Table of Contents

Where are the Lesson Files
Getting Started
What's New in Adobe Illustrator CC (2015 release)
A Quick Tour of Adobe Illustrator CC (2015 release)
1. Getting to Know the Work Area
2. Techniques for Selecting Artwork
3. Using Shapes to Create Artwork for a Postcard
4. Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths
5. Transforming Artwork
6. Creating an Illustration with the Drawing Tools
7. Using Color to Enhance Signage
8. Adding Type to a Poster
9. Organizing Your Artwork with Layers
10. Gradients, Blends, and Patterns
11. Using Brushes to Create a Poster
12. Exploring Creative Uses of Effects and Graphic Styles
13. Creating Artwork for a T-Shirt
14. Using Illustrator CC with Other Adobe Applications
15. Preparing Content for the Web
Index

About the Author

Brian Wood is a web developer, the author of 9 books, and the author of numerous training titles covering Muse, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, and more. In addition to training many clients, including Nordstrom, REI, Boeing, Starbucks, Nintendo, and many others, Brian speaks regularly at national conferences, such as Adobe MAX, HOW Design, and HOW Interactive, as well as events hosted by AIGA and other industry organizations. He has also written articles for SmashingMagazine.com, Peachpit.com, CreativePro.com, Adobe Inspire magazine, and more. Brian has a YouTube channel at youtube.com/askbrianwood.com and a corporate training site at brianwoodtraining.com.