaling, perspective, and fills, allows Illustrator to give expression to any artistic inspiration. There s no other design software that provides such powerful control over lines and curves, fills, and color effects.

Illustrator s unique set of graphical tools are based on vectors ”mathematically based curves. Vectors give Illustrator its muscle, versatility, and subtlety, but many artists find vectors unintuitive and even frustrating.

No fear. This book will demystify and break down the art of vector art. Step by step you ll learn to orchestrate curves and fills to generate unique artwork.