10 AMAZING Adobe Illustrator Tips You Probably Don’t Know

Here are 10 AMAZING Adobe Illustrator Tips You Probably Don’t Know:

1. Global Colors:
   • Use global colors for consistency. When you create a color swatch and double-click it, check the “Global” option. This way, changes to the color will update throughout your document.
2. Shape Builder Tool:
   • Experiment with the Shape Builder tool (Shift + M) to easily merge, combine, and delete shapes by clicking and dragging.
3. Artboard Navigation:
   • Use the Artboard tool (Shift + O) for easy navigation and organization. Double-click an artboard with the tool selected to adjust its settings.
4. Custom Guides:
   • Create custom guides by dragging from the rulers while the rulers are visible. To make guides locked and unselectable, choose “View” > “Guides” > “Lock Guides.”
5. Puppet Warp:
   • Utilize the Puppet Warp tool (Edit > Puppet Warp) to distort and transform objects with more flexibility, especially helpful for character illustrations.
6. Blob Brush for Sketching:
   • The Blob Brush tool (Shift + B) is great for sketching and creating organic shapes. Adjust the brush size dynamically using the square bracket keys [ and ].
7. Custom Workspaces:
   • Customize your workspace to suit your workflow. Remove unnecessary panels, create your own workspace, and save it via “Window” > “Workspace” > “New Workspace.”
8. Recolor Artwork:
   • Use the Recolor Artwork feature (Edit > Edit Colors > Recolor Artwork) to experiment with different color schemes and harmonies.
9. Rotate at an Angle:
   • Hold down the “Alt” key while using the Rotate tool (R) to set a rotation point away from the center, allowing for more precise rotations.
10. Create Patterns Easily:
    • Turn any shape or group of shapes into a pattern by dragging them into the Swatches panel. You can then fill shapes with your new pattern.

These tips should enhance your Adobe Illustrator workflow and help you discover new features and functionalities. Feel free to explore and incorporate them into your design process!

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