Drawing in Illustrator
Illustrator is designed to make everything perfect — perfectly smooth lines, perfectly clean shapes. That's great for logos. It's not so great when you're trying to make art that actually looks like you.
This class is about pushing back against that perfection. You'll learn how to adjust Illustrator's tools so they work with your hand instead of correcting it, and how to develop a drawing workflow that keeps your personal style intact — no scanning, no tracing, just drawing natively in vector.
What you'll learn:
What makes digital drawings look digital — and how to avoid it
How to adjust Illustrator's drawing tools to retain natural imperfection
How to set up and use pressure-sensitive brushes
How to draw natively in Illustrator, skipping the scan-and-trace workflow
How to develop a digital sketchbook for exploring your own style
Different workflows using the Pencil and Paintbrush tools
By the end you'll have a clear, repeatable approach to vector drawing that feels handmade — and a sketchbook practice to keep developing your signature style.
Bonus: Free Guide — 10 Ways to Draw in Illustrator Enrolled students get access to this illustrated guide, packed with techniques to try when you're feeling stuck or ready to experiment.
$36
Reviews
“Such an informative and fun class. Using the recipes analogy really helped me to understand the importance of using colors in differing proportions (creating a hierarchy) to create flow and interest in a design. I've previously struggled with creating color palettes in my designs but am now feeling excited to work through the lessons here and make progress!” — Jane Skirrow
“This is a perfect follow up class to color alchemy classes. Loved the analogies with cooking recipes and Kris' explanations how to make a palette work.” — Astrid Blanchard