"Draw Me!" #1: Just The Basics
An easy guided online class on learning how to draw digitally in Adobe Illustrator.
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Ready to make cute digital illustrations directly in Adobe Illustrator?!
As complex as this design software can be, having the proper foundation is all you need to take your visuals to the next level. With this hands on, easy to follow tutorial for beginners, you will learn how to create cute character illustrations with confidence.
Course Objective: To learn how to navigate Adobe Illustrator's dynamic interface to in order to create high quality digital art.
Course Focus: This course provides a foundational teaching for first time users of Adobe Illustrator
Here's a look at the digital art you'll be making...
Preparation & Prerequisites:
This is an introductory course designed for first time users of Adobe Illustrator.
This online course is taught on a MAC using the Adobe Illustrator CC 2018 and 2019. Having a MAC is not required.
Adobe Illustrator is a registered trademark of Adobe, Inc. This class, the instructor(s) presenting the material, nor DNT Dynamite Design, LLC are not in any way affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by Adobe, Inc.
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Who Should Take This Course?
This course is for you if you have no idea how to navigate Adobe Illustrator's platform nor how to use it to create simple drawings. This course serves as the foundational teaching which the other courses in this series builds upon.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewPart 1: Navigating Your Workspace (13:48)
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StartPart 2: Creating Cool Graphics with Basic Shapes and Colors (9:43)
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StartPart 3: Creating Lines, Custom Shapes and Adding Text (9:09)
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StartPart 4: Intro to Clipping Masks + Design Practice (20:32)
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StartPart 3: Tips for Enhancing Your Graphics + How To Save Your Work (9:57)
Your Instructor
Daveia Odoi is a professional illustrator, graphic designer and branding consultant with 12+ years of experience in tailoring great design for greater returns.
She’s the owner of DNT Dynamite Design, LLC; a full service branding & illustration studio based in Franklin Park, NJ.
Daveia's also the creator of TheDynaSmiles.com which is her original collection of happy art sold on tangible products in the US, UK & Ghana (West Africa) and has been highlighted by Essence, BET and Black Enterprise.
When not creating, Daveia shares her knowledge by teaching design and brand building strategies to creatives as well as speaks publicly on the importance of visual presentation in branding and marketing at various business training events.