lab22 blob brush tool

The blob brush tool is used to create freehand drawings. It does not create paths but instead it lets you create images and then it allows to edit them freely. For this lab we had to come up with our image and test our skills on splitting it in half. Once we selected the blob brush tool, we changed the stroke color and fill as well. Then we started our selection. Using the eraser tool we split it in half and lastly using the selection tool, we chose one of the halves and clicked on them the changed was made this possible for letting the side edit independently.

lab20 pencil tool

While learning how to use the pencil tool we also had an introduction to the Illustrator program including the stroke color, fill color, brush preset, the graphic style within others. First you select the pencil tool, then you select your stroke color where you will find a variation of styles. After that you can start creating your image and end it by simply letting the mouse bottom go. If you are not satisfied with the results you can still modify the creation by going to the selection tool and selecting the stroke you want to edit. Then you can actually select a style on variable width profile and select an style you will notice the change.

lab21 paintbrush tool

Adding parts made of brushes can also improve the appearance of your figure. There are five main types of brushes available in Illustrator including calligraphic brushes, scatter brushes, art brushes which splits the object evenly from the path, the bristle brushes and the pattern brushes which can include up to five tiles. The brushes panel displays a variety of brushes that vary within a group of sizes or styles. To add more brushes just go to the panel menu and click on the ones you wish to add, it will automatically appear to your list. You can also specify different options for the different types of brushes chosen by double clicking on them, the bristle brush options panel will show off there you can change the length, density, opacity and thickness.