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  • Art without the mess: next step

Art without the mess: next step

Let’s dive into making awesome gradients and overlays while keeping it simple and fun. You’ll also learn how to freehand on a digital canvas and bring your ideas to life!
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  • Last updated Mar 14, 2025
  • English
  • General Audiences - suitable for all ages

What you'll learn

Course Breakdown

  1. Building the Basics: Circles and Squares

    • Learn how to create perfect shapes like circles and squares using Illustrator's shape tools.
    • Understand how to align and arrange shapes to form clean, professional designs.
  2. Adding Depth with Gradients

    • Explore gradient tools to add color transitions and depth to your shapes.
    • Learn how to overlay gradients for a smooth, polished look.
  3. Creating Freeform Shapes

    • Master the pencil tool to draw freehand shapes and add a personal touch to your designs.
    • Combine freeform shapes with gradients to make your work stand out.
  4. Putting It All Together

    • Combine your skills in shapes, gradients, and freeform design to create a cohesive, eye-catching composition.
    • Learn tips for balancing simplicity and complexity in your digital artwork.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create visually stunning designs that are uniquely yours!

 
 
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Let's dive into the lesson with gradient and the pen tool!

Requirements

Course Requirements

  • Adobe Illustrator Subscription: You'll need access to Adobe Illustrator to participate in this course.
  • Completed Free Course: Make sure you've taken my free course on creating circles and squares to build the foundational skills needed for this class.

With these essentials, you're ready to dive into the next level of design!

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Hunter Mestman
@HunterGenDrop Art without the Mess
  • 17 Learners
  • 2 Courses
  • 5.0

Art without the Mess

Art without the mess: next step
$50.00
QV: 50 SV: 33

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